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01-10-2021, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: White City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
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Originally Posted by Mongoose930
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Going with my current plan: - I much prefer using relays rather than switches for higher currents.
- I already have a set of matching switches, as well as a handful of relays.
- I can wire the relay to feed both low beam and high beam. One terminal is low beam and another is high beam. The toggle switch merely flips the relay between the two.
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01-11-2021, 07:13 AM
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Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
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Food for thought or fuel for argument
From my (and probably only my) point of view, the potential respondents to this question fall into two distinct groups: Those who bought or built a Cobra that is true to the basic "original formula" in terms of owning a car that closely replicates the dimensions, ergonomics and basic drivetrain/chassis/suspension technology used in the the original cars; and those who have already changed the original formula at the get-go by buying or building a car that is an attempt to "improve" on the Cobra with amenities like longer wheelbases, bigger bodies with stretched cockpits, modern power plants and suspension systems, etc. Both groups will have valuable and interesting input into the discussion that gives real world insight into the ownership experience with the various brands and build types, albeit with differing starting points and frames of reference.
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
BEWARE OF THE DOGma!! Dogmatism bites...
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01-11-2021, 12:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz
From my (and probably only my) point of view, the potential respondents to this question fall into two distinct groups: Those who bought or built a Cobra that is true to the basic "original formula" in terms of owning a car that closely replicates the dimensions, ergonomics and basic drivetrain/chassis/suspension technology used in the the original cars; and those who have already changed the original formula at the get-go by buying or building a car that is an attempt to "improve" on the Cobra with amenities like longer wheelbases, bigger bodies with stretched cockpits, modern power plants and suspension systems, etc. Both groups will have valuable and interesting input into the discussion that gives real world insight into the ownership experience with the various brands and build types, albeit with differing starting points and frames of reference.
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True, different perspectives, goals and objectives.
There's a lid for every pot.
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01-21-2021, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Harrison,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR, 418
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I'm quite content with my Backdraft....418 cu. in and a Tremec 5-speed. The car is exactly what I wanted when I purchased it and in excellent condition. Only have one issue that I sort of remedied and that is the side pipes are "slip-on" not flanged. Just don't feel like spending the bucks for new pipes or, having flanges welded on.... Maybe someday I'll find a really good deal on some takeoffs.
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01-22-2021, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
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Not a thing, well maybe I should have built it with an IRS but I'm completely satisfied. I tried to replicate it to the best of my ability.
John O
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01-22-2021, 10:12 AM
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Location: Rocklin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance , Roush 427SR dyno'd at 526 hp
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Originally Posted by jolsen42
Not a thing, well maybe I should have built it with an IRS but I'm completely satisfied. I tried to replicate it to the best of my ability.
John O
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Beautiful you really nailed it |
01-22-2021, 05:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jolsen42
Not a thing, well maybe I should have built it with an IRS but I'm completely satisfied. I tried to replicate it to the best of my ability.
John O
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One of my favorite Cobras on the site! 
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
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01-22-2021, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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One of my favorite Cobras on the site! |
I agree. It's a real head turner. |
01-22-2021, 06:08 PM
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Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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One of my favorite 289 replicas, John. Always interested to see pictures of it.
Cheers!
Glen
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01-23-2021, 10:04 AM
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Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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Certainly a beautiful car, but where's the road rash?
I know, I know...his car, he can do as he pleases.
Me? I WANNA DRIVE!
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"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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01-23-2021, 10:51 AM
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Location: Lodi,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . BIG CAM.
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Well for me I would say I would change my driving habits. Less showing off and slowing down a little. Now that I have the car and want to keep the car for a while. but that's just me.
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01-23-2021, 01:15 PM
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Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout
Certainly a beautiful car, but where's the road rash?
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Ha ha, Karl road rash is for younger fellows such as yourself. At the end of this month I will officially become an octogenarian. I've had my fill of spirited drives without an accident, so why push my luck. Now I'm content to take her out for a short 25-35 mi. run. 
If interested. here is the history of the long road to this build. All are on the same chassis.
Factory Five slabside
John O
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01-26-2021, 08:06 PM
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John O...good on you! I am ONLY 73 and sure hoping that I'll still be driving and enjoying my little roller skate when I catch up to you. Two years ago I went from Mesa AZ to Moab UT, Twin Falls ID, Kallisbell MT, Calgary and Banff in Canada and back down along the border to Vancouver, then down along the coast all the way to Moro Bay CA before heading back across the desert to home. 19 days, 5600 miles and SO much fun. Hoping to get up to Saskatoon this summer, if I can get in and out of Canada. Happy Trails, you've got a beautiful car.
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01-26-2021, 08:27 PM
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Location: White City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
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Originally Posted by Karl Bebout
John O...good on you! I am ONLY 73 and sure hoping that I'll still be driving and enjoying my little roller skate when I catch up to you. Two years ago I went from Mesa AZ to Moab UT, Twin Falls ID, Kallisbell MT, Calgary and Banff in Canada and back down along the border to Vancouver, then down along the coast all the way to Moro Bay CA before heading back across the desert to home. 19 days, 5600 miles and SO much fun. Hoping to get up to Saskatoon this summer, if I can get in and out of Canada. Happy Trails, you've got a beautiful car.
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I'm curious - why Saskatoon? For the big cruise weekend?
BTW, I'm just outside Regina, SK.
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01-28-2021, 11:36 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AC Cars Limited, 302 EFI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doublemyv
Complaints: Excessive cowl shaking left / right on all roads except the smoothest blacktop.
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Fit two angled vertical bars that connect the frame behind the dash to the chassis, like the original cars. This stops scuttle shake. |
01-28-2021, 03:09 PM
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Location: Austin, TX,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 599 Polished Bronze
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I'd change out the 4.11 gear for a 3.54 like most Kirkhams have. First gear is pretty much useless with a 482 motor. Fifth gear on the road is fine even with the 4.11 rear.
I'd still like a pure street version of a 289 or 427 Cobra, no sidepipes, no roll bar and no hood scoop with a mid range power engine.
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01-29-2021, 08:19 AM
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Cycleguy, I like the name and thought I needed to check it out.
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01-29-2021, 01:32 PM
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Location: Caldwell,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427, 482ci sideoiler
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Sorry for going off on a tangent with this post.
Karl, while you're in Saskatoon keep an eye open for Big Legged Sadie, she'll make you sing like a loon. Does anyone know where this quote came from?
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01-29-2021, 03:46 PM
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While you're there, check out Saskatoon berry jam and, better yet, Saskatoon Berry Pie.
IIRC, Saskatoon Cruise Weekend is typically held around the middle of August. It was cancelled in 2020 and it looks like the 2021 dates are Friday, August 20 to Sunday, August 22.
https://www.facebook.com/SaskatoonCruiseWeekend/
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01-29-2021, 04:42 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
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I'm a bit late to this conversation. In fact I'm a bit late to this forum. I stopped dropping by about five years ago after I sold my E-M Cobra. But I figured I'd be back someday because I was building a car that some of you might find interesting. I guess you could say it's my answer to the question, what come's after the Cobra? For me its this Cheetah tribute. I just finished it and am waiting for the title paperwork to come back. Lots of details are at my blog: TommysCars.Weebly.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyiIPAUU65A
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
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