New member needs advice on purchasing a Cobra Kit

[gyow]

Originally Posted by bly123

Wow! you guys really do have the answers! Thanks for all the advise.
...But, I really like the looks and size of West Coast. I don't even know what a West Coast kit costs because I have not gotten a reply from them. Any one know what a kit costs? It says on there site they are combining there two businesses into one. The strange thing is that the other business is a Lingerie business ???? This seem strange to me.

I emailed West Coast and received replies. He sent me a brochure with costs, pics, etc. I also have a PDF with their pricing. If you send me a PM, I'll email you the PDF. I too have been researching and evaluating all my options. I'm 6'2". I'm leaning towards the Unique Motorsports cobra as they have long footboxes, consistent remarks on the quality of their product, and can have it on the road much faster than most other kits with the Deluxe Pallet option. They will also paint it for you. What I've learned is that finding a good painter can be a major headache and quite expensive. Each manufacturer has a unique product with its own pros and cons and you'll have to determine which ones are important to you.

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by gyow

I'm leaning towards the Unique Motorsports cobra as they have long footboxes, consistent remarks on the quality of their product, and can have it on the road much faster than most other kits with the Deluxe Pallet option. They will also paint it for you. What I've learned is that finding a good painter can be a major headache and quite expensive.

Did you mean Unique Motorcars in Gadsden, AL? Yes, Alan is a great painter! Check out mkasab's build over on the Unique forums. Alan painted it yellow. I've seen the car in person... really nice job!

Mark's Build - Unique Forums

And bly123, they can build you a small block car for your planned small block build, rather than putting the small block into the 427 body style! Keep in mind that VERY FEW guys have 289 cars... most are 427 cars. You'll stand out, even in a croud of Cobras!

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by PDUB

And bly123, they can build you a small block car for your planned small block build, rather than putting the small block into the 427 body style! Keep in mind that VERY FEW guys have 289 cars... most are 427 cars. You'll stand out, even in a croud of Cobras!

How correct you are, PBUB! The Unique 289 models have that "lean 'n' mean" look about them, compared to the 427 models in general, not just those from Unique, which to me just look "bloated" in comparison.

Having said that, though, I must admit I have a 427 model with a 5.0HO SBF powertrain. It isn't what I wanted, but it was what I could afford ($18.2K and I drove it home).

However, future plans include a 289 model, even if I have to pay Mr. Bruce to put one of his 289 bodies on my 427 "chassis".

If I do that, I think I may look for an early Ford Explorer or other short wheelbase 4X4 and mount the 427 body on that....ought to be unique (definitely NOT to be confused with "Unique" products ).

Cheers from Dugly