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B&B Kit
Does B&B make a good kit?
Found a car with a 351 Cleveland, low miles. 5 spd top loader. 3,500 miles on the car, was build 4 or 5 years ago. Not sure on the mileage of the motor. Blue w/ white stripes. Correct gauges and parts. Looks nice, going to look at it on Sunday. Thoughts? Fair price? Matt |
Speak with Bryan Anderson
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there are 2 things that would make or break the deal....
1: who built it ??? was it built by B&B or was it built by a qualified shop or thrown together in someones garage.... 2: the 351 Cleveland.... i'm just not a big fan of the Clevelands...some swear by them... if it had a Windsor or a FE...that would make the deal a little sweeter... |
I'm very pleased with my B&B. rustyBob has brought up the biggest questions that should be considered. B&B's are featured in Cobra Countrys 10 questions to ask before buying a Cobra.
Roger |
The kits are first rate. It really depends on how it was built.
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No such thing as a 5 speed top loader. Probably a t5 transmission. Jim
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All the points above are critical. How and who built it.
I really like mine..Mine was built by Bryan and Barry back in 1994. Back when B&B was La Exotics. If it was built a few years back it should have the upgraded suspension with coilovers and tubular control A-arms. The B&B cobras have a very sturdy frame too. I've spoken with Bryan numerous times. I've had a great experience with Bryan. He was always willing to answer any questions and give suggestions. He has been making these cobras for a long time. Phone number to B&B: 1-417-472-3547 |
Send a PM to Clois Harlan on this forum. He has a B&B, he can talk about them with you. He's had his for a while, lotsa miles on it.
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Barry is no longer part of the B&B franchise. Things have changed there. I would talk to Clois before I ordered the first bolt. PM me and I will make the introduction if you need me to.
Does this car have a gray interior? I built a B&B with a T5 and a Cleveland that was blue and white. It sort of fits the time frame you are talking about. |
"Thrown together in someone's garage?"
Did you really mean to insult all of us who would build their own dream? |
I built mine in my garage....
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I'm sure that's not what he meant. I will admit to building a few cars in my garage too. I have also seen cars built using PVC pipe in places it shouldn't be and tape holding things together that it was never intended to hold. Having said that, I will bet that many of us have assembled cars with much more care and attention to detail than a worker earning far less than American wages in an south African factory. They both have their merits. They both will have their flaws. Welcome to the custom car hobby!
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