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Heel & Toe
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From: elk rapids michigan
As i understand those factory five kits come with a chassie set up for mustang everything, i had thought about one of these, but you will always end up with quite a bit more into it than you could ever hope to get back, and even at a low price they are hard to sell.
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by Yellow73SB
Why would you want to put it on a corvette chassis?
The tube chassis is a way better choice.
The tube chassis is a way better choice.
They do have another car built with C5 components.
Le Mans Master
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From: LONG ISLAND
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7th Gear
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Austin TX
Originally Posted by hayman
That copper is beautiful!
BTW, there's some guys putting LSx engines in them; THAT annoys the ford guys! Hey, Shelby wanted to put a SBC in them in the first place, so it just seems natural! If you're interested in the factory 5s, there's a very good forum at http://www.ffcobra.com.
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by JustForFun
I have one one the way..should be here in Jan 
Keep us posted on the pics and progress. I have always wanted to build one of the kit cars. Almost sold the Vette to build one. Two teenage kids and not enough $$$ to do it right now.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Originally Posted by Ron Kemmis
I think you're talking about http://www.vipercarparts.com/kits.html. I used to know a guy in the area of Naples that had one. I'd rather have a factory five.
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
I toured the FFR factory about a year ago. Class act. They have quite the operation there.
Unfortunately I was not aware of FFR when I bought and built my first kit several years ago. It was quite a project. Anyone thinking of buying a KC I would highly suggest that you do a LOT of homework before hand. I can pretty much assure you it will cost twice a much and take twice as long as you planned for.
Unfortunately I was not aware of FFR when I bought and built my first kit several years ago. It was quite a project. Anyone thinking of buying a KC I would highly suggest that you do a LOT of homework before hand. I can pretty much assure you it will cost twice a much and take twice as long as you planned for.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Ft.Worth Texas
If you are serious about building a Cobra check out the Huricane kits. I think the glass is higher quality than the Factory Five and the seams are in a better place which makes the bodywork easier. They sell a partially assembled kit but I didn't like the workmanship on the sheetmetal and plumbing and would rather do it myself. To do it right you will need to spend about 42k.....thats allowing 10k for a 427 small block. Do not buy the Huricane headers..they are junk, with a capital J.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by hayman
Rick B.
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by hayman
Well for one reason, I have a 76 chassis.
Bill
Bill
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by hayman
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
I have (my shop) been involved in the building 7 or 8 Cobra replicas. F/F, Everett Morrison, etc. AFAIK all use a tube chassis, build to customers suspension and engine choice. They most always weigh less than 2800 lbs. Mid 12's with a stock ZZ-4. I have not seen one that costs less than 40K to build, perhaps $25K if you do all the work yourself. One of the first one's we did went up to the Car and Driver shoot-out in the late 80's and with a healthy 383 Chevy engine and C-4 suspension, recorded the fastest (at that time) slalom time ever recorded by Car and Driver! 