New MKIII builder in Central Pennsylvania

[FF6602]

Hello! I just bought an unfinished MKIII (#6602) and am looking forward to completing it. It's a running, driveable roller with most parts included to finish the project (I do need a drivers side black roll bar brace if anyone has one -- just the rear brace, not the hoop). Bought it in CT and moved it to State College PA where I hope to finish it by next September so I can take it to the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. I've owned two 1966 GT-350s (SFM 6S300 and 6S1404) but always lusted after a Cobra. Now's my chance after my wonderful wife bought this car as a surprise for my birthday! Will start a build thread as soon as possible.

Here are the specs:

Engine: Ford 302, bored .040 over, stroked to 347 cu in. new rods, pistons, new roller cam, new push rods, new aluminum roller rockers, new valve covers, aluminum intake manifold, new Holley 650, new headers, new Canton oil pan, new electronic distributor, new aluminum water pump, new aluminum radiator w/ electric fan

Transmission: Ford T5 5-speed, new “shorty” drive shaft

Wheels: Bullit 17x9 front / 17x10.5 rear / P275/40x17 tires

Body: new hood hinges, new Nisonger Smith gauges with GPS speedometer. FF side pipes, roll bar, new gas tank, new fuel pump & regulator, new seats and Simpson safety harnesses, new Lucas wiper motor