New to the Cobra Club

66Cobra_JAC · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2019, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the add....
I just got a 1966 Cobra Roader by Street Beast. I got it from a guy who had it for couple of years as a father/son project and they got into new things and decided to sell. I love the stage it's at because I didn't want one as a start project. Not today. Maybe 10 years ago but I had not time. Retired from the Military but still working. So the car is about 70% done, I have everything to finish it. I don't have much questions now but just would like to know if there anyone that has a Street Beast?

LMH · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2019, 09:18 AM

Welcome to our world! Thank you for your service to our country too! I’m sure we can answer any questions that arise in the future. We’ll probably argued about though but that’s what happens when type A’s are involved!
Larry

hauss · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2019, 09:44 AM

I too thank you for your service but I have to disagree with LMH most tpe A's are the first one"s to help when you have a problem.Furthermore if you do not like projects DO NOT BUY A COBRA. I"m just sayin. Welcome to the forum .

LMH · #4 (**permalink**) 05-24-2019, 11:11 AM

See what I mean!
Larry

Alfa02 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2019, 06:27 AM

Welcome & again thank you for your service. I too brought my Classic Roadster at about 70% done, after it sat unfinished for 20+ years, great stage, you can make it your own, paint, int, motor, etc. I ended up with the Cobra i've dreamed about all these many years, and after 2 1/2 years its just days away from being road ready. As these boys have said, This club is the greatest for advice, parts (if needed), and just wonderful friendship's

If you need anything, just ask. Cheers Tom.

Ron61 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2019, 08:32 AM

Congratulations on your new Cobra and you are in for a lot of fun. And as the others said, thank you for your service to our country.

Ron

66Cobra_JAC · #7 (**permalink**) 07-31-2019, 12:17 PM

Thank you Larry!

66Cobra_JAC · #8 (**permalink**) 07-31-2019, 12:23 PM

That's awesome! Thanks Tom! I have read a lot. I am taking my time and learning from it. The one thing I am learning very fast is that some of stuff, just does not fit or align. Like the back lid. After I put the hinges inside the trunk and the brackets on the lid like they said to do with all the dimensions, it does not fit! lol I could not get in the trunk to see with the lid on because its so small but I took pictures and it is way off. I have to remove the brackets and move them left about an inch. Any recommendations for how to do this without filling my trunk space full holes until I get it to fit? Thanks again....and I agree, make it my own. I am sure yours is looking great! Thanks again!

66Cobra_JAC · #9 (**permalink**) 07-31-2019, 12:25 PM

Thank you Ron! I appreciate it. Although I am running into some quick stops I am enjoying working on this car. It is something I have wanted for many years and now I have one. at this stage it is great for me.

66Cobra_JAC · #10 (**permalink**) 07-31-2019, 12:28 PM

Hahah....ok! Sounds good. Thanks Hauss! That's the thing. I love projects and a DIY guy all my life. I will fix and work on almost anything. So I am loving this. Appreciate it.

SLP · #11 (**permalink**) 08-01-2019, 07:12 PM

Welcome to the madness, thank you for your service , and congratulations on your new ride. My best advice is to expect the unexpected at every stage of the build. I’ve been living the dream for only 2.5 months and I could write volumes on the subject matter. 😂. The good news is that I went for a test drive today and you will some day too!