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Old Phart 02-04-2008 03:20 PM
How Many Hours Labor
 
to finish a Classic Roadster Cobra. From start to finish with all the correct parts. I need an estimate on how long (in hours of your labor) it took you to finish you Cobra build.

Thanks! :3DSMILE:

Bill Bess 02-05-2008 06:18 AM
I figure 400 to 500 hours to build my Hurricane, included many personal modifications for fun. This didn't include body and paint work..I just had it done.

Bill

Old Phart 02-05-2008 08:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Bess (Post 811922)
I figure 400 to 500 hours to build my Hurricane, included many personal modifications for fun. This didn't include body and paint work..I just had it done.

Bill
Thank you, Bill.

wtm442 02-05-2008 08:34 AM
Figure out your estimate, and then double it.:MECOOL:

capteddie 02-05-2008 08:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Phart (Post 811729)
to finish a Classic Roadster Cobra. From start to finish with all the correct parts. I need an estimate on how long (in hours of your labor) it took you to finish you Cobra build.

Thanks! :3DSMILE:
Wish I could help you out. I'm just starting a build of a CRII. I have a spreadsheet worked out with material costs, but nothing on the man hours. Considering I've never done anything like this, I would think my time will be at the higher end of any estimate.

Good Luck!

Ed

2KWIK4U 02-05-2008 11:20 AM
1157 hrs. That includes all paint and body, I'm kinda slow, plus polishing of all aluminum parts, fabricating billet line clamps, etc.

Brad W.

1985 CCX 02-05-2008 11:31 AM
Bill,

Planning a build?

Jeff

Old Phart 02-05-2008 01:38 PM
I suppose you could say it was a "Labor of Love". I'm not building a kit, just wondered how many hours some folks worked.

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wtm442 02-05-2008 03:09 PM
I spent at least 15 seconds filling out the check for my SPF once it was delivered to my driveway. :JEKYLHYDE:JEKYLHYDE

Easiest build I've ever done.

Dwight 02-05-2008 05:46 PM
who knows
 
I put about 1000 hours to get it on the road the first time. Add about 2000 hours with all the changes that I've made to my Cobra in the last five years.


Dwight

wetdog 02-05-2008 06:45 PM
If I did everything the way the manual has layed it out it would be pretty quick , but I am changing everything to get it so that I am happy with it .
I would go with the double the est. time ,its not a race its supposed to be fun .

Bill Bess 02-06-2008 06:08 AM
Actually, the build never stops until you sell it to somebody that wants to continue the build...does this make any sense?

There is the "initial build", actually putting it together so it is a streetable car and on the road.

Before the "initial build" there is all the planning phase and getting the money together.

After the "initial build" there is all the "re-dos", you know fixing all the things that don't quite work real great or look kind of funky.

Then after that there are the "mods", you know...upgrades and more expense, anything to make it go faster and handle better.

Yes, the darn thing is a true labor of love and there is no end to the hours of work, but its so much fun.
Bill


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