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Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 11-10-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,235
Posted By Slick61
those of us in DRY Southern California have a...

those of us in DRY Southern California have a much easier time maintaining our polished/uncoated wheels. I've polished mine maybe 3-4 times in the last 8 years... :LOL:
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-26-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By Slick61
nevermind... just saw the original post date...

nevermind... just saw the original post date...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-30-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Posted By Slick61
Superformance also did a Monterey red (chevy...

Superformance also did a Monterey red (chevy color) or maybe Crystal red... hard to say... knowing the manufacturer may narrow it down.
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-30-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,163
Posted By Slick61
Pros: -factory assembled, so quality is a...

Pros:
-factory assembled, so quality is a fairly well-known commodity
-roomier cockpit
-BMW E36 suspension, so parts are relatively easily sourced
-if it's a small block, you'll have plenty of...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-30-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,202
Posted By Slick61
Based on the 15" wheels, rollbar-attached...

Based on the 15" wheels, rollbar-attached seatbelt, & amber turn signals, I'd assume it's a pretty early build number. I take it there's no plaque on the driver's side footbox under the hood? There...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-30-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,163
Posted By Slick61
well... if it's a Backdraft, there's TONS of...

well... if it's a Backdraft, there's TONS of legroom in the passenger side... very roomy.
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-26-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,163
Posted By Slick61
IIRC, the early safety issues were easily...

IIRC, the early safety issues were easily solved... heat shield for the brake master, bolt-in safety hoop for the driveshaft... and my seatbelts were (I've been told) the first to be run through...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-24-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,513
Posted By Slick61
I got snakebit on my first outing in my...

I got snakebit on my first outing in my Backdraft, but never since... and I always caution passengers to "watch the pipes" when exiting. And I never leave my car out of site in public... ESPECIALLY...
Forum: Superformance 06-24-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,103
Posted By Slick61
a lot of us have dings in the top of the door...

a lot of us have dings in the top of the door from the seatbelt buckles... it's CHARACTER! LOL Seriously tho... for something that deep, I'd imaging your only option would be to fill it with...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-16-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Slick61
I'm in Santa Clarita... about 45-60 minutes...

I'm in Santa Clarita... about 45-60 minutes away... BDR#89... not sure if the timing will work tho... going up for sale in the next week or so...
...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-15-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,138
Posted By Slick61
getting a loan on a Backdraft (or any replica) is...

getting a loan on a Backdraft (or any replica) is typically a dicey proposition that you'd likely pay through the nose for. Most lending institutions won't touch a hand-built or special-construction...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-15-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,575
Posted By Slick61
BDR #89. Crimson red, silver stripes. 8900...

BDR #89. Crimson red, silver stripes. 8900 miles. DART aluminum-blocked 427 Windsor stroker by Keith Craft Racing, 612 hp/615 ft-lbs torque. Currently running a Holley 770 cfm carb, but also have...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 06-11-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,575
Posted By Slick61
I have a Keith Craft aluminum DART-blocked 427...

I have a Keith Craft aluminum DART-blocked 427 Windsor stroker in my BackDraft that made 612 hp, 615 ft-lbs... it's a beast... and it's going up for sale in the next few weeks... ;)
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 07-17-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,052
Posted By Slick61
my engine builder (Keith Craft) recommended...

my engine builder (Keith Craft) recommended 20W-50... it's all I've ever used.
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-12-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,234
Posted By Slick61
Castrol 20W-50

Castrol 20W-50
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-09-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,459
Posted By Slick61
I've had instances where I was working outside,...

I've had instances where I was working outside, with the garage door open. I'd go inside for a bit, to get a snack or drink or something, and when returning to the garage, find people standing in...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-15-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,808
Posted By Slick61
As a resident of the LA 'burbs, my Backdraft is...

As a resident of the LA 'burbs, my Backdraft is never out-of-sight when parked... too many stupid people with no respect for OPP... and who think an open car is an invitation. And then there's...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-13-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 17,445
Posted By Slick61
If you're tall, the Backdraft is a better "fit"...

If you're tall, the Backdraft is a better "fit" due to the larger cockpit- more seat adjustability. As for the heater... the engine alone does a great job at keeping things toasty... just...
Forum: Australian Cobra Club 04-28-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By Slick61
I like the Bernese Mountain Dog!

I like the Bernese Mountain Dog!
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-16-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,022
Posted By Slick61
normal... I get 8-9 around town, maybe 12 doing...

normal... I get 8-9 around town, maybe 12 doing steady-state cruising on the freeway.
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 04-11-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,268
Posted By Slick61
Speaking from personal experience, look at them...

Speaking from personal experience, look at them all before making a decision. Each make has their own unique qualities which you may find desirable/undesirable. After I looked at, and rode in...
Forum: Originality Forum 04-02-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,577
Posted By Slick61
not fighting... just trying to help. call...

not fighting... just trying to help.

call Shelby American... they may have an idea... tho who knows how many suppliers they bought their steel from over the years.

which brings me to a...
Forum: So Cal Cobra Club 04-01-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By Slick61
I think the only way to void the SB-100 is to...

I think the only way to void the SB-100 is to register it out of state.

You SHOULD be completely exempt... if your registration renewal says smog check required... something's wrong.
Forum: Originality Forum 03-27-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,577
Posted By Slick61
portable x-ray analyzers can be had for much less...

portable x-ray analyzers can be had for much less that $20k. If you have a sample of the tubing, grind an area down to bare metal, clean it, then take it to a scrap yard that buys/recycles metal......
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 02-19-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,318
Posted By Slick61
612 hp/615 tq at the crank... 456 hp at the...

612 hp/615 tq at the crank... 456 hp at the wheels...
(Dart-blocked aluminum 427 Windsor stroker)

I think a 15% reduction is overly optimistic for most. The side pipes are lossy... and...
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