[jeffko]

Rich,
1. I have a few things going my way that I am planning on making a difference such as:
2. I have a good friend that owns a body shop. $1500 with me helping. It is nothing to spray the car compared to prep.
3. I have a neighbor/friend that is a very successful bracket racer. Although he drives a Chevelle, he has had several 302 Mustangs and is well connected with parts and machine shops.
4. I figure the FFR carbureted kit to be $14,100 with cutouts, heater, chromed roll bar and quick jacks, vintage gauges.
5. Front and rear suspension/brakes is about $2,500 including steering, 3-link and upgraded control arms.
6. Engine, trans, shifter, bell housing, clutch & driveshaft is at about $5,800.
7. I can get some cobra ‘R’ rims for less than $500 and some speed rated goodyears on the rims and balanced for $700.
All the numbers are budget plus 10% the exception of FFR and the body shop. I also work for a sheet metal contractor to help along special parts, extra aluminum panels, etc… Add to all of this some exceptional advice such as do’s and don’ts and I should be close. I can probably get away with some “well honey this is my first build” and top out at $27k. Wish me luck.
Jeff

By the way. I have read most all of FFR’s build manual and would now like to see one up close. I am a little concerned about being a touch over 6’ and 230lbs. Maybe a Windy City Meeting or someone’s house? Please…..