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Old 11-05-2012, 12:44 PM
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Which did you go with, and which is correct? Thanks!
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Old 11-05-2012, 02:20 PM
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Well Cobra's were never AC's .....so i guesss its a Cobra emblem.
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Old 11-05-2012, 02:29 PM
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I went with the Kirkham emblem.
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Well Cobra's were never AC's .....so i guesss its a Cobra emblem.

There're lots of pics of original Cobras with the AC center piece still attached. I don't really know what is correct but I know they exist.
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Old 11-05-2012, 03:02 PM
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I read somewhere that the original small block cars were delivered with AC buttons, and the original big block cars were delivered with Cobra buttons.
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Old 11-05-2012, 04:35 PM
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I read somewhere that the original small block cars were delivered with AC buttons, and the original big block cars were delivered with Cobra buttons.
Basically correct. The coil spring Shelby cars used two different versions of the Cobra emblem button.

BTW, 260 & 289 Cobras were AC's. Referred to as either Shelby AC Cobras or AC Cobras. There is nothing on a leaf spring Cobra that says Shelby.
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Old 11-05-2012, 04:59 PM
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apart from the hand painted Shelby on the bare aluminum of numero 0.
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But it was painted over I short order.
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Neither is 'correct' for a Comp or S/C.
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That's true! Correct for an S/C would be a nut/washer.
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That's true! Correct for an S/C would be a nut/washer.
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Neither is 'correct' for a Comp or S/C.
I'm building a street version. Which is correct for that?
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Early cars would have used these.
Cobra® Cap OEM
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apart from the hand painted Shelby on the bare aluminum of numero 0.
I think he is asking about the steering wheel, not the nose emblem Oh, sorry, I now see you were referencing my comment about 'Shelby' appearing on the car. You're correct about CSX 2000. ;-)

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Old 11-06-2012, 11:53 AM
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I have a replica and used the black AC emblem fo a steering wheel cap. Mainly because I like the look. I say use whatever you like. It's not going to fool anyone into thinking that your car is original if it's not.
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Old 11-07-2012, 01:17 AM
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I'm building a street version. Which is correct for that?
Lippy, if I was going for a street look I'd personally opt for the AC script on a timber wheel. I think it adds an edge of class, and steers it away from the "hoon" race look.

However if I wanted a race look and had all the red & blue anodized bits, with fire extinguisher in sight and race decals I'd certainly opt for the red/white/blue cobra logo on a leather steering wheel. I think it adds that finished look with toughness to boot.

As to which one is correct... The one I chose would be correct for me!
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I prefer my Kirkham emblem
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I prefer my Kirkham emblem
Aye, but while a Kirkham may be a Cobra, a Cobra is not a Kirkham.
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I have all three and swap them in and out to suit my mood. It's like wearing jewelry, I suppose.

Interesting thread though, as the lines do get blurred over time.
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ACademic, I like your approach. Steering wheel jewlery.

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