Cobra kit for sale in Phoenix.

John-Tucson · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2001, 08:12 PM

While driving through Phoenix today, Sunday, Oct. 14th, I picked up The Arizona Republic and found this add: 65 427 COBRA Body & Chassis kit. Ready to bolt susp on, will fit big or sml blk. Body off orig mold $7000 obo 480-326-7649. Does anyone know if this is an unhappy builder? Or what kit it is? I'll be calling a friend here in Tucson to see if he's interested in it. John-Tucson PS. I am still looking for a trailer, help, help, help.

Gordon Levy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2001, 08:44 AM

Beware of cheep Cobra's. I would be happy to look at it for someone.

mikiec · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2001, 09:43 AM

John,

That frame and body has been in the paper for quite awhile...

As Gordon says.....Beware.....

Mike

oleyellar · #4 (**permalink**) 10-15-2001, 05:03 PM

Not only has the add been in the paper for a while, last week he went UP $500. It was listed for $6500. for weeks. I think he read somewhere, ....beware of cheap Cobras.... so he upped the price. I may go look, he is close.

MarkR · #5 (**permalink**) 11-26-2001, 12:16 PM

Speaking of looking for a kit...

I'm interested in looking at something locally in the Phx area,
kit-wise.

What would be a good kit (as I cannot afford a complete Superformance)?

Also, what are the handling ramifications for choosing a big block verses small block? My thinking is to select a great all-around engine/chassis combination maximising handling vs. all-out HP...

Appreciate any help as I'm a complete newcomer...

Thanks,

- Mark

mikiec · #6 (**permalink**) 11-26-2001, 12:32 PM

Mark,

What part of the valley are you in??

I would suggest that you swing By Gordon Levy's shop. he has a number of cars under construction and is the man to answer your questions. His shop number is 480-446-8442. Address is 1127 E. Curry Rd.

You can email me for more info....mikie@netvalue.net.

Mike

MarkR · #7 (**permalink**) 11-26-2001, 12:48 PM

Wow! What a fast response! Thanks Mike!

I live in Chandler, over by Ray & Dobson.

I'll just call Mr. Levy and see what he has cooking -- I used to live in that area a loooong time ago when I went to ASU. Is his shop 1/4mi or so East of Scottsdale Rd on the South side?

- Mark

mikiec · #8 (**permalink**) 11-26-2001, 01:03 PM

Mark,

Yup..his shop is just about where you think it is. South side of Curry about 1/4 mile west of Scottsdale rd. It is in an industrial park. I beleive it is the richmond industrial park. all the way down on the right side. You will see lots of cobras there plus a GT40.

Mike

John-Tucson · #9 (**permalink**) 11-27-2001, 07:50 PM

Mark, get over to Gordon's shop before you make any decisions. On Sunday, Dec. 9th the Arizona Cobra Club is having a meeting / party - check the previous messages for the info. Call or email Mike C. and he will have all of the information for you. There are quite a few big blocks in the Phoenix area. Jerry Nanson lives in Chandler and he is a really good guy who will fill you in on all of the details about building a FFR Cobra. See you on the 9th. John-Tucson

MarkR · #10 (**permalink**) 11-28-2001, 08:10 PM

Thanks Mike! Thanks John!

I did call Gordon and it looks like I'll be over at his shop tomorrow to discuss things...

- Mark

chopper · #11 (**permalink**) 11-29-2001, 01:50 PM

I'm over in east Mesa by Ellsworth and McKellips, and I have a big block ERA. Drop me an e-mail if you'd like to get some info. Mikiec's suggestions about talking to Gordon and attending the next club meeting are both excellent ones.

MarkR · #12 (**permalink**) 11-29-2001, 04:40 PM

Thanks Chopper -- I met Gordon this AM and we had a very nice chat, complete with examples ;-) That Blue GT40 is one nice car !

I'd sure appreciate any/all information that I can get.

I'll make sure that I make the next meeting.

- Mark

Randy Resetar · #13 (**permalink**) 12-03-2001, 11:30 AM

Hey mark, I live at Eloitt and McClintock in Tempe and I have a Unique Motorcars cobra if you want to look at it and get some ideas. My # is 602-909-9896...Randy

Peyton Place · #14 (**permalink**) 12-13-2001, 12:33 PM

THE COBRA AND BODY CHASSIS KIT ADVERTISED IN THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC IS MANUFACTURED THROUGH PEYTON PLACE INC. IN PHOENIX. IT IS A 4" MAIN FRAME RAIL WITH A TUBULAR UPPER STRUCTURE. THE CHASSIS IS BUILT VERY SIMILAR TO A STOCK CAR CHASSIS IN WHICH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS ARE PROTECTED BY TUBULAR CONSTRUCTION.
EACH BODY IS FROM MY OWN MOLD, WHICH CAME FROM THE HI TEC 427PLUGS.NONE OF THE BODIES HAVE BEEN MODIFIED IN ANY WAY FROM THE ORIGINALS, LIKE THE DECK LID, REAR FENDERS, AND THE OVERHAUL DIMENSIONS LIKE THE FACTORY FIVE BODIES.
AS FAR AS OVERALL COST, THIS KIT HAS BEEN BUILT IN DIFFERENT STAGES THUS CHANGING THE COST FACTOR IN THE ADS.AS FAR AS YOU EXPERT CRITICS GO, BEFORE YOU CUT DOWN SOMEONE'S PRODUCT YOU MIGHT CHECK IT OUT AND YOU MIGHT FIND ITS FAR SUPERIOR THAN THE DONOR BUILT COBRAS YOU PLAY WITH NOW.
ONE MORE THING, TO OUR EXPERT RACER HA!HA! GORDON, DON'T THROUGH STONES YOU MAY HIT YOURSELF!

mikiec · #15 (**permalink**) 12-13-2001, 02:20 PM

Hey, PEYTON PLACE...please do not shout. And no stone throwing.

We have met and I have been to your shop. Remember..?

Anyway I heard that you went out of business. It this true? If not, are you still located near University and 40th street?

Mike

BT SNAKE · #16 (**permalink**) 12-13-2001, 02:46 PM

Payton Place,
I think you are just a little over sensitive. I read no critizism
on the cobra you are selling. The posters were only advising a potential buyer to beware of a product that is not known and with a price that's too good to be true. When people notice a price change that goes up it just adds to the mystery. Especially in an ad that appears to be an individual selling his project not a business.
It may be that your Cobra frame and body are superior to the others. If so then you should welcome the scrutiny of a well educated consumer. The word cheap is by no means a critizism
of your product. FFR's are cheap in comparison to most but they are well built cars for the money.
As far as donor built...they all are donor built as far as I'm concerned. You gotta get those suspension parts off of something.
Good luck in your building endevours and I wish you
success.

Hersh

PS... I've seen Gordon Levy in action...Pretty Darned impressive from what I saw.
Hey Gordon when did you start throwing rocks ?

scratch · #17 (**permalink**) 12-13-2001, 03:55 PM

Mike R

IF this Peyton Place guy is who I think he is...he could teach us all about the fiberglass business...

...Could we get a name?

I also own a Hi-Tech 427 fiberglass body, and it is accurate to a fault.

I built my own tube (sq & rd) frame using a professional tig and mig welder at $50 hr!

My only complaints about the body were minor; cosmetic gel-coat / and lack of fiberglass compaction in certain areas...but workable.

BTW; I sell fiberglass products to the industry...

I would concentrate on the frame, measure flatness and squareness, and check the welds.

scratch

John-Tucson · #18 (**permalink**) 12-13-2001, 07:36 PM

Hello Peyton Place, the guy here in Tucson still has not committed himself to a kit. I've not heard of your company before. Do you have any literature about your cars that you can send out? Is the engine compartment set up for any particular engine ? Can I assume that you are using a 90" wheelbase ? What suspension does it take, newer Mustang ?, Mustang II, or ? I get up into Phoenix every few weeks and would like to see your product sometime after the Holidays. Do you have a demo car there? Thanks, John-Tucson