What do you think???

[beatnic]

Hello folks...
I'm new the this fourm. and I'm just starting to learn about cobras..
I have an oppertunity to buy a Arntz/Butler Cobra (unknown what year) for what I think is a good deal. What do you think.
This is a good friend of mine so I trust in what he says. He bought this car approx 10 years ago ($35.000), drove it for the first year (approx 500 miles on the engine) the next year he only started the car once a month. and for the last eight years it's been sitting in his garage. I dont know what year the car was built yet, but i know it was purchased in florida from the orig owner(a ford dealer onwer). It has a 427 side oiler that was built by a Nascar team member and my friend visited this mach. before he bought the car. The car Looks great although it's been sitting for 9 years. There is some minor deterioration as to be expected.
The Fiberglass needs a little work. There are a few cracks (stress cracks i guess) How hard is it to work on the fiberglass? I also read someplace that you can use other parts (hood for example) from other kits as replacement parts. Is there any truth to this?? Also the Drivers compartment is very cramped due to the center concel. Can the dash and center concel be replaced. Ive only seen the car once for about 15 mins. He wants it out of his garage. It's not really for sale but he said if hi did sell the car he would sell it for $25.000. After talking to him he told me he woukd sell me the car for $20.000 but heres the kicker. I told him I'd give him $200 a month for as long as it takes. He agreed. I know I have not givin much info and I'll post more info as i get it and maybe some pic's. What do you think??? Thank You.