Body Swap Difficulty

[Trubble]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Buy a completed car. Start driving it and enjoy it.

Tony said it! I bought a well sorted out EM - built by the factory on a special order from the original buyer. Don't regret it at all. For sure, I'm still working on some minor tweaks (oil thermostat, oval Cobra air filter, etc.) but the car has been drivable and handles great as she sits.

If I ever go looking again (Coupe maybe?) I'll take the same path.

Shop around. Be patient, and get an inspection by an experienced Cobraphile if possible.

Best regards,
Bill

[FredG]

If I were to attempt this project, which I wouldn't, the first thing I would try to obtain would be a dimensioned multi-view CAD drawing of the parts involved. Those would give you an idea of what you are in for. I hope you have experience/access with/to a torch, welder, plasma cutter, industrial bending brake, full size lift and a body dolly.

Here is a link to a site that shows the profiles of all the major brands. Check it out.

Compare car profiles

Fred

[patrickt]

You know, I bet a plasma cutter would work great on a fiberglass car.