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06-24-2016, 03:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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As an aside, I think that if a prospective buyer happened on this thread before buying this particular replica, he would gain a wealth of knowledge and perspective about the build that would help him reach an educated conclusion.
This discussion and analysis has enlightened me hugely. When I first examined the car, I saw none of the flaws and concerns that have been noted.
I first figured the car to be a mid $40k non-donor car. Now, after it has been thoroughly examined (as much as you can via photos) I peg it for a sub $30k donor build.
If I were considering the purchase of this car, I would be very appreciative of all the help. Just having a side oiler doesn't make it a $50k car. And if the rest of the car is a donor build, what does that say about the engine?
And then there's the matter of the vin number. Can open, worms all over the ground!
Good job, guys!
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program.
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06-24-2016, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Bernica,
Don't you have Avons and a Toploader?
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Why...yes I do!! Twisted? Better ask someone else.
I will work on mending my twisted soul by going to church I guess and maybe start working on a set of white sidepipes.  
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06-24-2016, 03:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
Rodknock,
I don't want to know what goes on behind your opaque glass...   |
Sleep, my friend, lots of sleep. 
Quote:
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Bernica,
Don't you have Avons and a Toploader?
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But those Avons are soft like butter. And the Toploader shifts like butter. |
06-24-2016, 03:26 PM
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And when I go to Confession, I will explain the difference between a TKO and a Toploader to the Father. When I am done I am sure he will absolve me and I won't get any Hail Mary's for dat. Maybe for a few other things though!...
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06-24-2016, 03:29 PM
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But those Avons are soft like butter. And the Toploader shifts like butter.
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Yup. Like riding on a cloud... 
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06-24-2016, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jhv48
Just having a side oiler doesn't make it a $50k car.
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And as a buyer who's paying a premium for the FFR's side-oiler, this thread at least flushed out the fact that the block is ribbed, which someone said means it's an OTC block, not a production block that came from car. I haven't looked lately, but I'm willing to bet that the 1965-1968 side-oiler blocks are worth a great deal more than an OTC block from the early 70's. |
06-24-2016, 03:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
But those Avons are soft like butter. And the Toploader shifts like butter.
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Butter is good for all that popcorn eating due to these threads...
Which means I'll have to check my increased BMI...
Which is why I needed the Paxtons.
And there you have it. This site makes me spend money.
jhv48 - good point. If I was considering this car, I'd want to run across the info in this thread.
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06-24-2016, 03:35 PM
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I think your are correct. Unless it's an unmolested NOS OTC block, which I believe until end of production had a high nickel content. I don't believe an OTC block may have the CxAE-x number on it.
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06-24-2016, 03:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
I think your are correct. Unless it's an unmolested NOS OTC block, which I believe until end of production had a high nickel content. I don't believe an OTC block may have the CxAE-x number on it.
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Well, there aren't too many NOS OTC blocks running around, but if I was trying to value this FFR, a date-coded '65-'66 side-oiler block, MR/Tunnelport/HR heads and such would be worth a mint, if in excellent condition.
I'm NOT an FE expert, but a combination of early side-oiler parts would make this FFR more valuable in that those parts could be sold to someone that needed them for alot of money. |
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