What kit would you recomend

[HSSS427]

A good start is the list of CC Advertisers that should be down on the bottom left of your screen on this site. Then go to CobraCountry, if you haven't been there already, and get Curt's guide as it has a pretty complete list and commentary on each. I haven't seen anything definitive that will include all the vendors out there as they seem to come and go more frequently than anyone would like. Here's a quick list based on what I've heard and a quick look at Curt Scott's guide. IMO the most common names you see and hear are the ones with * after the name:

Kirkham*
Shelby American*
Superformance*
ERA*
Unique*
Factory Five*
Contemporary* - no longer in business, but many out there
Shell Valley / MidStates*
RUCC
Venom
B&B
Backdraft
Everett-Morrison
Hurricane
Lone Star
Shamrock
Pacific Roadsters
JBL
Emerson Motorsports
Classic Roadsters
Antique & Collectibles
West Coast Performance

When I did my search I found that I basically narrowed my list to 3-4 vendors based on 1-Price (that put Kirkham and Shelby out for me) 2 - Original dimensions, engine (wanted a 427so) and look (that put Factory Five and several of the stretched versions out) 3- Reputation / perceived quality (that put several more at the bottom of the list out). I ended up focusing on ERA, Superformance and Contemporary. To be fair, I also didn't look at the entire list above so don't know anything about many of them. Couple of other opinions:
- SPFs you really don't build - they are a complete roller and basically a modern production line car underneath.
- ERA, Unique and Factory Five seem to have the best customer/builder support (however I didn't build mine so this is pure perception)
- Kirkhams and Shelby's are top of the line and there is a notable price gap between them and the others

I have probably now exhausted my opinons, and as such will now revert to my original recommendation - see them, touch them, drive them first!

[Dwight]

Map of Cobra companies, I think they all have web sites


http://www.mattrandolph.com/cobra/Cobras.htm

[RC14]

Wow i did not find that many supplers, That is unreal, they must be more cobras running around then i was thinking.

Thanks Guys
Awesome Forum

[landerson]

One manufacturer not yet added to the map is Hurricane Motorsports (www.hurricane-motorsports.com). In my research they seem to be one of the better bargains out there. I'm curious if anyone here as done business with them. Any feedback on company or product?

[HSSS427]

You should send that to Brent to see if he can post it on the site for others to reference.

[trularin]

What ever kit you select, I suggest you get the manual before you do anything. There is a night and day difference between a good manual and a worthless manual.

I can not tell you how much time was spent looking for answers to things that were not covered in the manual.

Hey, it's just my $0.02 worth.

[COBRAGAR]

rc-14 i build a 427 from unique cobra and i can tell you that the manual you get with the car is very up front and easy to follow steps and most important the guys at unique are top notch in every aspect . you can see the manual by going to there web site. good luck in your future build

[Karen Wells]

Please ck out B&B manufacturing, 32 years In the business they build everything In house, no junk yard parts are used on their cars, you can get a pro builder package from 5995 if you want a car on the road for low 20K range all the way up to what they call a turnkey minus this is completley done painted interior installed tires wheels everything is done just no engine and Trans and they sell this package for around 26,000, you can see all of their information at www.bandbroadster.com