Where is everyone?

[Phx Mike]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Kindness is not what you need. Brutal honesty is what you need. So I'll try to be brutally honest in a kind way.

Some people want to build a Cobra because they think the some-assembly-required like a Heathkit will save them money. It rarely does.

Buy it. There are tons of completed cars that have been sorted out. Find one you like and drive it. Then if the COBRA PASSION persists, and you still want to be a fabricator/manufacturer, feel free to build one. If you're into fabrication that's OK, but you don't want to put all that time and money into a project only to find the Cobra is not a match. They are powerful nasty smelling machines that want to kill you every time you get in it. It would be a shame to invest two years into a project only to find that combination doesn't agree with you.

Based on what I see here, I'd guess maybe 50% of the "kits" are actually completed.

Good luck.

PS. You might want to move this to a primary root topic instead of burying it in a "what is going on" that noone will read... If you do I'll repost my reply as well.

I second this. Unless you a) are sure you want a cobra and b) know what you are doing and enjoy a complex fab and assembly project, you are better off buying your first one. This will get you on the road with a sorted out car sooner and if you decide it’s not for you, you have not wasted a bunch of time with the build.

These cars are not like a modern car. They are more like a 4 wheeled Harley. You should go to a club gathering or car show and talk to them and get someone to give you a ride before you buy....

Enjoy - Mike