Planning trip to several Cobra dealers and Run&Gun

Tallguy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 10:53 PM

So, I am going to be in Paris, Texas (NE of Dallas) next week on business, and I extended the trip to go to Run and Gun. Planning on making the long drive instead of flying to visit a few manufacturers/dealers.

Here is the plan so far:

First Stop
S/C Motorsports, Mustang, OK
Shelby CSX 4000 series dealer

Second Stop
B&B Manufacturing, Granby, MO

3rd Stop
Hurricane, Lee’s Summit, MO

4th Stop
Run & Gun near St Louis, MO

Then fly home from there....

14 hours of driving, but a pretty productive Cobra research trip. Did I miss any??? I seen RU Car Crafters on the way, but they do not look to be viable any more.

Thanks,

Mark

Wild Thing · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 08:02 AM

Wish you much fun.
You may want to checkout Motoexotica in Fenton (St Louis); he may not have a cobra, but a whole lotta classics worth looking at.
Unfortunately you're going the wrong direction; I have a 55 Chevy there, thats waiting to be transferred to Houston...

fsstnotch · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 09:10 AM

Sounds like fun! Say Hi to Mike at hurricane from Josh in Iraq!

Lowell W · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 10:52 AM

Hope to see you there. You can sit in my car and if you're tall enough, you may be able to reach the pedals.

Look for a green SPF with IL plates, a white stripe and 2 roll bars.

Lowell

Tallguy · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys. Hope to see you there.

Lowell, I am 6'6, so I may be able to reach if I move the seat up.

Mark

deadbeatle · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 07:28 PM

Tall Guy:

At 6'6" you should check out a Backdraft also. 2" longer wheel base that gives quite a bit more room in the cockpit. Look for the Backdraft crew at the Run & Gun. I believe most of the dealers will be there for the event. I plan on making the trip with the factory crew next year. Good luck in your search.

Tallguy · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadbeatle

Tall Guy:

At 6'6" you should check out a Backdraft also. 2" longer wheel base that gives quite a bit more room in the cockpit. Look for the Backdraft crew at the Run & Gun. I believe most of the dealers will be there for the event. I plan on making the trip with the factory crew next year. Good luck in your search.

I really like the Backdraft, but I want to build the dream. Have not ruled anything out yet though. I will definitely find one to sit in at Run&Gun.

Thanks,
Mark

Lowell W · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007, 09:38 PM

BDR definitely has a roomy cockpit; probably more room even than my car, but I wanted a 90" WB.

Mark,

I'm also 6'6", so you should fit just fine in my car. I can drive it longer in comfort than I can my F-250.

Lowell

Tallguy · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowell W

BDR definitely has a roomy cockpit; probably more room even than my car, but I wanted a 90" WB.

Mark,

I'm also 6'6", so you should fit just fine in my car. I can drive it longer in comfort than I can my F-250.

Lowell

I'll definitely look you up Lowell. Thanks.

Mark