Cobra Kit Question

[JimC]

Thank you all,

I really appreciate the feedback and information. I wish I had better pics and fully intended to take some when I went out to look at it last week and I'm kicking myself for not doing so. I may go out there this Monday an take some pics, any particular portions or spots of interest, please let me know. It is sitting at a shipping yard and crammed between several cars making it difficult to get under the car to get a better look at any potential frame damage. When I spoke to the owner he stated, as it states in the eBay ad that it had a 427 and the pics of the engine bay where a little fuzzy. I had my fingers crossed that it may have a cross bolt block in it and I would have snapped it up, but I soon was dissapointed when the guy lifted the hood and I clearly saw the small block sitting there, probably a 302 or 351W or it may be some stroked version of either. I lost all interest at that point because of his asking $$.

After a little thought, I made him a low offer and we are now close but I don't want to get buried in it, especially if it's not a desirable kit or its difficult to get parts for. Considering it has an auto, small block and headers for the same not to mention a salvage title and the body damage, I can see things adding up if I want to turn it into a true 427 cobra w/4spd. I have the drive-train but would need to buy some of the other components for conversion.

Is there any consensus on the kit? I see that Contemporary and Shamrock have been suggested, is there anything I can look at or take a pic of to confirm either?

Lastly, is it real difficult to find a project roller CSX continuation cobra that actually was built by Carroll? I would be willing to step up in $$ to get a piece of the real deal but couldn't step up to the early original cars. Any suggestions with regards to this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim