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09-27-2016, 02:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: All original, with Chevy engine since 1964
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Whew- It's over... And, Just beginning again
Here we go...Finally, I can put all my superstitions to rest.
On Saturday the 24th, I loaded my green car into Dan Ratti's trailer (Thanks again, Dan!) and set out for St Louis Missouri...
I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.
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09-27-2016, 02:09 PM
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Part two... The voyage home (Which finally reached my house this morning at about 10:30am - I am VERY tired  - 50 hours, and 2900 miles of driving, over 3-1/2 days requires LOTs of coffee  )
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Last edited by moore_rb; 09-27-2016 at 02:28 PM..
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09-27-2016, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
Posts: 1,187
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Congrats, that's a road trip, for sure!
Fun times ahead  |
09-27-2016, 02:25 PM
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Ok, about the car:
Unique Motorcars, 289 USRRC-style (no truck bumps, no bungee cord) <-- This was how I knew that this was the car for me- I Always loved/wanted a wide-fendered 289 style car, but was never a fan of the trunk bumps.
2400 miles.
4 very old, very hard tires (I've already called the tire store and have that situation in the works.)
Built 289 (Edelbrock PerformerRPM Heads, cam, and intake)
Toploader 4 speed
Jag independent rear with 3.42's (which means I'll still be able to cruise 70-75, maybe not 80...  )
QA adjustable coil-overs up front
** T5's are cheap - I might be doing some tranny-swapping, as soon as the checkbook stops stinging from the agony of 10 tanks of diesel being purchased over the past 4 days.
Wilwood brakes at all four corners
"Wineglass" style replica wheels from PS Vintagewheels (yes, 5-lug. I still prefer lug nuts to knock-offs)
and, Just for Karlos:
- no fuel injection
- no cup holders
- no A/C
- no power brakes
- no power steering
- no radio
... Nothing left to tease me about now, Karl; except my bald head (and it takes one, to know one...  )
I only have one reservation about the car so far- The exhaust is too tame (read: quiet)....However, that's nothing an afternoon with a cutoff wheel, a welder, and some black barbeque paint can't fix.... 
I'll post more pics after I get some rest from this whirlwind trip... 
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Last edited by moore_rb; 09-27-2016 at 02:48 PM..
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09-27-2016, 02:37 PM
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Congratulations! I love the color.
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09-27-2016, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Glendale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 468ci 550HP + 150HP NX Matching Shelby GT500 650HP
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That's a really nice looking cobra Robert. I agree about the 5 speed and louder pipes but it also needs more hp and white stripes. LOL.
AZ Bob
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09-27-2016, 03:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB
it also needs more hp and white stripes. LOL.
AZ Bob
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HEY! maybe I should put Arizona Beige stripes on it (that's the color on my truck's rocker panels).... Then they would REALLY match !!!
But, then again.... No, probably not.
What can I say? I'm just not a stripes kinda guy. 
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09-27-2016, 03:24 PM
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Oh, and here's some more Shelby-porn for all of you, from FastLane Classics:
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09-27-2016, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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Sweet little car!
Can't deny the 289....
Add mods pic etc when you get on it.....
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09-27-2016, 04:23 PM
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Location: scottsdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FF5 347 stroker
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That is what you have wanted all along Robert. Looks great. Tires for sure, old is no good. Who cares how sticky. Look forward to seeing. Karl will have to pick on someone else, hopefully not me. Gary
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09-27-2016, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: White City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moore_rb
"Wineglass" style replica wheels from PS Vintagewheels (yes, 5-lug. I still prefer lug nuts to knock-offs)
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I have bolt-on wheels with spinners and didn't like the look of the chrome lug nuts. I tracked down a set of black silicone lug nut covers - they slip on and off easily but don't fall off on their own - and they do a fine job of making the lug nuts less visible to the casual observer.
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09-27-2016, 04:55 PM
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Location: Phoenix area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 396 Windsor Stroker (Formerly: Unique 427 powered by a 351W with mysterious innards)
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I really like the color! Glad you made it home in one piece, eager to see your new toy.
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09-27-2016, 04:56 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2114
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Nice looking car Robert. Welcome to the "tiny" 289 Cobra club, we are growing in representation. With the addition of your Unique, nniets ERA from Bob and Bob's Kirkham we will have 5 count em 5 289 style Cobras!
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09-27-2016, 05:10 PM
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Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
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Right on Rob, Perfect car love the color. Just got your email too. Now no more posts on Classic Roadster? Just when I'm getting mine done, you sell your's, lol, you'll still talk to us? My Sunbrust's came today, the 100% perfect choice for my car, thank's for all your help picking these wheel's. You're the man. Good luck with the 289 FIA ,Tom.
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09-27-2016, 06:04 PM
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Location: Paradise Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MK3/302/570 street avenger
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Great looking' car Robert. Looking forward to seeing it and the smile on your face !  |
09-27-2016, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
Now no more posts on Classic Roadster? Just when I'm getting mine done, you sell your's, lol, you'll still talk to us? My Sunbrust's came today, the 100% perfect choice for my car, thank's for all your help picking these wheel's. You're the man. Good luck with the 289 FIA ,Tom.
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Thanks Tom-
Naw- I'll still check in on the CR forum. I learned alot about those cars while I was sorting out my green one, and I want to see yours as it comes into paint and starts looking like a finished car....
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09-27-2016, 07:47 PM
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Location: Kingston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary 302 Ford stroked to 347
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Great looking Cobra. Enjoy.
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09-27-2016, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Phoenix,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Ex owner of a polished Kirkham 427 S/C. Now Cobra-less and driving a mid-engine German hot rod.
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Congrats Robert - looks terrific!
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09-27-2016, 11:07 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR1983, 427W, IRS, Wilwood brakes
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Sweet looking ride!
Bruce
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09-27-2016, 11:16 PM
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Congrats, looks really nice.
That was a long trip for sure and thankfully everything went well.
Dan
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