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05-26-2010, 08:41 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
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Hey Oz,
Was it from up Sydney way from a greek named George?
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Not really narrowing it down there....
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05-27-2010, 04:03 AM
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Hey Oz,
Was it from up Sydney way from a greek named George?
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JC.
Was from Sydney,not Kyle Bay though ....Name was Peter.....Car was roller in white gelcoat... and a boot LOADED with extras.
Oz
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05-27-2010, 07:38 PM
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Wow, this thread is hammering along.
On the topic of authentic body shapes for locally produced kits, in my opinion the Robnell's are the closest to an original shape. From my measurements they appear to be based off a street 427 body with SC flared guards, fuel filler etc added. The body shape is not quite agressive enough to be SC based. The body curve through the middle is about 1/2" shy of what seems common on an SC and they don't have the other SC features.
There are some very good shapes though in the USA kits, it gets really interesting when you compare those to the local kit shapes.
In saying this, how many people build authentic looking Cobra's here? I have an authentic looking Cobra and it's unique here because it looks like an original Cobra.
So as long as the body shape and the finished product is pleasing to the eye of the owner, all is good. 
It's great to see such honest analysis of the kits by owners, this will be a valuable resource for prospective buyers. |
05-27-2010, 08:05 PM
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A Real One
Here are some shots of a ridgy didge S/C. Was from the Briggs collection in WA. It doesn't seem overly curved through the centre. One thing I notice is the rear guards don't fall away as quick as DAX, RMC, G-Force.
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05-27-2010, 08:32 PM
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I have an authentic looking Cobra and it's unique here because it looks like an original Cobra.
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Pics please - I want to see the the only cobra in here that looks like an original?
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05-28-2010, 12:07 AM
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Pics please - I want to see the the only cobra in here that looks like an original? |
I can only suggest it "may" look exactly like this...... 
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05-26-2010, 07:18 AM
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Thank you guys for the quick info!
Tonus, thank you for the link, I've seen other forums where they tell you to get stuffed and go 'look it up in the archives' or similar. I did come across the FFR and LSC forums and I'm perplexed why I didn't think to ask over there. I think I must've just honed in on Ozzies building Cobras in Ozzie and fired away.
Thanks again
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Newcastle to Houston and back soon I hope.
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05-26-2010, 08:58 PM
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Didn't want to really have a go if it wasn't him... Kyle Bay may narrow it down though.
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05-26-2010, 09:01 PM
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Just a poor attempt at humour - quite a few greeks called george floating around
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05-26-2010, 09:08 PM
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05-27-2010, 01:51 AM
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Oh yea I know that. One of my mates that lives in Leichhardt is a greek named George... |
He must be lost! 
This post has been bery entertaining fellas!
Great reading the various opinions.
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I agree Craig. Your build was very much an inspiration for me and I shamelessly copied many aspects. The wheel arch spats are in process as well!
Cheers,
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The wheel arch spats are in process as well!
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Merv, have you found someone to make Harrison spats out of stainless? Eg, English wheel. |
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Merv, have you found someone to make Harrison spats out of stainless? Eg, English wheel.
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Carbon fiber ones look quite good on silver/pewter cars.
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Thanks Spookypt, it looks sort of like that. Needs a bit more work, which it will get in due time. The photo just doesn't show you just how old it looks, it basically looks old and worn out with it's old acrylic paint work, worn leather seats etc, just like a 60's Cobra. I love it. It attracts a lot of attention.
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Carbon fiber ones look quite good on silver/pewter cars.
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Yeah, that would look trick.
I saw a Cobra the other day that had polished stainless ones recessed into the guards so they were flush. Looked quite effective.
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It doesn't seem overly curved through the centre.
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That torneau hides seeing the curve from the rear, but oh yes, it has the distinctive SC curve. You can see the real aggressive curve in the bonnet, run a straight edge across the front guards at the wheel centre and it will touch the bonnet. The curve continues through the cockpit. The photos don't show you, but the originals have a lot taller sides than a lot of the replicas here, but with the originals everything is scaled up . I never understood why I had so much trouble fitting knock-off wheels to my old RMC when it was running the same track as an original. It wasn't till I measured the total width at the front and rear guards, the RMC body was significantly narrower than an original even ignoring the lack of flared lips on the rear. Argh. |
05-27-2010, 10:06 PM
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Nope! They are all gone and the template for them is in WA with a builder there and they are not keen on making them as the process is so labour-intensive. Disappointing really for such a popular kit.
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05-27-2010, 11:32 PM
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True Les - probably better than the silver/chrome really. But where can one get them for a Harrison. Some us of the sticky sheeting might work except for the edges ...
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True Les - probably better than the silver/chrome really. But where can one get them for a Harrison. Some us of the sticky sheeting might work except for the edges ...
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Merv,. I have stainless ones which I have yet to fit. frankly, They are going to be a pain to fit correctly and would be that much more difficult on a Harrison because of that rear guard lip.
I believe you already know some-one who is capable of making carbon spats.
If he is unwilling then send me a message. There is an RMC owner I know who makes carbon bits and he may be interested in making some. Having access to an un-painted Harrison would be the main problem.
Carbon would look great on your cob because your roll bar is also black.
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"Bling-reduced" was the ambition Les. I have a motor trimmer who could make leather or padded vinyl spats for me, based on plastic template with lift-a-dots that I have made and fitted. Not sure if he could do the carbon ones. Do they have to be fitted before painting?
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"Bling-reduced" was the ambition Les. I have a motor trimmer who could make leather or padded vinyl spats for me, based on plastic template with lift-a-dots that I have made and fitted. Not sure if he could do the carbon ones. Do they have to be fitted before painting?
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Merv, a mold would have to be made and that should be taken from an unpainted car.
I was referring to an ex student husband to make the carbon spats.
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