Flip,
Since you will be coming into either LAX or San Francisco most likely, you will be much closer to me that to Fred. And it isn't that far over to Kirkhams. I would be happy to
store your Cobra for you while you are back on the island. Complete security, drive it just enough to keep everything in good shape. And then you could drive it to Texas when you come to stay for a while. I believe Ernie had his shipped from Oakland to the islands but am not sure. Anyway as much as I post about Texas, there is some great places there and I have been over most of the state. I love their way of thinking too.
Ron