[Tonus72]

People ask me why I don't buy a Cobra.

My answer is that I do not want to OWN one, I want to BUILD one. I have never even sat in one, let alone driven/travelled in one...

I have no particular skills, although I can weld (?).

But geez, who would do anything if you could not do something for the first time!! I do not know anyone who was 'born' a mechanic.

To me it is about the journey, not the destination. Being patient and systematic.

Some of the builds I have seen online inspire me to push my ideas about an eye for detail and perfection. Of course time, money and skill are the practical limitations - but are not enough to put me off pursuing my dream.

Tavas - what is your dream? Is it driving the car, or building the car? The answer to this question should help you with your decision to build, re-build or buy...

I would not dream of a scratch build. I keep researching the kit manufacturers to see who can provide a product that I could complete. But, like many others who build cars, finishing the build would be bitter-sweet. The journey would in some ways be over...

In the meantime, on the weekend I scratched out a driveway at the side of the house, which will soon lead to a new garage in the backyard. Which will one day house a Cobra kit... and a beer fridge. One day...


That must be 50 cents worth!

Good luck with your journey Tavas

Tony


PS If online forums are no good for asking questions, they are not good for much! There are no stupid questions