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08-03-2002, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Looking to buy a Cobra
I am living in Massachusetts, where can I find good used or new
Cobra's to buy
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08-03-2002, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Strongsville, OH,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner of an A&C
Posts: 459
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I was in your shoes a year ago.
You need to decide what you want from a car, value, faithfulness to the original ones, or even more leg room for example. Look at as many as you can, you'll be surprised at the differences that become readily apparent. Try a local club, a member is likely to reply to this thread. ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS.
Before you take the plunge, make sure the car is right for your lists of requirements.
HAPPY HUNTING!
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08-04-2002, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fairfield County, CT,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner Contemporary FIA with 351W,Former Owner KMP 296 FIA Hybrid. Former owner CSX4241
Posts: 537
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You can look through cobracountry.com to start. They do not necessarily need to be in your immediate area as you may have to travel some to look around.
Stu
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08-07-2002, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: CT.,
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Tri Team C Racing they have a new kit on the market that is manufacturd by Shell Valley for them. the kit comes with all new parts, dic brakes and coilovers all around and the body work is 80% done for the buyer. All that you need to finish the kit is drive train,paint,wheels and tires. $14990.00 There located in Conn. (860)228-3936
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08-07-2002, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Olympia/Lacey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast. 514 / 6 speed Richmond overdrive
Posts: 1,981
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A few helpful hints
First, ask yourself two important questions:
1) What is my REAL budget, and can I buy a finished car, turnkey, or can I only afford a kit right now?
2) (If a kit) Do I truly have the abilities to complete a kit in the next century? 
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See the manufacturers section of the club photo gallery, there are several good companies there.
Ask a lot of questions...It took me over 3 years of research to discover what I wanted...I am very glad I took the time to study each make. Everyone wants something a bit different.
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James Madison, father of the Constitution, said, "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." He also said, "No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare..."
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08-07-2002, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: rocky river,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA / SA 351W / a truly glorious machine
Posts: 3,949
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Silversmoke,
Welcome to the "agony and the ectasy". You sound like you're in the same boat I'm in. Welcome aboard! I too am looking for a great used car but want to build a kit car for the satifaction of doing it. I can find great Cobras all day long for $35 to $40 thousand but it's not in my budget. I'm prepared to travel across the country for the right car and you should be in that mode also.
Massachusetts should be a hotbed for cars what with FFR located there. A completed car price is relative to the parts installed.
You get what you pay for. The FFR can be built for around $23K with the must have components I need but a used car that comes close can be bought for around $28K. What to do???? $5K seems like a small price to pay for having someone put the car together and paint it but lacks the satifaction of building one myself....
I'm rambling on and on but you can see how difficult it is to decide...
Good luck.
casalennie.
al schafer
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08-07-2002, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 186 351w
Posts: 40
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I would most definately purshase the Complete Guide to Cobra Replicas to help in your decision making. You can purchase the magazine at cobracountry.com. Good luck. Meangreeny (now brilliant silver B&B 351w in prod by T3 Inc. in Colorado.)
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08-07-2002, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: S.Elgin,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: 396 long block, PROBE Forged Dished pistons 8.75 to 1 and Vic Jr. heads from Engine Factory. Tremec TKO. BDR#244 Sterling Gray/Silver stripes. 17in polished wheels, glove box and tonneau cover.
Posts: 1,846
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N.D.N.P.N.P. 
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08-08-2002, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Strongsville, OH,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner of an A&C
Posts: 459
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Al,
You have e-mail. I sent you some details about a car available locally.
-Steve Boardman
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08-08-2002, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Ellington,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster 351W, T5, Red & White
Posts: 3,478
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Silversmoke:
In addition to the other suggestions, living in MA you are close enough to visit with Factory Five in Wareham MA, ERA in New Britain CT, Team-C-Racing in Coventry CT and Bruce Botti in South Windsor CT who assembles the Unique Cobra. Will provide a good starting point on the alternatives to help in making your selection.
The latest edition of Kit Car has a complete directory with phone numbers, address, etc.
...........when the day comes, enjoy and have FUN !!!
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08-08-2002, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
Posts: 14,445
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Nope, sorry--you can't have one. We have decided that there are enough Cobras.
You may buy a Vega--enjoy.
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Jamo
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08-08-2002, 10:52 PM
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Location: Olympia/Lacey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast. 514 / 6 speed Richmond overdrive
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Jamo...??
Can we open up the parameters a wee bit, and let him opt for an Opal GT, instead? He seems an agreeable chap 
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08-08-2002, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
Posts: 14,445
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Nope.
If he's nice, then a Vega GT so he can have stripes. 
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Jamo
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08-08-2002, 11:03 PM
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Location: San Diego,
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Careful, the stripes say, "oh, so racy"
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08-08-2002, 11:18 PM
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Location: Olympia/Lacey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast. 514 / 6 speed Richmond overdrive
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OK, no stripes then !
Sorry Silversmoke, I was outvoted 
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James Madison, father of the Constitution, said, "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." He also said, "No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare..."
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http://www.standdown.net/index.htm
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08-08-2002, 11:20 PM
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Here You Go Silversmoke !!!
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Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink. The years go by quicker than a wink. Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think !!!
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08-08-2002, 11:27 PM
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Location: Olympia/Lacey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast. 514 / 6 speed Richmond overdrive
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Silversmoke....?
Consider yourself blessed if the only abuse you suffer here is being forced to own "Bubba's Vega" 
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James Madison, father of the Constitution, said, "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." He also said, "No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare..."
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http://www.standdown.net/index.htm
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08-09-2002, 08:06 AM
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Location: Scituate,MA,USA,
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Silversmoke:
purchased an SPF a little over one year ago. if you want to talk to me about the process i went through, give me a call...781 545-7141.
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