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12-07-2011, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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New Cobra Owner-N. Richland Hills,TX
Howdy ya'll....I am now the very proud owner of my own NAF Cobra replica. I have been looking since June and couldnt be happier. Having grown up driving hot rods (66 GTO, 67 Camaro, 70 Chevelle, 67 Corvette) the cobra was always one of those "unattainable" dream cars...up until my beautiful wife actually said yes and gave me a budget. While the budget was small (under $30k) i looked and looked and bid and bid and lost and lost....until now. I now have the following sitting in my garage:
1998 NAF Shelby Cobra Replica (Red w/White Stripes)
428 ci (515 hp dyno'd) with dual four barrel carbs
4-speed toploader transmission
4,700 miles
Halibrand Knockoffs
Powdercoated Side Pipes
Disc Brakes
Rack & Pinion Steering
This just happen to be one of those "miracle" buys cause the car went through Ebay twice before i bought it...lowered price each time. Third time my wife said i just couldnt pass it up and "Bought It Now". As im sure many of you can attest...then fear ran through me as i had to figure out how to get the car up here....inspect it...have a professional inspect it (Btw...i HIGHLY recommend Jerry Alexander in the Houston area for any muscle car prepurchase inspection-especially Cobras)...get insurance setup...find a truck, trailer...will car fit on trailer...will ramp be too steep to get car on ramp (btw...it will fit on a 16' uhaul trailer)....it all worked out.
I have many small things i want to do to my car to make it mine...mostly small interior things, but it is so great being able to walk in the garage...see it sitting there and know i own it free and clear. I look forward to meeting many of you in the future at various events and shows.
Thanks for the opportunity to vent my excitement a little. Hopefully i have included pics below.
Jay Redford
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12-07-2011, 08:42 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Rowlett,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports; KC408w: 546HP/ 553TQ
Posts: 1,164
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Congrats Jay - Christmas came early at the Redford house.
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2011 TCC President
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12-07-2011, 09:15 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Prosper,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
Posts: 2,408
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Congrats! Right color for the holiday............look forward to meeting you.
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CAV GT40
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12-08-2011, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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Thanks a ton ya'll....keep staring at it to make sure it is really there..  |
12-08-2011, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dallas,
tx
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
Posts: 1,262
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Congratulations. Hope to see you at the club events soon.
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12-10-2011, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Creedmoor,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR3542K, 347 C. I., EFI, T-5, Miata Front Sway Bar, 3 Link, Red with White Stripes
Posts: 1,161
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Jay,
Plan to join us in San Marcos the last weekend in March for the Texas Cobra Club Meet. You can look at last year's agenda and keep up with this year's info. on this site. We should have our first planning meeting in a couple of weeks.
Texas Cobra Meet
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Texas Cobra Club-Austin
July 2009 FFCars Picture of the Month
FFR3542K, 347, Holley Sniper EFI, T-5, 4 Wheel Discs, 3-Link, Miata Front Sway Bar, Red with White Stripes
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12-10-2011, 07:48 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carrollton,
Tx
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR DAYTONA COUPE 302 COBRA FE STOCK
Posts: 846
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Congratulations
Jay:
Your new ownership excitement is shared by all of us. We all remember the anticipation of having the beautiful beast in our own garage, opening the door to the garage just to confirm it's still there; the smell of the exhaust, leather interior, shine it again; the wow factor, watching everyone take pictures as you drive down the road. It never ends. Enjoy your new baby. 
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12-11-2011, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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Thanks again...definitely will look into the meet in March. Got her inspected yesterday....didnt even think about the problems of getting it in a lube shop bay due to the metal rails sticking up. Had to find a small auto repair shop that does inspections to get it done. Spent the day giving rides to family members, so it was a great day.  |
12-11-2011, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Keller,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: LSC
Posts: 195
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Jay, you are a die hard. I think I just saw you on Davis and Bear Creek. I was probably one of just many cars that have honked and waved today. Glad to have another west sider. There are a couple of us close by and active. Dad and I both have cobras and we are in Keller, Mike has a FFR and is NRH, Jerry also has a FFR and is in Grapevine. Welcome to the club!
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12-11-2011, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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You did see me...and i remember you waving as you were turning ....had to go show the In-Laws the car...more points for me with the father-in-law.. |
12-15-2011, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Grapevine,
tx
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR
Posts: 237
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I second what Court said. We have a great group of DFW guys and it is always good to add another "westsider"
Jerry
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12-15-2011, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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Get your Santa suit on and drive the it like you stole it!
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12-15-2011, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Hurst,Tx. USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance#191 Silver/Blk stripes, Keith Craft 427W 600/585
Posts: 203
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Congrats Jay! Nice ride! I live in Hurst...looking forward to seeing you at some of the local events. 
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Ray
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12-15-2011, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Flower Mound, TX,
tx
Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar LS 427, Keith Craft 501,Toploader
Posts: 883
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Nice looking car! Just one thing though, do yourself a favor and burn those BFGs off in a vacant parking lot. BFG TA's and Cobras don't mix.
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" It ain't no big deal"
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12-15-2011, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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All in good time....tires are one thing i wanna change....just has to get approved by the Cobra Investment Program Manager (ie...my beautiful wife).
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12-22-2011, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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Got her all registered and legal this week...btw...the getting it inspected first as a 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica (using insurance card that says 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica)....then registering it works for getting it titled as a 1966.....im a happy camper.. |
12-23-2011, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,313
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Congrats on the new car. One of these days the west side will hit critical mass and start having it's own monthly get togethers.
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12-29-2011, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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How reverse Deja Vu...i just saw someone in their Cobra (silver) at Davis and Bear Creek....beautiful day for driving here!
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12-29-2011, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Keller,
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Cobra Make, Engine: LSC
Posts: 195
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jredford
How reverse Deja Vu...i just saw someone in their Cobra (silver) at Davis and Bear Creek....beautiful day for driving here!
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I was out today but never made it as far east as Davis. I was running around central and north Keller. My brother was following me in a black cobra also. We need to do a west side lunch soon. |
12-29-2011, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: N. Richland Hills,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '98 NAF, 428 ci w/dual 4V's, 4-speed top loader,
Posts: 35
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Definitely...would love to see ya'll's (yes that a double Texan contraction... ) cars and see what youve done with em! |
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