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07-25-2006, 01:59 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX-34201
Posts: 134
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Almost here....
About to own a Contemporary built in 1997. Once i receive it i'll get the details posted.
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08-10-2006, 06:20 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,011
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CCX Owners,
Please email me regarding the registry I am forming. I plan to send out the first group of listings in the Contemporary Classic Owners Club Friday 8-11-06. Let's keep the ball rolling....
jdgagnon1@juno.com
I will forward an information sheet for you to fill out. For those of you that have filled one out already I plan to send electronically 8-11-06. This way you can print and make your own binders and save to your drives.
This keeps the cost at zero!
Keep'em coming,
Jeff |
09-01-2006, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX-34201
Posts: 134
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Could you forward that info sheet to me again.... can't find the last one! Thanks, Keith
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10-23-2006, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Farmingdale,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic Motor Car; 427 S/O
Posts: 263
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count me in CCX 3-3417 427 side-oiler, 4 speed top loader, jag front/rear. RAC, New York
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11-06-2006, 09:07 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Sunnyvale,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Early Contemporary 427SC w/ '66 427s.o. (car built in '79) by Snow White Rods (Fresno, CA); XKE Series II front/rear suspension (AMP lower A-arms/half shafts), CWI rebuilt IRS, 4-spd Toploader, PS Engineering knock-off rims.
Posts: 102
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Greetings to all of you Contemporary owners out there!!
I have a technical question that perhaps some current owners of the earlier Contemporary Cobras (possibly 1980s or so?!) might be able to answer for me.
Being the second owner of a Contemporary Cobra, I have one of the earlier cars whose original owner had purchased in '79/80 timeframe, and the previous owner had the car custom built by Snow White Hot Rods in Fresno, CA. The car was driven in the So Cal area for a number of years, and I had purchased the car about 9 years while checking out Porsche Speedsters at a shop in Orange, CA. Since then, I have gone through the car again and done rebuilding or changes to it.
My question is a simple one - turn signals. On my wiring setup, in order to activate a left or right turn signal, I noticed that signaling voltage must go through a "diverter box" as called out in the original manuals before the voltage is routed to the individual terminals for the turn signal lights (front and rear). There is no information on what this box consists of..wires? Switch? Both?
I tried to open this box to see what is inside - how does it electrically function - but due to its age, it did not open easily. So, not wanting to break the small plastic black box with wires going in and out, I worked around this unit when I replaced other wiring for the car.
The turn signal assembly seems to be working providing 12 volts over to the diverter box when the left or right signals are activated, and the wiring is okay to the bulbs (checked by manually applying voltage from the terminal strips).
I did check with a friend of mine who has a newer Contemporary Cobra whether his setup was similar as mine. However, his wiring setup does not utilize a "diverter box" for turn signals.
So, my question is whether anyone with the older cars have had experience with this diverter box not working? What alternatives do I have to replace this with a simpler setup (besides Painless Wiring) since this is the only problem with the current wiring? Is this available for replacement, or do I need a new turn signal assembly? If so, what is a reference part number?
Once this is complete, I will not have to mess with electrical wiring on this car any more!!
Appreciate the comments anyone has!
Regards,
George
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11-07-2006, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Leesburg, VA USA,
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary, 427 FE Center Oiler w/ 48 IDA Webers
Posts: 238
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Mine was built in 1991. In my car we use a trailer converter for the lights. This may be what was referred to as the diverter in your car.
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11-07-2006, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hockley,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Power Performance Body, Contemporary chassis, 427 CO, Big I/O toploader, AMP Billet rear, Trigo 6 pin
Posts: 51
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The diverter box is just two DPDT relays which cancel the brake light feed to the rear when signaling. Hopefully, the attached pdf will come through and you can see the schematic. This is only a representation, and may not be exactly what CC used.
Dave
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11-07-2006, 03:40 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Sunnyvale,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Early Contemporary 427SC w/ '66 427s.o. (car built in '79) by Snow White Rods (Fresno, CA); XKE Series II front/rear suspension (AMP lower A-arms/half shafts), CWI rebuilt IRS, 4-spd Toploader, PS Engineering knock-off rims.
Posts: 102
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Dave;
Thanks for the message - interesting wiring diagram! It was clear to read on after printing!
This gives me something to look further into. One thing I've found out is that when I activate my left or right signalling, I now get 12 volts over to the left and right signal terminals (input into the diverter box), but no output to the bulbs...maybea problem with 12 volts coming from my turn signalling/flasher setup.
I noticed on the diagram a VW signalling - any idea what that part number is? Might have to purchase a new signal switching indicator.
George
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11-08-2006, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hockley,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Power Performance Body, Contemporary chassis, 427 CO, Big I/O toploader, AMP Billet rear, Trigo 6 pin
Posts: 51
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The turn signal lever is a 66 VW beetle unit. Best of luck.
Dave
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04-11-2007, 02:23 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,011
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Club Members,
CCX Owners group is doing well and still looking for new members. We converse regularly and hope to have more join the group.
Benefits are:
1) It's Free
2) It allows direct contact with registered CCX Owners.
3) Helps with tech info.
4) Can be used as a resource for those selling since CCX is gone.
5) Free tech information
6) It's Free
7) Free build manual in pdf form
8) As members update we circulate information. Example: Series I upgrade to Wilwood calipers and schematic of adapter. Plus Mickmate helps manufacture custom parts. Another example: OEM Roll Bar as per 60's CSX with adapters.
9) Each member gets their own page to show off their car.
10) It's fun!
Email or PM for information.....................Jeff
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04-11-2007, 02:45 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary, FE, Tremec TKO 600
Posts: 1,975
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All you CCX owners out there, I can tell you first hand as a new CCX owner that I don't know where I'd be without the owners group. Jeff has done an tremendous job organizing owners together into a sort of self help brotherhood. The knowledge and talents of this group as a whole are diversified and outstanding. If they don't have an answer to your questions regarding CCX ownership and maintenance, then no one does. If you haven't signed up yet (geez, it's FREE!!!), then do yourself a huge favor and do so now. The more members involved, the more knowledge and buying power we can accumulate. Thanks for all you do, Jeff. I for one truly appreciate it, and I'm sure all the other guys do as well.
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06-19-2007, 05:01 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
Posts: 7,506
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Hi guys. I just bought CCX 3209. It's a 351C/Toploader with all Jag suspension. It got transplanted from Maryland to Arizona and the first thing that happened is the heat ate up what was left of the fuel pump. That's being replaced this weekend.
WRECKED BY A LADY WITH AN SUV AND A CELL PHONE WHILE ASSISTING AT AN ACCIDENT. SHE KILLED MY CAR, THE SUPERFORMANCE THAT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME AND THE DPS CAR PARKED NEXT TO ME.
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Dan in Arizona
CCX3209
"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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06-19-2007, 06:44 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX-34201
Posts: 134
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Nice looking Hardtop.... welcome to the Contemporary Club !
Keith
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06-19-2007, 06:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: CONCORD,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: Gulf GT40 CAV137, Cobra ERA286
Posts: 513
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Yes.... welcome to the group! Love the top....you really want to sell it, don't you?  The car looks great! Give a shout if you have any questions.
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Gulf GT40 CAV137
427 Cobra ERA286
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03-24-2008, 09:18 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: LAS VEGAS,
NV
Cobra Make, Engine: contemporary(2) one with 427 sohc and one with 427 center oiler
Posts: 491
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My car number is 3-3442. It has a 427 top oiler, Tremec 5 speed,dual fours on original intake,Edelbrock heads.It has the Jag suspension with torsion bars. Sits on original Halibrands. Haven't researched the number on my other car. It has a 427 sohc with dual four barrels,top loader four speed. This car also sits on unpolished original Halibrands.This car has Jag suspension with torsion bars also.
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03-24-2008, 10:30 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary, FE, Tremec TKO 600
Posts: 1,975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by legenmetals
My car number is 3-3442. It has a 427 top oiler, Tremec 5 speed,dual fours on original intake,Edelbrock heads.It has the Jag suspension with torsion bars. Sits on original Halibrands. Haven't researched the number on my other car. It has a 427 sohc with dual four barrels,top loader four speed. This car also sits on unpolished original Halibrands.This car has Jag suspension with torsion bars also.
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Welcome aboard! Post some pictures of your cars in the gallery. Have you signed up for the CCX owners group? it's free and a great resource for all CCX owners. Contact Jeff ("1985 CCX" here on Club Cobra) to join up.
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06-16-2009, 10:36 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wayne,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary 482 all aluminum Tunnelport Self built and owned since 1980 frame#0000017 and owner of frame CCX 33961 looking for an FIA body to go with it
Posts: 432
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Did anyone ever get this list together?
My chassis number is #0000017 probably the 17th one made.
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06-16-2009, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Federal way ,Wa,
Posts: 85
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Mine is ccx-33954 , mid night blue w/ white stripes and white pipes. 427 side oiler , single 4 brl. w/ polished turkey pan and polished engine bay. 4 speed top loader. and all the goodies jag - watts and more polished aluminum.
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06-18-2009, 06:28 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,011
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Bob
Post more pics in your gallery.........Nice!
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06-18-2009, 08:17 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary, FE, Tremec TKO 600
Posts: 1,975
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I have said it before and it bears repeating. While I make no claim to seeing many, many CCX cars, of those I have seen, Bobs is clearly the masterpiece. What a BEAUTIFUL car. Of course I have yet to have the opportunity to see Dave Bates car up in NH, but I will rectify that as soon as Nick summons me up there to collect my parts! 
Bobs car makes me dream about what could have been had Contemporary stayed in business and developed and refined their car over the years as ERA has. We would essentially be looking at a round tube frame ERA.
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