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  Chris Kiley ttt ttt 06-14-2006, 06:22 PM
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06-08-2006, 08:15 PM
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Nice cobra for sale on the bay
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06-08-2006, 11:38 PM
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Nice car, I just will never get used to those 17" wheels and short tires. To me it makes the car look enemic, but thats just my 2 cents.
Michael
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'"An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There
is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death."' Patrick Henry.
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06-15-2006, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael4yah
Nice car, I just will never get used to those 17" wheels and short tires. To me it makes the car look enemic, but thats just my 2 cents.
Michael
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What does enemic mean? or did you mean anemic?
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06-08-2006, 11:57 PM
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Yup, it do.
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06-09-2006, 12:01 AM
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I believe this is only a roller, although the picture shows an engine. The reason I believe it is, is this statement:
Engine and transmission
Our car is set up to accept ford FE motors to keep an original style look and feel. However we are able to allow for a small block setup as an option. The transmission range from a top loader to a tremec..
Or am I missing something?
Ralph
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06-09-2006, 03:20 AM
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I believe this is only a roller, although the picture shows an engine.
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Your correct, I saw this car at Carlise and the motor is just for looks. They were wanting $40k rolling 
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06-09-2006, 09:12 AM
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Call me Betty Boop but I like those big cartoonish looking billboard tires!!
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'"An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There
is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death."' Patrick Henry.
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06-14-2006, 06:22 PM
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06-15-2006, 01:07 AM
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The motor and trans pictured in the car is not part of the auction but is available. 
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06-15-2006, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
The motor and trans pictured in the car is not part of the auction but is available.
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I though I fixed that.
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06-15-2006, 06:36 AM
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enemic...root work "enema"...a general pain in the a$$
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enemic...root work "enemy"...not your friend...?:-)
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06-15-2006, 10:12 AM
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enemic...root work "enema"...a general pain in the a$$
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enemic...root work "enemy"...not your friend...?:-)
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I still dont get it. I looked it up and found no such word.
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06-15-2006, 10:17 AM
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06-15-2006, 11:00 AM
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I still dont think that helps me? Like I said I looked for the definition but couldnt find it as a word. Maybe this just isnt an arguement that I can win. But then again you cant win a arguement with an idiot?
I can see why some people wouldnt understand what im building being that they dont want to stand out in a crowd and feel safe folowing the heard? Or maybe im just totaly wrong, but im sure you will do your best to let me know and please do. It will only help the business im trying to establish.
Other than any of this nonsence I would like to hear any other feedback good or bad. feel free It can only help?
Thanks,
Chris
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06-15-2006, 11:38 PM
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Hang in there!
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Originally Posted by Chris Kiley
I would like to hear any other feedback good or bad. feel free It can only help?
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Chris,
I'll give it a shot, and just want to help. That is a nice car you built there. You are correct, its very competitive building/selling these cars, but its not impossible. With some small changes and approach, I think you can sell it, but it depends on how far you want to take it, and if you are planning on selling these as a business. Just remember people always have something they do or don't like no matter what you build. Its nice to see you have it set up for an FE; painted, sidepipes, and all. I actually like the 17" wheels on this car, but it takes a few other changes to make it look right with lean sidewalls. 
There are a few things that stand out right off the bat, but not show-stoppers. I hope you are truly looking for feedback from us. I believe some small changes can make it easier to sell. If you can afford to do it, I'd try to sell it as a running car rather than a roller on this car since you already have the motor/trans right? The idea is to get these out on the road and people driving them and showing them to others right? Nothing like a real driving reference car and happy customer for other customers to refer to.
Notables/possible adjustments:
- The rollbar kicks back too far; try to make it more verticle than it is now.
- The rear of the car sits up too high for 17" wheels/tires. Drop it, close the gap a bit more between the tire and wheel well. From the pics it looks like you have the springs adjusted extend out to the end; maybe you can lean the mount points in 1-1.5" inward for a tad more drop in the rear. I did this on a previous Jag/IRS Cobra car and it worked great. If you can keep those springs at that length, try to, but shorter springs might be required if you can drop it a tad more.
- FYI: Red interior is more popular on Cobra/street car combos and it takes the right person. Actually, it looks really nice in Red to me; don't change it now but note std. black interior removes that variable.
- Proof in the pudding is a nice driving car with all new parts like that, all sorted out. I would think selling it as a sorted out turnkey is a likely option for your first few cars.
- Retake the pictures again with the car sitting lower, after any changes.
- I would expect your first few cars to be loss-leaders, just to get them out there on the road. The best advertisement is your cars on the road.
- Expect to offer technical services/support to your customers.
- Take pictures of the frame/suspension without the body so customers can see what is underneath and what parts/bits are supplied on the car underneath.
Good Luck. Nice Job and Keep up the good work! 
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06-15-2006, 11:17 AM
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Sorry for all the confusion guys, didnt know a SP error would cause such drain bamage..... Here, lets see if this helps...
Definition of Anemic
Anemic: Relating to anemia, the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased.
Persons with anemia may feel tired and fatigue easily, appear pale, develop palpitations and become unusually short of breath. Children with chronic anemia are prone to infections and learning problems.
A person can become anemic by four mechanisms. One or more of these mechanisms must be operating to produce anemia: - Hemorrhage -- bleeding
- Hemolysis -- excessive destruction of red blood cells
- Underproduction of red blood cells
- Not enough normal hemoglobin
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is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death."' Patrick Henry.
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06-15-2006, 02:32 PM
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Pssst,,,, Chris, it's a JOKE!!! Don't be so 'enemic' over it...
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06-15-2006, 03:11 PM
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Pssst,,,, Chris, it's a JOKE!!! Don't be so 'enemic' over it...
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sorry, lol, was in a bad mood this morning I guess.
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06-15-2006, 03:27 PM
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Heck Chris, thats OK, I have a Norm Crosby side that sneaks out once in a while. I try to keep him under wraps but like a good Cobra driver when he sees an opening he just goes for it.
Michael
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'"An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There
is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death."' Patrick Henry.
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06-15-2006, 06:20 PM
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Heck Chris, thats OK, I have a Norm Crosby side that sneaks out once in a while. I try to keep him under wraps but like a good Cobra driver when he sees an opening he just goes for it.
Michael
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Hey,
who is Norm Crosby?
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