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04-01-2005, 09:38 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: St. Charles,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B, 351 W, TREMEC 600
Posts: 150
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Just picked up my new Cobra
I just wanted anyone who might be shopping around that after about 3 years of comparing; I just picked up my new B&B Cobra. My wife and I traveled from the Chicago area to the factory and we were treated royally by the crew at B&B. They took the time to answer all of our questions and tour us through the facility. I see real value in their approach and in their product. We bought the 5.0 donor with most of the donor parts also supplied by B&B. This is a great way to go. Thanks to Bryan, Berry, Karen and all the crew at B&B.
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04-01-2005, 09:47 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Montgomery,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CR 427 S/C, 351W, 5 Sp & KMP142 - 427 SO, 4 Spd
Posts: 2,212
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RobV,
Welcome to the Club! And welcome to the madness - a new level
of fun that many never dream of. If you haven't driven one of these
before, one word of caution - when you get it going, go easy to feel
it out, things can happen very quickly if you get careless!
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04-01-2005, 01:14 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Bridgewater,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: B & B
Posts: 1,323
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Welcome,
You made a great choice!
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Just enough knowledge to build a cobra and be dangerous...
You can observe a lot from just watching.
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04-01-2005, 02:37 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Oak Forest, IL,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B w/FRPP 347ci 450HP Crate
Posts: 896
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We just keep adding to the B&B ranks here in Illinois. I think Bryan and Barry should pay to round us all up for some fun and picture taking. If you have any questions, drop a line.
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04-01-2005, 05:09 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Menasha,
WI
Cobra Make, Engine: B+B 351w #112
Posts: 600
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I agree! Great choice. Any questions just ask!! Jim
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04-02-2005, 09:39 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: ALTON IL. USA,
Posts: 159
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Another cobra in illinois
Congrats on the cobra! I think we should get a cobra convoy going sometime here Illinois . What you think guys ?Greensnake
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04-02-2005, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Monroe, La,
Posts: 48
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RobV
I also think you made a good choice. You will find B and B to be a good group of people with which to work. They always seem willing to help their customers. And this continues long after the sale.
Good luck. You will find many in this club who will help you.
RON
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04-04-2005, 06:57 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: San Diego,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: LA Exotics, 351C/T-5 trans. Guardsman Blue
Posts: 343
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RobV: great to see that you got your cobra!! As was already mentioned, these cars can be a handful, so please be careful when driving it. Start a gallery and post some pictures as soon as you can. Congratulations again. You are going to have endless hours of FUN with a cobra (especially a superb one like your B&B).
BTW: my Mom, 3 brothers and sister live in Kankakee ) Were I able to convince my Coronado, California spose to move from the Republic of Kalifornia, I'd move back there or to my home State of Indiana in a micro-second!!
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04-04-2005, 07:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Pewee Valley,
KY
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B Manufacturing,351 SVO stroker from Bennett Racing
Posts: 264
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RobV:
Welcome to the B & B family.. Ask questions and there will some we've all been there before.
J.A.
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04-04-2005, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Amherst, Ohio,
Posts: 56
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Rob V
Congrats on your new baby...now to break it in, bring it to the D.V. SPRING FLING V June 24, 25, and 26th and really get to know it, and your family will have a blast with you.
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04-27-2005, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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You're killin' me! The gap between now and when I'm able to purchase my B&B keeps changing--this is driving me nutz!! Enjoy, bro!!
Now, back to my regularly scheduled day dream...
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04-27-2005, 01:16 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: St. Charles,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B, 351 W, TREMEC 600
Posts: 150
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Over a month into this build and I am convinced that I made the right buy. Karen is a dream to work with and Brian and Barry are both full of information and very helpful. If I do another one (and I might) I would go for another B&B.
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04-28-2005, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Chicago/Elmhurst,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: It WAS a B & B 306, T-5, narrowed 9" - 4:11... Hope to replace it soon.
Posts: 105
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You will find that B & B is a class act. We had a 5.0 kit from B & B and it was a dream to put together. It took about 7 weeks for me to go on my test ride. There isn't really any questions that they can't answer for you... I can't wait to get another one here in the near future....To add myself back to the list of Illinois B & B owners. Good luck and enjoy.
PS.. Just watch out for the wiper motor, I ran mine over because I was so excited to drive it. I drove over the cable which was sticking out the rear wheel opening beacuse I forgot to take it out of the car oops.. HA HA.
Fred
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Getting ready for the next build. Got the 351W on the stand.
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06-07-2005, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Naperville,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 427, 302/w351W heads, T5 trans.
Posts: 1
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Rob V
I just noticed you're from St. Charles, the place I was born and raised. Live in Naperville now. I picked up my B&B Cobra in January and am making steady progress--about half way--considering the improvements and modifications I making to the original kit. Can't say that I am in any hurry to finish as I enjoy the peace and quiet of working in my garage. It's a great stress reliever and I am treating the build as an enjoyable hobby. Any way I agree that working with the people at B&B is great. My only complaint is the poor quality of the assembly manual and build CD. Well, speaking of St. Charles, I'm on my way there today to visit Midwest Driveshaft. Let me know if you want to get in touch outside this forum to trade information. I'd be interested in viewing your car to see how you have dealt with some of the problem areas I've encountered.
Jim A
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06-08-2005, 06:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Pewee Valley,
KY
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B Manufacturing,351 SVO stroker from Bennett Racing
Posts: 264
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Jim A:
You use instructions to put something together I ordered the nose insert piece to help on bringing the temp down and adding to the looks. The instructions skipped a few steps so you had to basically fill in the blanks. Well heck if I was going to that why read the things in the first place. We all buy things because of the people standing behind the product( Or least I do). No exception in this case. The whole B & B crew is a pleasure to work with, I just hope they never change that part of their company.
J.A.
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06-08-2005, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Los Angeles,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A. FIA #2088 1964 289 w/Webers
Posts: 2,151
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We might believe you if we had some pics
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06-12-2005, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: St. Charles,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B, 351 W, TREMEC 600
Posts: 150
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Jim A.
I would love to get together to compare notes. Yes the written manual (well sort of a remembrance of one person’s build) and the CD offer some suggestions at the way to approach things. I think the group at B&B are the best and will help with any question. However, one of the enjoyable things for me has been figuring things out. I am waiting on my engine from Classic Roadsters. Don says it will be ready in a week or two. Maybe for father’s day?
I am doing the body work now and once the engine is in place, I will be ready to set the body on to fit the hood and doors. I hope to have it all up by the end of the summer. Email me at vogelr@vmcmail.com and we’ll work out a time to get together. I look forward to comparing notes.
Rob
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08-04-2005, 09:08 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: St. Charles,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B, 351 W, TREMEC 600
Posts: 150
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Reached a mile marker tonight. I have finished all the wiring (except head and tail lights) and mechanicals. The body is ready to go on the frame for fitting of the doors, hood and trunk. All the testing I can do has been done. I remain impressed with the kit and the fit of the parts. There have been a few issues, but that's the fun. If anyone is on the fence with a B&B kit, as far as I am concerned, it's a great choice.
Thanks to Brian and Barry for a well done piece of work.
Rob
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08-04-2005, 09:26 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: ALTON IL. USA,
Posts: 159
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Cobra Build B&B
Hi Rob! Sounds like you are making headway. Congrats!! Hey Rob do you care if i get your e-mail. address i might need some help along the way. I am right behind you on the build getting ready to wire and run the brakelines. My Email is greensnake69@hotmail.com Thanks Rob! Lonny
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08-05-2005, 08:12 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: St. Charles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B, 351 W, TREMEC 600
Posts: 150
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Lonnie,
I have emailed you and I would like to help wherever I can.
Rob
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