You're correct. Some like the wheel-well to be all tucked in like the red one in the garage, and others like the original where there's a lot of space and the wheel pushed in further. I prefer like the originals and the Kirkhams. I would actually like to narrow my axle housings a couple inch's, to bring the wheel in further. I think it looks better and, I could have more suspension travel without the tire hitting the quarter panel.
I also like the wheel well to be filled with tire, with 15" wheels and not 17"+. It looks like a hot rodded cobra, not muscle like a cobra should look like, but to each it's own. Build a car like you want to, not someone's else's vision. Too bad the 15" selection of tires are limited. I have the stone hard Good Year Eagles II's, but will mount up my original looking Good Year Billboards next year. They won't track as well being a biased tire and are softer and will throw more pebbles, but I love the look !
Can't get more racy looking than those.
Have you decided what you'll use ?
I thought I would say this about you.
I really like the fact that you're doing a lot,.....of research. The originals to the latest cobra manufactures. You would not think there's a lot of differences between today's cobra builders, but there actually is. You're also asking a lot of questions and debating everything from the body, suspension, drive trains etc. The only question I do see asked,....what color ! lol
You're doing a great job, thinking, and a lot of work, but you'll be getting what you want, the first time around (hopefully), unlike me. lol and be very happy.
Cobras are unlike any other car on the planet. I've built several cars through the years, the last being a Pro-Street Camaro, 468 Ratt, Muncie, narrowed 9" etc. It was fast,.....but the Cobra is just NASTY !
Bet you're getting very excited !
