[07cob]

JD

It might not be THE Ultimate Cobra for less than $50K but if that's your budget, it could be YOUR Ultimate Cobra.

So it begs the question, what would have to be done to build a budget Cobra? Some suggestions:

* Coloured gel coat finish. Painting is a considerable part of the build cost and while filling seams may need some attention, it could be a huge cost saving overall. Paint later as required (if at all).
* Wheels. Standard size and offset rims (with adapters as required) can save quite a few beans. Will help with tyres as well.
* Wiring. Completing your own (body) wiring from scratch is not only cost effective but also very rewarding. Of course, wiring the ECU is more of a speciality area.
* Trimming. If you are happy with a basic trim, it is not too hard to tackle this yourself. Of course, if you are handy in this area, you could go beyond basic for not much more cost.
* Out of the box engine and gearbox package. Avoid the updrages and modifications ... until later.

Just some thoughts.

Geof