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05-19-2016, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Tallahassee,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison, Ford 392 Stroker, Doug Nash 5 speed
Posts: 5
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After a 14 year build, ready for the road!
Hello Gentlemen,
I started with a chassis assembly from Everett-Morrison in late 2000, added the front and rear suspensions from mid 80's Corvettes and got the stretched body from EM the next year (since I'm 6'4"). Well, after moving 4 times in two states and lots of packing - unpacking cycles, I'm ready to get this one done. After having the car sit in storage for the last year, I've got all my titling paperwork approved by the FL DMV and have an appt for my compliance exam on Tues 31 May. I'll haul the beast down there, stopping along the way for a weight slip at the local cement plant scale. Should be a fun day and I hope to walk away with a current registration and tag.
It's been a long, long road with parts obtained from all over the country. Had some help along the way but I would estimate 90-92% self built. I opted for a Ford Racing 392CI small block crate engine with a 5spd Richmond transmission. Runs nice and sounds even better.
I live in NE Tallahassee, FL, if anyone is in my neck of the woods. Give me a shout - would love to hear from another snake lover.......
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05-19-2016, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Alexander,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 427 Stroked Windsor TKO 600 w/3.50 posi 9"
Posts: 789
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With a name like RazorbackRon, I would think you were from Arkansas!
Congratulations! If I were in Florida, I'd get with you on a run!
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05-19-2016, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
Posts: 524
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Pics?
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05-19-2016, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dadeville,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
Posts: 2,459
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Congrats. Yours sounds a lot like mine. .... Once you get the kinks out, there are some good cruising opportunities along the Gulf coast. Enjoy ... and be cautious until you get used to it. These things are nothing like ordinary cars.
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's Razor
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05-19-2016, 07:09 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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Not a record on the build time but I'm sure in the top 5%.
Dwight
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05-20-2016, 04:21 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Cape Coral,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: 2009 Solbra
Posts: 3,861
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I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.
(No doubt, most will blame it on the donuts.)
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me
Earth is the insane asylum for the universe.
The gene pool could use a little chlorine.
The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.
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05-20-2016, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Tallahassee,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison, Ford 392 Stroker, Doug Nash 5 speed
Posts: 5
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Dscc
Hey Dan,
I did join the DSCC and hope to meet you guys along the road this year. There is a Fathers Day Car Show on 18 June that I hope to attend with my ride here in Tallahassee. I know of one guy who is supposed to attend, Ricky Harper and look forward to meeting him there.
Thanks for the info.
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05-20-2016, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: dd cobra,351w mild cam
Posts: 119
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Congratulations...I know where you're coming from...I was 8 years(26 months in the body shop) July of last year I pulled out of the garage for my first legal drive...went to pull out onto the road and I just sat there for a minute or two with my head on the steering wheel trying to compose myself...after 2600 miles it still feels the same...I can't believe it's all mine...ENJOY!!!...steve
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05-20-2016, 10:42 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: A CSX Cobra,1966 GT350 and an '06 Ford Heritage GT
Posts: 1,829
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The best things come to those who wait! If you decide to take a long trip--I suggest a swing thru N Georgia & up to S Tennessee. Absolutely beautiful roads with limited traffic. Try any of the area around Lake Lanier (GA), thru Dahlonega, Gainesville, etc...winding mountain roads! There is also the magnificent Route 1 (and A1-A!) right up the coast. I did it once in between HS & college ( in a '66 Mustang GT convertible) from Key West all the way to Maine (lived in Texas!). Loved it, and the 2 guys that went with me are still my very best friends some 40 years later. What a drive that would be with a pack of Cobras!!!
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05-21-2016, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
Posts: 603
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Without pictures, this post is bogus!! 
John O
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Last edited by jolsen42; 05-22-2016 at 11:08 AM..
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05-21-2016, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Tallahassee,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison, Ford 392 Stroker, Doug Nash 5 speed
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Bogus?
What, you can't find my pictures? They are in an album with my name on them. That's too hard? Should I send them to you personally? What is it you want?
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05-22-2016, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
Posts: 603
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Charming, absolutely charming response.
I guess that without the smiley face which I forgot, you thought I was being critical. Not my intention. There was also another post wondering about pictures. Usually when posting regarding a car there are accompanying pictures. There was no mention of your album. And no it's not necessary for you to send them to me personally, although that was very thoughtful of you. By the way I have looked at your album. Have a wonderful day.
John O
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Originally Posted by RazorbackRon
What, you can't find my pictures? They are in an album with my name on them. That's too hard? Should I send them to you personally? What is it you want?
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05-22-2016, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Tallahassee,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison, Ford 392 Stroker, Doug Nash 5 speed
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My apologies
John, My apologies for the tone. I took your initial 'bogus' comment as an insult. I was still trying to figure out the Club Cobra procedures for uploading pictures and was working on that as you commented. After all the work that went into this project, a 'bogus' comment from a fellow Cobra enthusiast set my fuse alight!
Sorry we got off on the wrong foot. I'll buy the first round of beer whenever we meet.
Ron
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05-22-2016, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
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Ron, not to worry. I can understand how you misunderstood my post. And as far as the beer, well that's a hell of a trip from New Jersey to Florida. And by the way your car looks terrific.
John O
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05-31-2016, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Tallahassee,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison, Ford 392 Stroker, Doug Nash 5 speed
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Well, my day at the Florida DMV compliance exam was a success and I now have a Florida titled and tagged vehicle! Easy Peasy! Those of you in the Tallahassee area will soon see RAPID RT on the road. Due to the 94 degree temps lately, it will only be early in the morning!
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05-31-2016, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
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Ron, congratulations and well done!
John O
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05-31-2016, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Northridge,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Arntz Cobra
Posts: 1,838
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It took me 6 years to build my Arntz. After 30 years of improvements, it's becoming by a pretty good car. I can totally relate to your feelings about your car. As bad as it is, it looks great, it puts me in "fighter pilot mode" when I drive it and it's MINE!
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