selling a Cobra with a Chevy.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

True. There is an a$$ for every seat but if you want to do a Cobra replica correctly and stay true to what you are replicating there is no other way except 260, 289, 427 or 428 FE. Period.

Next.

The more I read these responses the less they mean because of who they come from. Single minded at it's extreme, thankfully we have the freedom to pursue our own paths.

Why do we spend so much time trying to convince each other who's ways of thinking are correct. We are still talking replicars.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by mdross1

The more I read these responses the less they mean because of who they come from. Single minded at it's extreme, thankfully we have the freedom to pursue our own paths.

Why do we spend so much time trying to convince each other who's ways of thinking are correct. We are still talking replicars.

To the politically correct I wouldn't expect my comments to mean anything. To the politically correct its all warm and fuzzy and free exchange of ideas and its "all wonderful" when right and wrong is black and white. Here it's black and white.

Political correctness is crap and is in large part responsible for where our country is today on more counts than you can shake a stick at. You can take your political correctness and ...well ..

Yes, by all means. Go down your own path and pursue it to the extreme. Pursuing the Chebby option for power in a car that is supposed to replicate a Shelby Cobra is certainly going down a path but its a path going the wrong direction.

Where does it stop. Might as well use a VW chassis. What about Pontiac power? Chrysler Hemi power? Yeah. That's cool. White walls. Very classy. Digital gauges, bucket seats with head rests. Its all good!

The idea of a "replicar" is to replicate last I checked. Otherwise it's not a replicar is it? Its a ???????? But hey, its your interpretation so it must be beautiful.

[joyridin']

Originally Posted by REAL 1

To the politically correct I wouldn't expect my comments to mean anything. To the politically correct its all warm and fuzzy and free exchange of ideas and its "all wonderful" when right and wrong is black and white. Here it's black and white.

Political correctness is crap and is in large part responsible for where our country is today on more counts than you can shake a stick at. You can take your political correctness and ...well ..

Yes, by all means. Go down your own path and pursue it to the extreme. Pursuing the Chebby option for power in a car that is supposed to replicate a Shelby Cobra is certainly going down a path but its a path going the wrong direction.

Where does it stop. Might as well use a VW chassis. What about Pontiac power? Chrysler Hemi power? Yeah. That's cool. White walls. Very classy. Digital gauges, bucket seats with head rests. Its all good!

The idea of a "replicar" is to replicate last I checked. Otherwise it's not a replicar is it? Its a ???????? But hey, its your interpretation so it must be beautiful.

That has to be the most idiotic comment so far.

YOU WIN!!

[REAL 1]

really?

Carry on.

[blykins]

I really don't see where it's idiotic....

Political correctness has filled the US with a bunch of whiny babies...

And...

If you want a "kit car" that's one thing, but I agree that if you want a true replica of something, then it needs to replicate that object.

[FuzzyDiceRide]

Originally Posted by joyridin'

That has to be the most idiotic comment so far.

YOU WIN!!

He has the ultimate replica and I respect his opinion . FE motor and
toploader 4 spd can't go wrong.

[joyridin']

Originally Posted by FuzzyDiceRide

He has the ultimate replica and I respect his opinion . FE motor and
toploader 4 spd can't go wrong.

I am not disagreeing with that, but the rest of his comment assumes that just because people have a Cobra, we are all supposed to make it exactly like an original. By that theory, every 1941 Willy's should have a 6 popper and be riding on 4" bias ply tires.

If you want to make an exact replica or as close as possible, go for it. Nobody is saying anything against it, but if you like a Cobra and want to drive it and make it your own, do what you want. Who really cares? It isn't your car anyhow.

And yes you could go wrong. Why use old 1960 technology when so many newer things exist if you aren't trying to duplicate an original?

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by joyridin'

I am not disagreeing with that, but the rest of his comment assumes that just because people have a Cobra, we are all supposed to make it exactly like an original. By that theory, every 1941 Willy's should have a 6 popper and be riding on 4" bias ply tires.

If you want to make an exact replica or as close as possible, go for it. Nobody is saying anything against it, but if you like a Cobra and want to drive it and make it your own, do what you want. Who really cares? It isn't your car anyhow.

And yes you could go wrong. Why use old 1960 technology when so many newer things exist if you aren't trying to duplicate an original?

Thank God this is a free country (at least for now). You may certainly take artistic license with your "replica" and do as you please. I for one would protect your right to do what you want as long as it doesn't injure others and is within the law and our rights as free men.

However, when you are replicating something then replicate it. Once you start taking artistic license you begin a trajectory off the correct path. Some trajectory's are minor some very simply are going in the entirely wrong direction. There is a clear correct path to replicate these cars properly to original specs or close to it. Fortunately there were many variations of the original car that allow us to pick and choose what we like and provide us with variety of choices while still being correct or close to it. Bumperettes, no bumpers, quick jacks or no quick jacks, choice of FE BB or SB, Webbers for race 289s, Single or Dual quad, wire wheels, slab side, wide hip ...etc..you get the drift. There is so much to work with in the universe of what is correct for a Cobra it just boggles my mind why anyone would use a Chevy powerplant unless cost is a major factor. Then I understand. However, don't sit and tell me how Chevy motors belong in a Cobra replica or are better for a "Cobra replica" and how wonderful they are for Cobra replicas. However, if you want to tell me you chose it because you personally feel its a better powerplant, breaths better, sounds better whatever that's fine. That's based on your own personal view and choosing the power plant you personally like better. I can live with that.

There are some things that are Verboten in the Cobra world and Chevy power is at the top of the list when you are restoring or recreating or replicating a Shelby Cobra or an AC Cobra. Sorry. Doesn't mean you are evil or bad in using Chevy power. Just means.. well, as far as replicating a Cobra you just fell off the wagon. What's next "Tri power"?

If I was trying to replicate a 1965 Grand Sport Vette why would I use an FE?

The 1941 Willys is not an apples to apples analogy. Those cars have been hot rodded for decades but if you were replicating an original Willys, then yes you have to follow the original recipe' to get it right.

If you put a Cobra body shell over a VW chassis is it still a Cobra replica? what about a Cobra shell on top of a monster truck chassis. Is that a Cobra too? When do you cross the line when it no longer is a "Cobra" as we universally and generally refer to them. Where is the line?

Follow the receipe or stay close and you are good in my book. Otherwise don't talk to me.

Just kidding.

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

To the politically correct I wouldn't expect my comments to mean anything. To the politically correct its all warm and fuzzy and free exchange of ideas and its "all wonderful" when right and wrong is black and white. Here it's black and white.

Political correctness is crap and is in large part responsible for where our country is today on more counts than you can shake a stick at. You can take your political correctness and ...well ..

Yes, by all means. Go down your own path and pursue it to the extreme. Pursuing the Chebby option for power in a car that is supposed to replicate a Shelby Cobra is certainly going down a path but its a path going the wrong direction.

Where does it stop. Might as well use a VW chassis. What about Pontiac power? Chrysler Hemi power? Yeah. That's cool. White walls. Very classy. Digital gauges, bucket seats with head rests. Its all good!

The idea of a "replicar" is to replicate last I checked. Otherwise it's not a replicar is it? Its a ???????? But hey, its your interpretation so it must be beautiful.

"Where does it STOP????" We have Dogs and Cats living together,,, Mass Hysteria!!!