Got the "Bible"

[mccubbinsjl]

Ok so im still in th Pre-building stage looking at which parts I want on my list. I took some of ya'lls advice and got the "How to buld Cobra Kit Cars +Buying Used" book and its addicting and motivating. It makes me want to drop $30K right now and have it all waiting for me when I return home to start wrenching and stuff.

More motivating that Arnolds "Pumping Iron" movie!

:D

[carlewms]

I keep this book, the manual and the computer in hot standby in the garage. The book really helps with the detail of the build.

[mccubbinsjl]

Does anyone have a PDF/Electronic Copy of the Manual that came with their Kit available?

[Norm B]

Hi
Factory Five sells the digital (pdf) copy in Roadster parts. Found it more useful than the regular manual at times. You can enlarge the pictures quite a bit before they distort. Helps with those WTF moments I seem to get when trying to make sense of something I'm reading.
Norm

[mccubbinsjl]

10$ isnt so bad i guess

[Gumball]

If you're thinking about doing any original touches to your car to make it a bit more period-correct, get a copy of Colin Comer's book on the 50th anniversary of the Cobra - great vintage and current photos, as well as information on the cars, accessories, and replicas.

[carlewms]

2x on Chris' recommendation. Lots of history, photos both in color and B&W. plus it provides great inspiration.

[carlewms]

Hi
Factory Five sells the digital (pdf) copy in Roadster parts. Found it more useful than the regular manual at times. You can enlarge the pictures quite a bit before they distort. Helps with those WTF moments I seem to get when trying to make sense of something I'm reading.
Norm

As I recall they will give you credit for the $10 when you buy your kit. I would only get the one for the complete kit version unless your dead set on a full donor build. Carl

[Avalanche325]

I agree, get the complete kit one.

I am doing a non donor base kit build. So ended up scratching my head a couple times with the manual showing me donor related pictures.

PS. - You didn't expect us to pirate a copy of the digital manual right here at FFRs site, did you?:o

[mccubbinsjl]

I agree, get the complete kit one.

I am doing a non donor base kit build. So ended up scratching my head a couple times with the manual showing me donor related pictures.

PS. - You didn't expect us to pirate a copy of the digital manual right here at FFRs site, did you?:o

Pirate? No, but maybe pass on usefull motivation from a completed builder to a new builder that wants to get his hands dirty. Of course the users of the Manual would sign it and send it on to the next one showing a history of Garage Junkies.