| Re: Where do you look for ideas? [message #90876 is a reply to message #89989] |
Tue, 17 September 2019 16:00   |
johnnycamp5
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Registered: June 2015
Location: NJ
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I search the web for ideas.
Punch in exactly what your looking for and add the word "diy" or "kit" or both.
I agree with Wayne.
Sometimes you must diy to get things exactly how you want.
I built a kit replica of a 1965 Shelby cobra years ago. This kit was like a blank easel....just a great starting point.
It was designed with a few things that I would not compromise on- exact 90" wheelbase (not stretched)- round tube ladder frame like the originals (although 4"D instead of 3"D and 1.20 wall thickness instead of .90) also a very accurate body laser measured from an original.
The accuracy of the body was not exactly important to me, since even the originals varied quite a bit being hand made panels.
There was no way I was able to afford an original, or even a continuation series Shelby.
Even the high end kits or replicas are way out of my price range. So diy kit it was!
A 427 side oiler was unobtanium for me, not to mention pretty much UN drivable,
so I went the cheap route with a mustang (1990) donor car, using the motor and trans, front control arms and brakes. Obviously purists cried foul-
It must have a big block side oiler!, it must be carburated!
What a blast that car was, cat on carpet handling and could scare the pants off of almost any passenger if they asked for it LOL.
It only weighed 2,300lbs after all..
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