Cheapest Cobra 289/427 Kit

[Mikey_P]

redmt, which kit uses a re-bodied mustang?

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by Mikey_P

redmt, which kit uses a re-bodied mustang?

I could easily see how someone might refer to a donor built F5R as a "re-bodied Mustang", considering how much of the Mustang goes into the build!

IMHO, it CAN BE an economical route to getting a roadster replica, but is it a "false economy"? Depends on MANY factors, not the least of which is the condition of the donor Mustang.

Cheers from Dugly

[redmt]

Originally Posted by YerDugliness

I could easily see how someone might refer to a donor built F5R as a "re-bodied Mustang", considering how much of the Mustang goes into the build!

IMHO, it CAN BE an economical route to getting a roadster replica, but is it a "false economy"? Depends on MANY factors, not the least of which is the condition of the donor Mustang.

Cheers from Dugly

When I was shopping around ,I talked to quite a few salesmen. One of the sales guys I was talking to told me how all I needed was their base kit and an old mustang to have everything I needed. My comment to him was that I would end up with a "re-bodied mustang" . He agreed.

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by redmt

When I was shopping around ,I talked to quite a few salesmen. One of the sales guys I was talking to told me how all I needed was their base kit and an old mustang to have everything I needed. My comment to him was that I would end up with a "re-bodied mustang" . He agreed.

You are not the first I've heard refer to the F5R donor build as a "rebodied Mustang".....most were phrased in much less complimentary language !

I will build with all new parts when I do my own build....once I am done with the build, I want to drive the car, not repair worn out parts.

I must admit F5R does offer upgraded tubular A-arms, that sort of stuff. They might include all that stuff in their non-donor build, I don't know.

As I mentioned, many of the Mustangs I was considering for the donor build had great engines.....quite a few stroked 5.0's in 331 and 347 sizes, even a few with centrifugal superchargers. I suspect that I might well be able to buy one of the old Mustangs, swap my suspected "box stock" 5.0 HO into the Mustang for the built 5.0, and then sell the Mustang for only slightly less than I bought it for. That is attractive, but not the donor build process. I can't imagine the time that would be necessary just to remove the wiring harness!

Cheers from Dugly

[jmimac351]

I've found that people who turn their own wrenches and actually know how to build and work on these cars don't talk about "re-bodied mustangs" in the derogatory tone as done here. They understand that a spindle is a piece of iron that you can swap a fresh hub into. They understand that rear ends can be rebuilt to good as new, etc. People that don't understand how cars work rationalize to themselves why what they have or chose is better. They probably can't tell you why theirs is better, just that it's different and must be better than your "mustang parts".

I agree with Mark Reid - it's just ignorance. It certainly doesn't do much for helping the OP find their way through the maze and it's not very productive.

[redmt]

Originally Posted by jmimac351

I've found that people who turn their own wrenches and actually know how to build and work on these cars don't talk about "re-bodied mustangs" in the derogatory tone as done here. They understand that a spindle is a piece of iron that you can swap a fresh hub into. They understand that rear ends can be rebuilt to good as new, etc. People that don't understand how cars work rationalize to themselves why what they have or chose is better. They probably can't tell you why theirs is better, just that it's different and must be better than your "mustang parts".

I agree with Mark Reid - it's just ignorance. It certainly doesn't do much for helping the OP find their way through the maze and it's not very productive.

That wasn't derogatory!! At least it wasn't meant to be derogatory. The sales guy at a company I never mentioned agreed that it was basically a 5.0 mustang with a different body and frame. That's it . No insults intended. Ignorant? Wow,,,,,,,,,somebody is on defense big time.

[jmimac351]

That's not defense, that's offense. I'm glad we cleared this up.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by redmt

When I was shopping around ,I talked to quite a few salesmen. One of the sales guys I was talking to told me how all I needed was their base kit and an old mustang to have everything I needed. My comment to him was that I would end up with a "re-bodied mustang" . He agreed.

So you let a salesman guide you, then choose to accept his ignorant attitude, sheesh, what a maroon.


Bill S.

PS: Deals are out there, last year I bought a poorly built, but well painted FFR for $14,000.....Spent a few weeks going through the bad parts, then sold it to a used car dealer in southern,NJ who then kept it for his summer toy.......Yes, I made profit

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

So you let a salesman guide you, then choose to accept his ignorant attitude, sheesh, what a maroon.

No Bill, what Bugs said was "what an Ultra Maroon"!!!!!

One of my FAVORITE Looney Tunes......

[mdross1]

Differences of opinion always wind up in conversation and when it comes to these cars a lot of the kits are sold with mention of using donor mustangs to get them on the road the least expensive way possible.
Bought my kit in 93 for 10k minus drivetrain,finished number was in the 45k area,except for the top, tonneau and upholstery did everything myself.Even using mustang underpinnings doubt very much if car could be done cheap especially having to pay someone to build it.
Whatever path you choose good luck and above all have fun.The first time you fire up your own car the effort will be worth all the frustration and time spent.