Finally took the plunge - New 427SC kit on order!

[sambo]

Quality and finish looks terrific. The flare/lip on the rear is about the biggest I've seen - why was that necessary?

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by sambo

Quality and finish looks terrific. The flare/lip on the rear is about the biggest I've seen - why was that necessary?

I'm hoping Craig might be able to chime in on this, but this is what I believe (I could easily be wrong!)......

As the Pace 427SC has it's own chassis, they've been able to build the body dimensionally correct to the specs of the original 427SC. If you have a look at CSX3034 below, you can see the arches are almost the same as the Pace. This means the Pace 427SC will be able to run deep dish, wide wheels that the rear guards will sit over, not on top of. Perhaps also, Pace are allowing owners the feature of trimming the flares back if they choose to?

[Aussie Mike]

The new body looks great. Looking forward to seeing the chassis.

The body dimensions have nothing to do with how the wheels sit in the rear guards. I bet my CR rear guards are dimensionally about the same as CSX3034 as it's mould also originated at some pont from an original shell. The CR also has the wheel arch lip which I believe is something the Comp cars got along with a larger front flare.

What makes the wheels sit right in the wheel arches with the right dish is the rear suspension design. As most cars use donor components they are often limited to some of the donors dimensions ie the rear track . Many shorten their rear ends which is easy enough if you have a live axle rear or a Jag rear. Some of the more modern double wishbone rear ends are more difficult to narrow to more original dimensions.

With a fair bit of work I managed to pull 4" out of the rear end width on my CR. I like the wheels tucked in under the guards but to do this they need offsets that don't have a lot of wheel dish.

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[750hp]

Never mind the body, I want the Snap-On tool box that the cardboard box under the body was wrapped around!

Seriously though, the close up shot of the reflection from the RHF guard on the black gelcoat body is AMAZING!!! I can't wait to see one in person.

[Aussie Mike]

Originally Posted by 750hp

Seriously though, the close up shot of the reflection from the RHF guard on the black gelcoat body is AMAZING!!!

I reckon just buff the lines off and drive it in gelcoat.

[albanycobra]

Wow that is deluxe fibreglass......how much was the kit? Would love to see a few pics of the alloy chassis.........

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by albanycobra

Wow that is deluxe fibreglass......how much was the kit? Would love to see a few pics of the alloy chassis.........

$29,995 buys you a rolling chassis (incl. body and hang-ons) with coilovers, differential, steering rack and all suspension components.

I realise this is more than other kits, but they're all new parts plus the body being as nice and straight as it is will probably save between 20-50 hours in 'repair' time. Given that I own a bodyshop, I'll be painting mine, but as Aussie Mike mentioned the body is likely nice enough to just polish up the gelcoat and drive it like that!

I have some pics of the chassis being constructed but I have been asked not to distribute them. Sorry. I can tell you that Craig and Co have spared no expense in making this chassis strong, lightweight and pretty. They've incorporated some design elements into the chassis not seen in other kits which help with the structural rigidity and crash worthiness.

All up, with an LS3 (as I am going with), the car will be between 950-980kg ready to drive. With the 525hp motor I'm installing, that will be mighty impressive!

[T.L.]

Originally Posted by Paintwerks

$29,995 buys you a rolling chassis (incl. body and hang-ons) with coilovers, differential, steering rack and all suspension components.

I realise this is more than other kits, but they're all new parts plus the body being as nice and straight as it is will probably save between 20-50 hours in 'repair' time. Given that I own a bodyshop, I'll be painting mine, but as Aussie Mike mentioned the body is likely nice enough to just polish up the gelcoat and drive it like that!

I have some pics of the chassis being constructed but I have been asked not to distribute them. Sorry. I can tell you that Craig and Co have spared no expense in making this chassis strong, lightweight and pretty. They've incorporated some design elements into the chassis not seen in other kits which help with the structural rigidity and crash worthiness.

All up, with an LS3 (as I am going with), the car will be between 950-980kg ready to drive. With the 525hp motor I'm installing, that will be mighty impressive!

I have a LS3 in my Cobra. A great basis to start. I put a supercharger on mine with no other engine work and it goes extremely well.

Good luck with the build.

[spookypt]

Ill 2nd that Craig!!!

Soul man pm me your moby and ill call him for ya. Maybe your on call-bar lol.

I spoke to him today so he's around, hectic with his shed move but I know he'll call ya.

Spookypt

[soulman]

Originally Posted by spookypt

Ill 2nd that Craig!!!

Soul man pm me your moby and ill call him for ya. Maybe your on call-bar lol.

I spoke to him today so he's around, hectic with his shed move but I know he'll call ya.

Spookypt

I just want to buy a body off him,

Had a bit of BBQ under my bonnet in my glass car!

Soul.

[750hp]

Originally Posted by soulman

I just want to buy a body off him,

Had a bit of BBQ under my bonnet in my glass car!

Soul.

Oh no!!!

[soulman]

Originally Posted by 750hp

Oh no!!!

I am hoping the Pace body is on par or better than the Arntz body.

Just need a price
,
Craig when your ready !

Soul.

[d488y2]

Thanks for the pics of the body. It may make choosing my Kit awhole lot easier???
I have an LS3 in my HSV with 400hp at the wheels, it's goes very nice, 700hp in a sub 1000kg car would be SICK!!!!!
Look forward to seeing future updates.

[alffie]

wazza
the LS7 will be around 440 rwhp so you will have a hard time not killing yourself hahah

[d488y2]

I had a good chat with Craig yesterday, his kits are very impressive. I think he said he's up to build number 12?

Paintwerks, your kit mustn't be far away?

[BMK]

Yes Craig mentioned he is well into the double digit kit numbers ordered. Anyone that lays eyes on his factory and product will be impressed.

I know he is re inventing and improving all the time and the quality is 110%.

Look forward to seeing the factory photos and build photo shots once Craig does his kit releases.

[Paintwerks]

Well, after 14 months, I'm happy to announce that as of this time next Thursday, I should be in possession of my new Pace 427SC!! She's currently a rolling chassis, but she'll be able to grace my garage and at least I can sit in her and make "brrm brrm" sounds!

The car gets picked up from Craig's workshop on Monday AM and I'll have her by Thursday afternoon. Can't wait!! It will be a great advance birthday present to myself as I turn 43 on the 23rd!

[madt2007]

What is the current wait time from order to receiving?

[leroy17]

Congrats on getting your new project.... will be awesome and keep up the updates with pics.

Sucks that your birthday is two days off christmas..... long wait between pressies.

[750hp]

Originally Posted by leroy17

Sucks that your birthday is two days off christmas..... long wait between pressies.

Or a short wait - depends which way you look at it

I haven't seen recent discussions about purchasing options. Is a rolling chassis defined as a car that rolls and stops and steers?

I'm keen to see the pics when it arrives. New builds are always great to watch!