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05-02-2010, 07:36 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, SPO2891, SPO1649
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Riverside Racers FIA/289...AWESOME!
"Here are some of the most awesome detailed shots of what I consider the most accurate replica of an FIA/289 I have ever seen. Ross Henry of Riverside Racers is doing it right. I have never met Ross but only through the internet but you can check his company out on the web. Enjoy the pics, I sure have. Check out the transverse leaf spring up front and the round tubing. It's all unreal. Makes all the other FIA replicas take notice. The bar has been raised to a higher level folks."
I am quite sure Ross will jump in here and offer more details on his new venture.
Last edited by froggyman; 05-02-2010 at 08:02 AM..
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05-02-2010, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hillsboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch built CSX style frame, Carbon fiber body, 393 Stroker, T-bird IRS, T5
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Very nice looking roadster, but doesn't that exhaust under the car cut down substantially on the clearance? Is that how the originals were done?
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05-02-2010, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Three Peaks
Very nice looking roadster, but doesn't that exhaust under the car cut down substantially on the clearance? Is that how the originals were done?
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Yes,
The 289 race cars were done that way. There is more clearance than you might expect particularly if you don't "put it down in the weeds" for the street.
Ross has put several years into this project and has taken no shortcuts, the car could have been done two years ago but wouldn't be what it is now. I am proud to represent him and carry the product.
Carlisle should be really neat! |
05-02-2010, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker
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The car looks absolutely FANTASTIC! I wish you guys all the best.
Wish I could afford to put a second Cobra in my garage...this would be the one.
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05-02-2010, 08:54 AM
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Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, SPO2891, SPO1649
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If only I could...
I'm in love with this car, if only I could afford one, it would be my last one. Totally awesome. This is my all time favorite body style, graceful yet racy with plenty Testosterone.
I owned a Unique FIA replica but sold it to a Dr from NJ. Loved the body style. Regret selling it. This Riverside Racer would make it all okay though.
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05-02-2010, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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Ross
Kudos! Great design and the car will certainly be a success. I have been saying for some time there is room for an accurate 289.....
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05-02-2010, 10:07 AM
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Location: Prosper,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
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Very cool FIA and I agree we really need someone to build one that has the original suspension etc. Checked out their website don't really see any pricing so I assume they are just displaying their first 2 cars and will start building in the future. Almost bought FIA a month or so ago so would be cool if they had a couple rollers near completion.
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05-02-2010, 01:55 PM
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A little YouTube clip of the initial startup and first "test drive" at Port Elizibeth...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZFcpYSnUCE |
05-02-2010, 02:05 PM
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Embedded Video
Embedded would be better.
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05-02-2010, 02:11 PM
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Soooooo awesome.
Last edited by froggyman; 05-02-2010 at 02:16 PM..
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05-02-2010, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Do they have projected prices yet ?
Bill S.
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05-02-2010, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by froggyman
Embedded would be better.
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Juan,
You are talking to a confirmed Luddite! I will be embedded tonight after 10 PM and a bottle of wine, if that is what you mean....if not, please "embed" said video as you see fit. |
05-02-2010, 03:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Do they have projected prices yet ?
Bill S.
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Projected, yes!
Real, sadly not yet. A costing is going on in SA and I am sure that Ross will not live long enough to see any return on his investment beyond the smile that we will never get off his face. It will make for a very strange wake........... |
05-02-2010, 04:15 PM
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Location: pottstown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: era 289 FIA #2112
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looks great, looking forward to seeing it at Carlisle
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05-02-2010, 04:25 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX7076, 289 FI
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WOW....She's stunning. I like the brake ducts but the exhaust looks a bit low to me. Very, very nice.
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05-02-2010, 07:30 PM
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1964 Sebring 12HR Winners Dave MacDonald & Bob Holbert in Cobra Daytona Coupe
Anyone who like this thread will love this. Several FIAs and other Cobras.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeDdX...eature=related
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05-02-2010, 08:57 PM
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Ross has anguished over the details and it shows. That is an absolutely fantastic FIA!
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05-03-2010, 12:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lovehamr
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Steve,
Great video ... thanks for posting! Along with the Cobras, lots of cool cars, even caught a glimpse of a Volvo P1800 ! |
05-03-2010, 10:37 AM
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looking forward to seeing it at Carlisle
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05-07-2010, 05:15 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AC cox 2699 roadster Riverside FIA RSR2001
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Apologies for taking so long to reply. Just been pointed out to me
The pics showing the exhaust are of the prototype/mule.If you look through the pics you`ll find the correct one being made.I will post pics of new style once I have fitted the motor.
Thanks for your remarks
Ross
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