I've been absent from the forum for awhile now. A couple of heart attacks, other health issues, and a knee replacement this spring have had me down and out. But, I'm feeling much better lately and I'm looking forward to working back in my shop.
I know that this is a Cobra forum and I love Cobras. But, I figure that Cobra guys are car guys and might be interested in my build.
I sold the Cobra that I built last summer. It used C5 Corvette suspension and drive train. I've built a few other cars too. They used either C4 or C5 parts. I figured it was about time to put an appropriate body on the chassis that I will build.
I've been working slowly on a frame for a Kellison J5 coupe body that I have. I''m using C4 Corvette suspension. For the Kellison you sit back as far as possible. The one problem with using the C4 suspension is that it's a wider track than the Kellison, or other cars of that era. I am going to have to widen the body or add flares.
When I looked at the frame and sitting position it occurred to me that it would be good for a Cheetah too. I found that MR BRUCE makes a Cheetah body that was set up for the width of the C4 suspension. I like driving roadsters and the simplicity of building them. I've ordered a roadster body from MR BRUCE. I will get in Dec. In the mean time I'll continue working on building the frame.
A roadster Cheetah does have a historic bases. One of the original coupes was converted into a roadster. Here is a picture of my inspiration.
Having fun.
