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Originally Posted by Luke427
Maybe I could work on this with a Daytona or GT40 replica. I don't like them as much as the Cobra in term of style, but will probably give me more flexibility as to how the interior can be setup.
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I have back disc issues too, last was L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1, all working towards fusion. I have avoided it just so I can move. I was told if it comes to that the mobility would be greatly affected.
Sorry, but that is not likely at all with either of those. Both cars are as tight or tighter side-to-side than the Cobra, and you have an enclosed compartment, making entry-exit even more difficult. You also have to remember that the fuel tanks on the GT40 are side mounted so the "sill" is about 10 inches wide and the seat is BELOW them. Plus, the GT40 doesn't have seats. You sit on the body tub. Foam pads are the closest to adjustment you get. The Coupe would be the easier of the two, but the GT40 is by no means a substitute for a Cobra if you have physical problems getting in and out.
And finally, none of these cars are going to make it easy to substitute any kind of different seats (and the GT40 is impossible).
Personally, I think that trying to "modify" a Cobra with all of this will be a waste of money. In the end it still wouldn't work, and you'd be out all the money in trying to make it work then have to put it back to original (since it is unlikely anyone would buy it with these changes.) I suggest moving on.
How about a 57 Corvette? Not neck-snapping performance, but comfortable touring cars and they do look nice.