I want to build a cobra... Where to start?

[badrich]

When I started thinking seriously about getting a Cobra, about a decade ago, I joined the local Shelby club NorCal SAAC, and Club Cobra, to see just what was available. Cobra Country is definitely a must, as well as purchasing their manual comparing most of the popular machines. After seeing a number of cars and learning what the differences were, I decided on a replica, a manufacturer that built Cobras *close* to the originals. That narrowed the field considerably. If you don't need all that originality, there are a lot of cars to choose from, and you can save yourself some real money. Unless you have lots of money to spend, I'd recommend a small block (Windsor) powered used Cobra that looks and feels good to you. You can get a lot of good advice on this forum. Best of luck! Rich

[Dimis]

Sorry for the interruption folks....

Originally Posted by badrich

Unless you have lots of money to spend, I'd recommend a small block (Windsor) powered used Cobra that looks and feels good to you. You can get a lot of good advice on this forum. Best of luck! Rich

For a guy with a bad@ss Shelby aluminum 427, that i dare say most aspire to, one wonders why our friend BADRICH recommends a SB Windsor...

Experience perhaps?

I'm yet to settle on an engine... and its comments like these that have me scratching my head & second guessing myself.
I believe the heart wants an FE Aluminum 427
...but alas, this is not about me...

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