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What year is it now???
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1 year to understand emissions issues, find/buy a donor car and strip donor car.
2 years to build (months just slip away when you're reliant on others for the bits you cant build yourself) 9 months and still waiting for engineering, blue slip and RTA VIN number... For me however the rest of my life takes prioirty, I only work on it when I'm bored (which is often). It also depends on the type of kit, the Homebush kit which I have is very much a hands on affair. Like most others my "build" will continue long after it's on the road, starting with paintwork. |
Id prefer not think about build times. Its 6 years this month since I received the kit and I should be finished in about 12 -14 months. Except for about 14 months that I spent building my house, I tried to do something for the car nearly every day, even if it was only to pick up nuts and bolts. Before I started I thought it would be finished in 5 years and cost me 1/2 as much as Ive spent.
Regards. |
7 months and counting...
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5 long years and counting, I've learned an immense amount along the way though !
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5 years to registeration however it has been built twice in this time. 1 to get the car for right for compliance and 2nd after paint and rewire.
The Weapon has now been on the street 3 years and im still altering and modifying bits and pieces, now into the bling for teh engine. starting to look sweet and chromey. it will never stop. Barker |
love you long time.
Cobra, purchased.
Cobra prang, 8 Months to repair. Daytona, 6 Months for body/Chassis to arrive, 12 Months later its nearly driving, say another 4 Months and it will be finished..:D:D STIFFY |
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Any more pics for us? |
No Camera
Boxy,
The camera I took last week had flat batteries:CRY::CRY: I will have to keep them away from the misses......:eek: STIFFY |
i know the title is how long did it take to build, but lets throw in another question: HOW MUCH BEER DID YA DRINK WHILE BUILDING ! :LOL: maybe we can get a discount from the brewer on future builds:LOL:
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6 years to get it registered. How long till it's finished? I don't think these cars are ever finished.
I'm not to distressed about the length of time taken. I've stated on many occasions that a big part of the fun for me is the build process and fabricating parts etc. At least now that it's registered I can tinker in the shed with the only pressure being getting it ready for the next event. Cheers |
Hi Mike, I was looking through your gallery and saw some nice rear wheels. Are the centres polished or painted? They look great!
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Vacation Home Build
I have a bit over 400 man-hours - not counting paint in my Lone Star.
That number is a bit deceiving as I participated in the Vacation Home Build where a factory representative comes to your house and stays a week with you to get most of the car together. From nothing to driving around the block in 7 days! The professional factory assistanace cannot be overemphasized. Jody |
Purchased mine pre-owned, but never started as far as assembly in Jan. of 2003, expect to have it done (enough for now) this month, So that makes it a 5 year 6 month build.
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Which wheels are you refering to? I've had some new rears built but they have raw as cast centers. They will be HPC coated silver like the side pipes. Cheers |
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