Looking for Authenticity How far to go?

[Ivygreen65]

David,

I was in the same boat as you regarding the build of my 289 street car. I wanted to build as correct a replica as I could, but at the end of the day, it was still a fiberglass body and still a kit. I’m working towards a somewhat accurate replica (I do have DR3 wiper motor), but there is no leaf spring suspension and the body is plastic. That has actually taken the pressure off of my build because I can use what original parts I have acquired while not stressing over not being able to find Gold Seal hose clamps. I have done a Mustang Club of America 700 point restoration and know what it’s like to do every part right. It’s rewarding but exhausting and you don’t enjoy the car nearly as much when finished. The goal for my Cobra is to have a car I’m satisfied with the level I built it to but also to have a car I feel comfortable with driving on a long weekend trip and not freaking out when a stray rock from passing traffic hits it.