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04-16-2014, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: San Francisco,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #2969, Roush 427 SR
Posts: 25
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Steering wheel emblem options
Hi all,
I'm curious on which steering wheel emblem owners are using. My car came with the Superformance red square but I really don't like it, I'm stuck between the AC and the Cobra logo. Looking to purchase one from Fast Line this week... Feed back, stories and pictures of your steering wheel will be greatly appreciated.
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04-16-2014, 10:57 AM
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Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arroyo grande, ca,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 427
Posts: 1,774
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I just stuck a Cobra hood/trunk emblem into the middle of the wheel. I like the exposed fastner look.
Cheers
Greg
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04-16-2014, 11:04 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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I used the AC emblem which I concluded was more original based on what photos I've managed to find in old road tests and from the Shelby American archives. I like it.
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04-16-2014, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chattanooga,
TN
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 1774 / 392 Stroked Windsor
Posts: 464
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I have both!
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04-16-2014, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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I vaguely recall a similar discussion a couple years back. The feedback that I remember indicated that the black/silver Cobra logo was prominent on the S/C cars, while the AC logo became more prominent with the street cars (including 427). Tried searching for the old thread...
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04-16-2014, 03:10 PM
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You can just buy the emblem without the backing. Much cheaper. Use a propane torch on the back of your steering wheel to soften the adhesive of the spf emblem and it pulls right off.
Do not use a screwdriver to remove the center piece as you will ding the aluminium. wrap fishing line around the emblem and work back and forth.
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04-16-2014, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bay Area (Peninsula),
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427, 427/487 side-oiler
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I use the red/white/blue Cobra badge that snaps into the center of the steering wheel. I like it, but it is easy to change in the future if I decide to.
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04-16-2014, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
Posts: 4,527
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madmaxx
You can just buy the emblem without the backing. Much cheaper. Use a propane torch on the back of your steering wheel to soften the adhesive of the spf emblem and it pulls right off.
Do not use a screwdriver to remove the center piece as you will ding the aluminium. wrap fishing line around the emblem and work back and forth.
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The "SPF" emblem is held onto an aluminum boss that is retained in the steering wheel via an "O" Ring. Finish Line has replacement centers with both the "AC" and black on silver "Cobra" logo pieces.
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04-16-2014, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
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Cobra emblem for me I don't like the Superformance one. I'm having trouble attaching a photo, just go to my site and scroll down for the steering wheel photo.
http://spfowners.freeforums.net/thre...1&scrollTo=479
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04-16-2014, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Toledo,
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I believe the best one is the Cobra center cap that is Red/Blue/Silver, it was used I believe on more 427 street cars, than the Black/Silver Cobra.
I don't believe any 427 street cars received the AC center cap
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Originally Posted by ACademic
I vaguely recall a similar discussion a couple years back. The feedback that I remember indicated that the black/silver Cobra logo was prominent on the S/C cars, while the AC logo became more prominent with the street cars (including 427). Tried searching for the old thread...
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04-16-2014, 06:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CSX3183
I don't believe any 427 street cars received the AC center cap
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Again, I don't recall the exact thread but wouldn't doubt you.
The original center emblems appear to attach with a tab or tang at the top that wraps over the split spoke area along the upper flat. I have yet to find any aftermarket source that offers that.
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04-16-2014, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilroy,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
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I went back and forth a few times. I like the appearance of both. The black and silver of the AC logo is both stark and appealing. In the end I fell down on the AC logo side of the street as the way for me to go. Here is what it looks like;
Ed
Follow on thought should have mentioned I got this from Finishline
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04-16-2014, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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I want the center cap the CSX reproductions use, its a full Cobra, I can't get one without having a csx according to Shelby, LOL...
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04-17-2014, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: San Francisco,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #2969, Roush 427 SR
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Thanks for all the input guys.... I'm leaning towards the AC logo since my car is black with carbon stripes. They're only 50 bucks so I might buy both and play around with it though.
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04-18-2014, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
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Got it to work
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04-18-2014, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Dayton,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR SLC, Graziano 6-spd, LS3
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I got mine on e-bay:
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04-18-2014, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Anybody have a CSX continuation series steering wheel cap they would like to sell if so PM me please...
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