brand new guy

[bobbyspeed440]

Ok well I have a few questions I'm totaly new to kit cars and building one from ground up I'm looking at the A&C kit do to the price and gel coat so my questions are how well is the gel coat is it anything like on a boat if so it will last along time and is. strong as can be also is it best to do in the two stage build or get it all at 1 time

[jbcobra67]

Check with Roscoe he has had his with just the gel coat for several years. It is very simular to a boat. I painted stripes on mine and buffed the rest and it truned out very nice, some think it has been painted. I plan to paint it later.
As far as stages, I got the rolling chasis first, then motor and trans, then the body and interior. Reason for me was budget. Worked out fine for me.

I'm very happy with my choice.
Joey

[daverascal]

Picked up car today. Wow the gel coat looks great. I had a ton of parts and will start the build this weekend. Ordered the engine this past week 2 to 3 months should be done just in time. I plan to have the rolling chassis ready by then. Didn't go with the 427 too many isues. Did go with a 408 should be real close to the same horse power, but much more reliable.
Thanks,
Dave