Looking for Authenticity How far to go?

[LMH]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

My motto for both life as well as aluminum Cobras, if you got the body, then flaunt it.

And if you’re “originalist replica” owner, an oxymoron BTW, then IMO fiberglass is a big fail. If you’re purchasing a replica, without buying the alloy body, then what’s the point? Date coded blocks, original wiring harnesses, toploaders, Smith gauges, etc. is moot.

After all these years, I do understand your post! Don't get me wrong, love aluminum but...
Does your car have tube steel suspension and Koni coilovers? Girling calipers and solid disc rotors? Slip joint axles? Cam Gears steering rack?
If it doesn't, what's the point?

Larry

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by LMH

After all these years, I do understand your post! Don't get me wrong, love aluminum but...
Does your car have tube steel suspension and Koni coilovers? Girling calipers and solid disc rotors? Slip joint axles? Cam Gears steering rack?
If it doesn't, what's the point?

Larry

The point? I’m NOT an “originalist replica” owner. Never will be. You are. I’m a hot rodder with a beautiful bodacious body.

I wanted VERY light and powerful. And I wanted the best manufacturer IMO. All that other stuff would just weight me down. Unwanted “body fat” as it were.

I have no AC ID plates and no Cobra badges. The only identification or badges that I have on my Cobra say Kirkham.