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05-24-2012, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Poway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, 1965 427 FE, alloy MR heads, Sidewinder intake
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427 Cobra Owners Manual
I own a 4000 series Shelby Cobra and I'd love to have an owner's manual in the trunk when I show the vehicle. I have an OLD catalog from Cobra Restorers, Ltd. that listed a reprint of the 427 Owners Manual for $17.50. It appears they no longer sell them and Finish Line sells only a reprint of the 289 manual. Do any of you know where I can get one?
Last edited by Obsessive; 05-25-2012 at 10:21 AM..
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05-25-2012, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Poway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, 1965 427 FE, alloy MR heads, Sidewinder intake
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Chrickets, eh? Well. I called Cobra Restores today and they were of no help. They just confirmed they no longer sell it. If any of you know where I can get one, please chime in.
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05-26-2012, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
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If you find one, let us know!
Larry
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05-26-2012, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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I'm working on them. It's one of several projects. Shoot me a PM and I'll put you on the list.
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05-30-2012, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: warwickshire UK,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RAM
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05-30-2012, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Poway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, 1965 427 FE, alloy MR heads, Sidewinder intake
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Steve,
I saw this one earlier. I have had some pretty bad luck with eBay and I will never know if the one for sale is worth the reserve this guy has on the manual. Nick (Mickmate), on the other hand, is someone who can be trusted. I'm not really Jones'n for an original so I'm waiting for a good quality reproduction instead.
Thanks for the head's-up on this though!
Mike
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05-30-2012, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner of Long Live the Bow tie Contemporary #102 427 Chevy .30 over Merlin heads 11to1, TBI injection
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I have a reprint I got from Cobra Restores in the 80's. Could maybe make you a copy??
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06-27-2012, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago Northwest Suburbs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 Cobra re-creation based on Kirkham aluminum body and chassis, Original 1965 Ford 427 Side Oiler and Ford Toploader transmission
Posts: 247
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I have an original in incredible shape. Not for sale but could make a copy if you would like.
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07-09-2012, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Do a saved search for a 427 cobra manual on Ebay. Repros pop up from time to time.
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07-09-2012, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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I have the original manual from 3327 available. It is genuine and has a known chain of ownership. It is not mine, but belongs to the former owner of 3327 and is available from him via me.
PM for details if seriously interested. It is not cheap but it is real!
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07-09-2012, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
I have the original manual from 3327 available. It is genuine and has a known chain of ownership. It is not mine, but belongs to the former owner of 3327 and is available from him via me.
PM for details if seriously interested. It is not cheap but it is real!
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Why not just state the asking price on this thread? What's the big secret?
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07-09-2012, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Try the SAAC forum, too. That's where I got lucky with my 427 manual.
But Mickmate will set you up, too. Just be a little patient.
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07-09-2012, 05:38 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 just find it really irritating when someone posts "I have one, it's for sale, but you have to PM for the price." Like it's a secret, a big, friggin' secret, and the whole world depends on me playing it really close to the vest....
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07-09-2012, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
I just find it really irritating when someone posts "I have one, it's for sale, but you have to PM for the price." Like it's a secret, a big, friggin' secret, and the whole world depends on me playing it really close to the vest....
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Neener, neener, neener.
Because it is not mine. How much do you want for yours?
Patrick, we have been down this road before. How many more posts can you get out of this?
Besides, it is the really rare manual with the "how to cover your dual roll bars in pipe insulation" section! Really, if you aren't truly interested in the manual what does it matter to you how the owner chooses to sell it?
Yep, a big friggin' secret........
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07-09-2012, 08:03 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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Does it have a price or doesn't it?
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07-09-2012, 10:33 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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You know what they say, "if you have to ask....."
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07-10-2012, 08:53 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner of Long Live the Bow tie Contemporary #102 427 Chevy .30 over Merlin heads 11to1, TBI injection
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I could scan my copy in and with the right paper stock ,a heavy gauge light gray cover and glossy paper on the inside and a couple of brass bolts to bind it together you could have a pretty good copy. Mine say's on the cover COBRA 427 Chassis Instruction Book it is a repo from Cobra Restorers I got in the 80's. If anyone is interested?
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07-10-2012, 09:03 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thor maine
Mine say's on the cover COBRA 427 Chassis Instruction Book it is a repo from Cobra Restorers I got in the 80's. If anyone is interested?
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They're all reproductions. There was only one original one, and it was burned up when Mrs. O'leary's cow kicked over the lantern. They're all fakes, even the ones purported to be real and that have no asking price. It would be nice though if you posted some hi-res scans of it.
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07-10-2012, 11:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
They're all reproductions. They're all fakes, even the ones purported to be real and that have no asking price.
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I have been ignoring your usual rantings, but now you have just called me a liar and accused me of offering a fraudulent product. A product you have never seen, may or may not be able to identify and authenticate and have no genuine interest in other than your usual sh!t stirring.
Just because YOU don't know what the owner is asking, it makes it a "fake"?!?!
What address would you like the legal papers to be served at? I have a "no cost" attorney as he is my son so I wouldn't push it.
Why can't you leave this to parties who may have genuine interest and are able to use a computer for two way communication?
Ron, Jamo,
Could you please lock this down and stop this crap?
Thank you.
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07-10-2012, 11:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
Why can't you leave this to parties who may have genuine interest and are able to use a computer for two way communication?
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If you would just tell me what the number is, I very well might write you a check for it.
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