Questions on buiding a 427 Street Cobra replica

[mickmate]

Hi Dan, there are a few of us guys here that are really passionate about the street cars. There are street versions of at least an FFR and ERA we've seen regularly on here. Larry LMH and Frank 428street are both good resources. Any of the issues you have observed can be corrected or have the parts customised or replaced. Having said that decide based on what you want mechanically, assembly wise, support etc and go from there. Ask specific questions on the build when you're into it and we'll steer you in the right direction. As an example I had an FFR body here that the trunk can move up and down a foot and a half. The panels that support the back of the body can easily be trimmed down to unperk it. Dash issues can be corrected with a replacement or a blank that you lay out yourself. Readily available parts for much of it. Go for it!

[1985 CCX]

Dan

Talk to folks who own those cars from ERA, FFR and UM. If you are like me trying to replicate the car as they were in the 60's none of the choices are separated by price at the end of the day. FFR is easier to get started however a choice IRS FFR will cost as much as an ERA if all the correct details are added later as that is where the cost is.

No slight here: (as this statement can be used with any other car)
A base full donar FFR will cost less than and ERA, SPF or UM for sure.
A FFR with IRS, pin drive, Smiths, 427SO, correct seats, OEM roll bar, oil cooler, cockpit vents, Wilton carpets, Lucas Lighting and other details will still cost a pile of dough.

There are no deals in this hobby. Specialty parts and authentic parts cost $$$$$.

If you pick a car from ERA, FFR, UM, KMS, SAI, SPF or a couple others you will be all set. Just remember it is the details that cost the $$$ some companies charge more out of the gate but they usually offer more of those costly details up front than do others.

[PaulProe]

Dan,
Are you looking for the "build experience" or owning a street car? The original Hurricane street car can be purchased. Let me know and I can put you in touch with the owner

It is red with a big block FE. As I recall, it also has a TKO 5speed and an IRS.

Paul
HM-Cobra.org

[DanEC]

Paul - I'm looking for the build experience. Maybe not 3 or 4 years of it (I'm 58 years old). I get bored with finished or new cars. I need something to work on and tinker with when I retire later this year.

1985 CCX - I understand this is an expensive endevor from the get go, but price always is a factor (unless your part of the Walmart clan or something). I suspect buying the kit car that is closest to what I'm looking for is the bargin in the long run if on a lesser expensive kit I would have to throw away and replace half the parts to get the period appearance,features and solid driving car I want.

Thanks

Dan