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12-08-2008, 07:07 AM
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BTW, for those who might be wondering if trunk dimples are needed for a "correct" FIA body, the answer is a big "NO". Only three of the five original FIA cars had dimpled trunks, and none of the subsequent FIA-style cars had dimples. And, yes, there were dimpleless FIA-style bodied cars that had the FIA-style dash with the speedo off to the right, so that combination is "correct".
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As a matter of interest did you manage to work out which three got "dimpled"?
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12-08-2008, 09:59 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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As a matter of interest did you manage to work out which three got "dimpled"?
Ross
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Yes; at the 1964 Targa Florio, where the cars debuted, only CSX2323 and CSX2345 were dimpled. Later in the year, CSX2260 sprouted dimples.
Here are some screen shots from a video of the 1964 Targa Florio of CSX2301, car number 150, with a smooth trunk:
The video link is here (CSX2301 first appears at about the 20 second mark):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rRvf...eature=related |
12-08-2008, 11:19 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
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I opted for the smooth trunk lid as I like the cleaner look. One less thing to explain other than why it's not a 427. I also opted for them not to cut the vent holes for the defroster vents.
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12-08-2008, 12:18 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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I also opted for them not to cut the vent holes for the defroster vents.
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I hadn't thought of that. Since I'm not getting the heater, or the top, I think I'll do the same. Thanks! |
12-08-2008, 01:04 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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I hadn't thought of that. Since I'm not getting the heater, or the top, I think I'll do the same. Thanks!
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Jeffy, I don't know what state you are in, but some states will require the vents in order to pass inspection. Before you dismiss them, you might want to check in to that. BTW, I have both the top (along with the side curtains, in fact) and the heater with my 427. You might just find that adding that in really extends the driving season (on the other hand, if you live in Key West it doesn't matter that much  ). |
12-08-2008, 12:21 PM
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dimples
there`s a nice pic of 2301 in Legates the first 40 yrs with none and on pg 116 theres 2323 smiling. Then in Schoens ferrari/ cobra on pg 214 car no. 177{2260} and pg 212 car no. 176{2345} both flashing theirs. That means 2345,2260,2323 had, and although I`ve also read only 3 got dimpled I have`nt seen 2259 dimpleless in a documented pic whilst racing in that era. anybody?
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01-26-2009, 09:23 AM
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01-26-2009, 09:24 AM
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01-26-2009, 09:37 AM
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01-26-2009, 09:19 AM
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