Hey, Steve, I first purchased my Cobra when it was a "completed" car. It ran great for about 3 months. Since then I have replaced the engine, transmission, drive shaft and U-joints and a short list of other stuff. If I wasn't so fussy I could've gotten by with less, but then I wouldn't have had all this fun! Keep on persevering, it will be worth it. But don't worry, you won't ever be "through" workin' on it! I hope mine is back on the road for New Years!
Rich