hey all,
I'm Pat and I'm in Kingman, Az.
I didn't notice a "welcome" thread or board, so I figured I'd post here. I've been looking into a car to build/restore and I have to say, this group has definitely pushed me towards a definite Shelby.
I've been perusing the forums for about a month now, and I signed up to see the pictures and such a couple days ago. Then I realized there was this "like" option and I started to use it, maybe even too much.
I thought I better post a "hi" before people start to wonder
anyways... I'm still a couple years out, give or take. Gotta get the house built, and all that, then I can get going on the Shelby. I just always like to plan ahead and figure things out. That way, when the time comes, I just order the stuff required, and the build goes smoothly (ish).
right now, I'm leaning towards a Factory Five car.
main things going for it are
1) the chassis
2) I get to build it all myself
3) the forums look like a good bunch over there, and over here there isn't a "it isn't a CSX__" type of serious stigma.
4) price, I'll be honest here.
I love the original cars. I'd love to own one. But even the new CSX cars, I wouldn't drive them the way I plan to drive the FFR car. I'm serious in that if combined with racing and driving I don't do about 5-7000 miles a year, I'll be shocked.
and in that... here's what I'm leaning towards:
289 FIA mk4 (I love they finally came out with a "smallmouth")
or
Type 65 Coupe
I love the coupe. And I've been around the block, and I still,
still have never seen one in person. I've been "out of the world" the past decade though, and didn't get to get out and go to shows much. But yeah, ever since I first learned about them in a video game and my Uncle going bonkers, I love them.
I'm just worried about the "practicality" (if there can even be such a thing in a Shelby) of a Coupe in Arizona. The roadster would be no issue. At least there's wind lol and the soft top for the rain.
either that or "only live once" and I go FE blocked Mk4 with 5-link... yep. That ups the "budget."
on that note, I don't really have one. Yeah, I'd love to get driving ASAP. But I enjoy building too, and it's been a LONG TIME since I got to, and finally, it's my own I'm building. I basically have an easy $500/month that can go to the car, I'm really fortunate in that regard.
basically I kind of want to do the "donor" Mk4 car build, and as a challenge for myself, set the budget at $18,000 total, just because... or go full out with a solid roller 289FIA or Coupe.. or even a FE SC.
hence, why I'm "lurking." I've got plenty of time to peruse... unfortunately.
but yeah, long-winded "hi!"
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new guy saying hello!
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