Ride quality, view ect.....?

[rlearp]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Yes, I believe that too but, have to try. I would really like to build one myself but, if I sold my cobra, it would not be enough to complete the car. After the cost of the kit of apx. $40k, I figure the motor would be $8k, trans-axle 6K, tires & wheels 3k, miscellaneous parts ect and paint materials. say, 3k, that's apx. $20,000 to finish. Wow, that would take me a long.......time to save.

Kevin,

I think you could do it far cheaper if you wish.

You could use a used 5L Mustang carb motor for $500 for a powerplant to get on the road and it'd still have a lot of poke. I just put a deposit on a standard 302, 95 vintage, with 32k miles and a guarenteed solid runner for $350. I might take it if I need.

A transaxle, if you used an Audi 016, could be had for $250-$500 used in drivable shape. I got a brand new one, albeit on sale, for $1200.

And, I think the kits can be had cheaper depending on what your use. The Deluxe Plus kit, that would have everything including AC, is around $42k but if you are painting and finishing, and use some lower budget items like suggested above, you could be done for under $50k I'm sure.

You could also go in stages and buy the standard kit for like $25k, finish that, and then concentrate on the details.

I know many will argue the merits of using the parts I've suggested, but, the solution is cheap and there are plenty of 40s running in this configuration with Audi boxes and 302 motors of various configurations. I'm sure other companies would do similar type stages too. Kick around, ask questions, and you might be able to figure out a way to manage it, hope you do!

Ron