The day finally came!!

gfridland · #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2003, 12:19 PM

Today, I am a proud owner of a registerred, street legal Midstates Cobra. It has been almost a year for the buiding process and all the fun associated with the completion of a Cobra. I am glad to see that there is still some summer and warm days left this year to enjoy the thrill of driving this car.

I hope to participate in some cruises here in CT shortly and meet local cobra owners.

Cracker · #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2003, 03:56 PM

Although I did not directly build mine - I did so much to it that required down time it felt as though I did and the feeling is awesome - enjoy!

MACOBRA · #3 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 10:48 AM

Congrats, I just received mine from southern CA on the 28th of July. it needs paint and final assembly. Can't wait for Spring. Would like to hook up at that time for a cruise. I live in western MA.

gfridland · #4 (**permalink**) 08-05-2003, 08:53 AM

There are some spectacular drives in Western Mass. Keep me posted on your progress so when the time comes, a drive through the Birkshires would be in order.

Good luck. and enjoy the build experience, there's nothing like it.

Gene

Bob In Ct · #5 (**permalink**) 08-05-2003, 05:11 PM

Hey gfridland:
I know some great roads here in Connecticut!

Bob

stush · #6 (**permalink**) 08-05-2003, 07:32 PM

Now if we can retrofit pontoons instead of wheels we may actually get to drive our cars one day.

Stu

gfridland · #7 (**permalink**) 08-07-2003, 02:14 PM

Bob in CT:

The reason I pushed so hard to get the car done was (I may be wrong) seeing a spf with your colors (your photo gallery) on the Merrit Parkway in the spring. I think that you got off onto either rt25 or 127, but that really pushed my adrenaline. It may not have been yours, but either way, I am finally on the road.

The last week has not been the week for driving with all this rain, however, I have been going out around the block in between the raindrops.

Thanks for the inspiration ( like I needed any more)

Stush:

Redding is so close, I can probably hear your car start up.

Gene

Bob In Ct · #8 (**permalink**) 08-07-2003, 05:59 PM

Hey Gene:
We were going to the cruise night in Monroe. Was the plate "COBRA"?

Bob

gfridland · #9 (**permalink**) 08-08-2003, 06:20 AM

I believe it was, Bob. Where in Monroe is the cruise night?

Clois Harlan · #10 (**permalink**) 08-08-2003, 06:39 AM

gfridland,

Excuse me for interupting but every time I see a new owner post on this site I get to replay my excitement and enthusiasm I had when I first finished mine. Just an FYI: After almost 4 years the excitement is still there. I always get a rush everytime I turn the key and hear the snake come to life with that rumpty rump sound in stereo.

I hope you have plenty of blue skies and mild temps to enjoy your new ride.

Clois

gfridland · #11 (**permalink**) 08-08-2003, 07:21 AM

Thanks Clois, I can't wait to finally not have to worry about the weather while going for a cruise. Next week, it may be dry one or two days, unfortunately work gets in the way of daytime enjoyment.

There is nothing like the sound in 2nd & 3rd gears.

Gene

Clois Harlan · #12 (**permalink**) 08-08-2003, 07:28 AM

Oh yeah! And the sound of those pipes relaxing as we exit to an off ramp. I love these things, have fun Gene.

Clois

Bob In Ct · #13 (**permalink**) 08-08-2003, 05:55 PM

Hey Gene:
I find the cruise nights in BargainNews. Go to www.bargainnews.com then go to "Special Interest Vehicles", then go to "best shows", then go to "Connecticut".

There is a terrific show at Lime Rock on the Sunday before Labor Day, lots of Cobras. This year I think it's on the 30th. If you're interested maybe some of us can caravan up there together (assuming good weather). Marcus Dairy also has a nice cruise on Saturday nights.

Bob