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

[Paintwerks]

Well, I couldn't contain my joy any longer! After 20 years of lusting and 10 years of procrastination, I finally bit the bullet and placed my deposit for a new Pace 427SC kit!

Craig has been extremely forthcoming with information and his enthusiasm and knowledge has greatly impressed me. The wonderfully straight body built to original dimensions and all-aluminium chassis pushed me over the edge on this kit compared to the others currently available.

Can't wait to receive my baby early next year!

[Gav]

You won't regret buying one of Craig's cars, the work that has gone into the development is second to none.

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by Gav

You won't regret buying one of Craig's cars, the work that has gone into the development is second to none.

Thanks Gav.

Yeah, Craig has been very professional and reassuring. Someone I know has built two Harrison's and they are an excellent kit (and Warwick is a lovely guy too) and I strongly considered getting one myself, but I'm kind of an early adopter and wanted a kit that offers what the others currently don't - an all-aluminium chassis. Plus the Pace 427SC body is to die for!

I know I'll be running the classic 15" wheels as I love that look - most of the car will be fitted with original-styled parts as opposed to the 'newer' parts that some have chosen to fit. Powertrain-wise, I'm thinking of either an LS3 or possibly a Ford Coyote motor....but I don't have to have a Ford motor and like the extra 1200cc that the LS3 offers.

And, as I own a bodyshop, I'll be doing the paint and finish myself as well....although I'm completely undecided on colour at this point!

I've found the Australian Cobra Club forum very informative and have enjoyed reading the posts and learning. Happy to finally be official and no longer a lurker!

[Gav]

Woo hoo,
Another darksider...

[Zedn]

Congrats.

Start a build thread when you get it. Would be great to see more of Craig's kit.

[gjkrv8]

Congratulations. Welcome to the forum. I am hoping Craig has one of his cars at the Nationals to look at. They sound like a great car.

Where do you live? I'd highly recommend you join your local Cobra Club.

cheers Gregg

[BMK]

Paintwerks

Well done on placing an order.

I had the privilege of seeing Craig's staff develop the Cobra and GT40 body over 8 months. The quality of the moulds and the bodies that are coming out are sensational.

The option of colour will see a number of new owners leave them rather than painting. As you said you are in the body paint works business and recognize the quality.

The early chassis development is great as well.

I am in Queensland tomorrow and will see Craig. I do know he is taking aluminum Kirkham parts and a glass Cobra body to the Nationals at Wakefield Park. So will find out what other trick things he is taking down to Wakefield Park for next weekends Nationals.

Again well done on your purchase - a great kit.

Bernie

[BMK]

gjkrv8

Gregg,

I believe Craig will be bringing down a variety of Kirkham parts. Including a brushed aluminum Cobra 427 with a Shelby 468ci all aluminum engine. The Kirkham parts will be suspension and other billet parts.

I understand we arrive in Wakefield Park and Goulburn late Thursday.

[Dimis]

Welcome and congrats paintwerks,
I hope you enjoy the ride.

Please understand that our dear long lost son Gav is a tad misguided.
For not only does he use the wrong engine, he has chosen poorly with his transmission and by all accounts, only has 2 pedals.

We do believe from the bottom of our hearts that there is still some good in him and like Darth himself will realize the errors of his ways.

Originally Posted by Gav

Woo hoo,
Another darksider...

Don't get ahead of yourself young paduan!
There is good in this one.
I see his good sense overriding your cheap optimism, a ford coyote with stack injection or SC will be-eth in his future

Anyone with enough good sense to put classic style 15 inch wheel won't be seduced by the cheap power of the dark side.

Stop trying to corrupt our new friend.

[Gav]

Not likely.
Ford lovers are so close minded and are not open to new ideas, like how to go faster, and how to pull the chicks...

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by BMK

gjkrv8

Gregg,

I believe Craig will be bringing down a variety of Kirkham parts. Including a brushed aluminum Cobra 427 with a Shelby 468ci all aluminum engine. The Kirkham parts will be suspension and other billet parts.

I understand we arrive in Wakefield Park and Goulburn late Thursday.

Thanks for the update Bernie. Am looking forward to seeing the beasts in the flesh.

Cheers Gregg

[Merv and Sharon]

Well done. If I was starting now this is what I would be doing, with a Ford motor for maximum originality, and old school looks on the fit out. We will be following this thread with interest.

[Modena]

Fantastic news, well done and congratulations on the purchase. Now stop reading and go building - oops you dont have a car yet, go back to reading about engines, trannys, gaues, etc in the meantime!

[sambo]

Well done on the purchase, I can feel the excitement from here.

Will this be chassis #1 to the public or have there been others we (or I) don't know about?

[spookypt]

Congrats on your purchase. As the guys have said keep us updated on the build process.

I'm keen to see how their gt40s come out. I'm sure they will be outstanding as well.

Spookypt

[Paintwerks]

Thanks all guys. I'm very excited. Sambo, I know where I am in the queue, but I'm not sure if it's public information at present, Given that, I'll defer to Craig as to what he can/will divulge.

Re the motor choice, the Coyote does make sense to the 'heritage' of the car, and the bonus is that it's about $2K cheaper than an LS3. Given that both motors make about the same peak HP, I wonder how much extra torque I'd gain from the additional displacement of the LS3? Also, in a 1000-1200kg car, is that extra displacement really necessary?

[Modena]

A Coyote is $2K cheaper than an LS3? Where are you buying your motors?

[stiffy]

Hi Paintwerks,

Great choice, Craig and Co have fantastic products and even better service, and nice blokes to boot........

I know where I am in the queue, but I'm not sure if it's public information at present, Given that, I'll defer to Craig as to what he can/will divulge

Now we know why Big Mac's have increased in price

STIFFY

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by Modena

A Coyote is $2K cheaper than an LS3? Where are you buying your motors?

Sorry, a little exaggerated....after doing the math, it's actually about AUD$1300-1500 cheaper:

Eagle LS3: AUD$8250.00. Cheapest I've seen unless you can point me to a cheaper source please?

Ford Coyote USD$6119.95 (AUD$5861.82), plus about $300-500 in shipping and $586GST = $6748-6948.

Ford Racing M-6007-M50 - Ford Racing 5.0L 412HP 32-Valve DOHC Crate Engines - Overview - SummitRacing.com

[sambo]

Originally Posted by Paintwerks

Re the motor choice, the Coyote does make sense to the 'heritage' of the car

The Coyote is Ford's modular motor with added variable valve timing, which is a fair departure from Ford's original 289 and 427 engines. You're keeping the badge but in terms of engineering I would argue a modern single cam LS motor is closer by design. Except maybe the firing order - and the sound that goes with it.

Are you looking to build an almost exact replica or will you personalise the car to your own taste?