Component Craft owners?

[PaulProe]

We are gathering historical information for a "Hurricane Motorsports" owners group. The body molds originated with Component Craft cars produced in Dallas, TX.

We would appreciate contact by anyone who owns or knows of locations of any Component Craft vehicles

Thanks

Paul Proefrock

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[Charlie Buck]

I'm about to buy a component craft cobra. I'd like to know if they're a well built car and if parts are avalible?
Thanks
Charlie

[PaulProe]

Charlie,
Component Craft was a very good kit. The cars are very accurate to history. The vehicle itself, of course, is subject to the skills and parts the builder used, but the basic kit is an excellent one.

You might look around the HM-Cobra forum. More information there. There is also a beginning registry on the Component Craft cars. Can you tell us where you're located. Do you have a serial number and specs on the car

Paul Proefrock
http://hm-cobra.org

[Charlie Buck]

Paul Proefrock
I'm in the process of buying the car so I don't have any specs on the car other than the serial #CC94R4274911R0156.A 1966 Component Craft built in 1994.
I know it needs new side pipes. Since component craft is out of business do you know if another manufactures side pipes will bolt up to the 427 collector.
Thanks,
Charlie
ps. I also need a complete windshield wiper assembly.

[PaulProe]

Charlie,
If the deal goes thru, come to the HM-Cobra.org site and register as an owner. Lots of info there. A pretty good community

The side pipes could be slip style, like supplied by Shell Valley, or a bolt-together flange. These were made by a local supplier in Dallas, who also is out of business. You are probably looking at a custom set. The current kit is now manufactured by Hurricane Motorsports. If you aren't in a big hurry, you'll be able to get a complete set from them. They should be in full production the beginning of the year.

The wipers are the typical replica kit wipers. Available from ERA, Shell Valley, eBay, etc.

Paul

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by PaulProe

Charlie,
If the deal goes thru, come to the HM-Cobra.org site and register as an owner. Lots of info there. A pretty good communityPaul

Charlie, if you could obtain pictures of the ends/tips of the headers, both looking down into the engine bay and looking in through the lower sidepipe exit in the body, we might be able to see if the Shell Valley slip-on pipes would work. If they are already flanged that would be a plus. If not, you should really consider having them mate together via a flange.

As Paul said, there is a wealth of knowledge at HM-Cobra.org, not so much for the early CC cars, but lots of smart guys who can talk your issues through with you. FYI, according to the VIN that car you are looking at was supposedly shipped with a 427. Is that the powerplant?

Good luck with your purchase,

Jim