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01-06-2011, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR from Levy Racing 302 FI w/Edelbrock Performer heads
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Karl's Kobra
ONly one pi but at least it is coming along. Temp put the gauges in to see how it looked.
2 years down ???? to go.
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dave from mesa
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01-06-2011, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MK-I, 302, 780 Pro-Systems custom double pumper, 425HP
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As you can see it's coming along. The build team now consist of Mesa Mike, Mesa Dave, Hector and Karl. We are quickly runing out of things to do. Body work and paint are the next major hurdles. Ofcourse, we still have to get the engine in and running.
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01-06-2011, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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There's just a FEW other things to do. Doors, hood, trunk, scoop, wiring, insulation, tranny, lotsa wiring, on and on and on. BUT, its looking good.
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Karlos
"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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01-06-2011, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Gilford,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 302 carb
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estimated completion date................ July 4, 2014
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01-06-2011, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wickenburg AZ- PHX, Cinci, Indy before,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mk 3 408 530 - 585 T- mustang Dyno at B&R
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This is why we have others build them or buy one already built....like mine.  |
01-06-2011, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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I'm sure I've said this before, but if I'd known just how much work this turned into, I would have bought a completed car and dropped my drive train into it. BUT, I didn't and this project has certainly turned into a learning experience. It is very satisfying to have something come together. With all the help from Mike, Dave, and Hector, someone is usually able to come up with an idea of how to do something that works out real well. This build is nothing like a KIT car where all the pieces are pre-engineered and just need to be assembled. Practically EVERY piece has needed to be thought out, fabricated, re-fabricated, and re-re-fabricated before it is put in place. None of us are engineers but we're building a car that will be 'way far better than it was originally. Then, if I can just get it to carry BOTH front wheels through 2nd gear, instead of just the left...
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Karlos
"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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01-06-2011, 07:09 PM
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What he said.
Except for the carry BOTH front wheels. I don't care about that. Not sure what we did will stay together when that happens. 
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01-06-2011, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
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Why does he look so much like a blacksmith and so little like a car builder?
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"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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01-06-2011, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danr55
Why does he look so much like a blacksmith and so little like a car builder?
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Blacksmith? It's cold and flu season - maybe he's feeling a little hoarse? Like this guy..
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01-06-2011, 10:25 PM
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Location: Glendale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 468ci 550HP + 150HP NX Matching Shelby GT500 650HP
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Karl, as long as the build it's done yet, how about all wheel drive?
Your photo reminds me of Gipetto and his wooden boy.
AZ Bob
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01-07-2011, 07:35 AM
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Now that's funny....................
Karl's car now has a name.
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01-07-2011, 08:25 AM
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Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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Welding, grinding, welding, grinding, welding, grinding. I know, a good welder doesn't need to grind, but I never proclaimed to be a good welder. Usually looks better than pigeon poop, usually.
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01-07-2011, 09:11 AM
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I noticed your gages are not in the original "Shelby Cobra" position. Won't that upset all the guys that want their cars to look exactly alike? You are putting a Subaru engine in. How much power?
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01-07-2011, 09:25 AM
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Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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to which I must add....
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Originally Posted by Danr55
Why does he look so much like a blacksmith and so little like a car builder?
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but would you buy a car from this guy?
The word on the street is there are several guys participating in this build, all fine upstandin gents n' all, but all with different ideas of how the car should be built, thus, the re, re, re, re fabrication comment. Further, rumors have it when this car is finally finished, it will be faster than a speedin bullit and won't need roads.  Being the case I would like to propose that DWRAT take it out for its first spin so we can all see him have his DWRAT moment.
Please excuse my attempt at levity.  I could no resist.
There is no doubt in my mind when the car is built it will be a gem. Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man
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01-07-2011, 09:33 AM
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I noticed your gages are not in the original "Shelby Cobra" position.
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Fitz
We just put the gauges in to see how the dash would look.
the rest
Karl is the decision maker. We are just slaves doing his bidding. 
John
Watch that fine upstandin gents n' all crap. 
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01-07-2011, 09:42 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Really???
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Originally Posted by dave from mesa
Fitz
We just put the gauges in to see how the dash would look.
the rest
Karl is the decision maker. We are just slaves doing his bidding.
John
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Dave, are you telling us that in addition to being leashed by your wifey you also hire out to do Karl's bidding?
Awesome, whatta team. can't wait to meet you guys.
John, AKA, tin-man
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01-07-2011, 09:51 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Now this is one fine upstandin' gent
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Such fine characteristics, such depth and sense of purpose.....sorta reminds me of Michealangelo....... gotta luv this guys dedication to the brand and the quest he has embarked upon.
tin-man
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01-07-2011, 11:36 AM
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HIRE????
Karl couldn't afford me IF he was paying me.
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01-08-2011, 10:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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So what is your motivation?
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HIRE????
Karl couldn't afford me IF he was paying me.
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Dave, you do all this outa luv for your fellow Cobra enthusiast? How awesome, how profound and how much like a fine upstanding gent from Arizona. Congratulations, you are one inspirational dude. John, AKA, tin-man
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01-08-2011, 11:00 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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The more I look at this picture.....
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the more I expect to hear :
"If I was a rich man, Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man". ............from Fiddler on the roof.
If you look carefully there is a distinct resemblance to Tevye, albeit several years on.
Mikiec, care to share a comment......does this guy fiddle?
Just my two cents. John AKA, tin-man
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