factory five quality?

[JAM1775]

I agree with Maricopa on the FFR body. No need for "400miles"for paint. Just be sure your guy is good with fiberglass. Body shops are everywhere....no matter which car you bring for body work /paint take the time to find a good shop. Fiberglass work does need to cure and that can be done in different ways. One guy suing a painter is no reflection on the car painting industry or on one cobra replica manufacturer at all. The FFR "kool aid" might be better understood as a phrase that defines very satisfied customers and loyal following. There's nothing wrong with that either.
Once you decide on a manufacturer you should be happy with that choice. My FFR paint is on 7 yrs without a hitch . Shell Valley makes a nice body and they are a fine company. I also prefer clear coated solid paint or a nice stripe over paint any day over gelcoat. Your choice in that area . I have a 4 link live axle in my FFR which again, by my choice, is fine for a street car. IRS is available of course as is choice of BB or SB or the 4.6L engines. I have A-frame lower control arms up front in my older FFR model but today all is tubular adjustable . I've thrown some heavy pounding on my car and all I have ever broken, is a T5Z tranny a few years back. I'm very happy with my FFR after 16K hard miles and would buy one again...but there's no need for that!