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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-16-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 119
Posted By rms427
I purchased csx3225 in 1968 by getting my dad to...

I purchased csx3225 in 1968 by getting my dad to cosign on a loan as I graduated from college. I spent a week convincing it would be worth more than the $4,995 asking price. I was 6'7" at the time...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-05-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 54
Posted By rms427
Quarter mile times for original cobras depend...

Quarter mile times for original cobras depend mainly on tires. The original blue dots had little traction so more HP didn't help much. My 1966 Cobra with a 428 turned 12.4 at 112 in the quarter with...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-05-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 141
Posted By rms427
I used this from Amazon and it worked great on my...

I used this from Amazon and it worked great on my Corvette Z06. I's $20.55 with free Prime shipping. It uses an air compressor to form a vacuum and suck out the fluid. I had to change out the quick...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-21-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,880
Posted By rms427
I have to disagree. I have a P85D and really...

I have to disagree. I have a P85D and really enjoy driving the car. It's by far the quickest car I have. It ran 11.3 at 118 in the quarter and handles well for such a heavy car. Has an extremely low...
Forum: New England Cobra Enthusiasts 06-11-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,824
Posted By rms427
My original 427 cobra (I think most/all street...

My original 427 cobra (I think most/all street 427's) came with a spring loaded front license plate holder. It folds down at speed and springs back up when you stop. I have been stopped twice since...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-28-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,974
Posted By rms427
I have done most of the work on my cobra since I...

I have done most of the work on my cobra since I purchased it in 1968. Car now has 80,000 miles on it. I have rebuilt the suspension, brakes and pulled the engine, trans and rear end. I rebuilt the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-23-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,349
Posted By rms427
I was at a car show in Grass Valley CA a week or...

I was at a car show in Grass Valley CA a week or so ago and there was a Superformance cobra that the owner specifically has set it up to run high speed events with the help of Superformance. He had...
Forum: Bay Area Cobra Club 06-02-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By rms427
I plan on being there but am not looking forward...

I plan on being there but am not looking forward to driving the car back home through Sacramento with the forecast calling for 103 degrees.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-21-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,450
Posted By rms427
I originally painted my garage floor. It was a...

I originally painted my garage floor. It was a new garage and I waited the recommended time before painting it. We poured the floor extra thick and so I don't think I waited long enough for it to...
Forum: Australian Cobra Club 05-11-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 42,421
Posted By rms427
Old and New

Old and New
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-11-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,198
Posted By rms427
I had my side pipes aluminized. It's sprayed as...

I had my side pipes aluminized. It's sprayed as molten aluminum. It ends up very rough but snow white. I had them done originally in 1970 and I had them redone once. The reason I had them redone is...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-06-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By rms427
Mine are aluminized. That's spray molten metal...

Mine are aluminized. That's spray molten metal aluminum. They come out white white. It's a rough surface but stays white. Most discoloration just burns off. I first did it in about 1970 and redid it...
Forum: Australian Cobra Club 11-20-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,337
Posted By rms427
I have a P85D and it's real advantage is zero to...

I have a P85D and it's real advantage is zero to 30. With 684 ft-lbs of torque at zero RPM and 4 wheel drive it's amazing off the line. No wheel spin even with the 19 inch all season tires rather...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-30-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,568
Posted By rms427
I drove my car as a daily driver for the first 4...

I drove my car as a daily driver for the first 4 years. Total miles during that time was about 48,000 miles.
Forum: Originality Forum 09-26-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By rms427
I counted 12 under the front above the dash. In...

I counted 12 under the front above the dash. In the back I couldn't feel all the way across because of the carpet material near the sides. The spacing does not seem to be even so I would be surprised...
Forum: Oklahoma Cobras 08-20-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,447
Posted By rms427
A number of years ago I was at the local Fair...

A number of years ago I was at the local Fair Grounds for a concert. A lady selling raffle tickets walked up to me and with a smile told me that we don't like you folks. I asked her what she was...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-09-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 803
Posted By rms427
Jamo, It wasn't my gut I think it was a knee. It...

Jamo, It wasn't my gut I think it was a knee. It occurred where I had welded up a hole in the aluminum. I probably annealed the metal. It was so soft I pushed it back up with my fingers. Still has a...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-09-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 803
Posted By rms427
Damn

Well after screwing around for 2 years painting my car I put a big dent in it. Since I had taken out the radiator to remove the hood I decided to change out the hoses. I had a lot of trouble getting...
Forum: Antique & Collectibles 05-27-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,371
Posted By rms427
I used a Fram PH16 for years on my 427. It's a...

I used a Fram PH16 for years on my 427. It's a short version of PH8A (equivalent to the ford FL 1A). The 427 and 289 used the same filter. I used several other filters over the years that were...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-14-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,869
Posted By rms427
I once parked my cobra on the street in Hermosa...

I once parked my cobra on the street in Hermosa Beach (just outside LA) and left the key in it. This was on the main street off the ocean. It was a holiday weekend in the Summer and it was really...
Forum: Originality Forum 04-04-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,023
Posted By rms427
Somewhere I have the original jack, grease gun...

Somewhere I have the original jack, grease gun and clips. The grease gun was never used and I tried to use the jack once. Since it won't go under the car if you have a flat I took it out and replaced...
Forum: Australian Cobra Club 02-04-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,906
Posted By rms427
I spent a week convincing my dad to cosign on a...

I spent a week convincing my dad to cosign on a loan for my car a month before I graduated from college in June 1968. I finally got him to agree after a week by convincing him it would be worth a lot...
Forum: NorCal Cobras 12-13-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,054
Posted By rms427
Duane, I would be there but am working at...

Duane,

I would be there but am working at the Annual Grass Valley / Nevada City Motorcycle Toy Run.

Have fun, Ray
Forum: Originality Forum 11-26-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,539
Posted By rms427
Second try to attach photo on cam length. 23102

Second try to attach photo on cam length.
23102
Forum: Originality Forum 11-26-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,539
Posted By rms427
I think I have attached a picture of the cam on...

I think I have attached a picture of the cam on my car with a quarter to give an idea how long the cam is. Hope this helps.
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