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Originally Posted by vector1
Imo, putting anything drive train wise into a Cobra lookalike should be supported. To denigrate and separate just dilutes the interest in this hobby. The car market has changed so much in the 40 yrs the Cobra was produced....
For example Backdraft has done well with the BMW based replica. Can you imagine putting the body on some of the imports the 'kids' are interested in and seeing an increase in the population of Cobra based bodies on the street? Probably be outlawed in California..
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I understand your point vector1, but denigration of the cobra (I'll say dilution) started right out of the box with anything replica. Top loaders were replaced with 5-speeds, 427's replaced with monster stroked BB or SB race motors, adios girling discs, upgraded suspension, wheels etc. For us JBL guys, I don't even think we're apples from the same tree (nor intended to be). These are hotrods with cobra bodies, they are not required to uphold some standard of authenticity, bring on the LS7's!