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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-27-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By fostereast
427 Block

As far as I know the 427 blocks cast for aftermarket by Ford use did not or might not have "casting" numbers on them, just the date code casting. I've had two '73 blocks that do not have casting...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-22-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,858
Posted By fostereast
Vanilla Build?

Good point, I've ever seen a blue or red Cobra w/stripes, a roll bar, side pipes and a 600 hp motor that requires ear plugs to drive down the road (aka the "vanilla build") :)
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 04-18-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,858
Posted By fostereast
FE or Coyote

FE: It's very difficult to identify a 390 from a 427, when it's put together and in an engine bay. If you use Aluminum heads and an Aluminum intake, it's not that heavy. The FE is a great engine...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-21-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 34,184
Posted By fostereast
Engine

Flygirl,

Good luck with your build, My favorite replica is an ERA with undercar exhaust. With respect to engines; keep in mind Shelby used whatever he could get. Sideoilers, 428's and a few...
Forum: FE TALK 11-21-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 30,053
Posted By fostereast
Broken Crank

I think the cast iron would have been just as bad. Aluminum can be welded easier, so it should be a safer choice. Sounds like in your case, it's beyond repair. It would be nice to see lots of...
Forum: FE TALK 04-11-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,240
Posted By fostereast
Aluminum Blocks Good for 10K Miles Before Rebuild

Been a while since I've been around, I hope everyone's getting ready for spring rides!

I've been told that the historic problem with aluminum heads, blocks etc. is that the machining requirements...
Forum: Lounge 08-24-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,589
Posted By fostereast
Fi

I thought this was first offered in 1957.
Forum: Lounge 08-24-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,506
Posted By fostereast
Cash for Clunkers

It takes more energy to make a new car than any car will ever burn in gas. So if you have a clunker, driving it ito the ground is the best thing for the environment regardless of the MPG. Getting a...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-18-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 30,767
Posted By fostereast
Remembering being snubbed...

My dad always had & loved Corvettes. We owned a fairly rare '69 big block in the early '80s that must have blown the engine when it was still very new, and it had a ''69 or '70 dated CE block that...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-25-2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,739
Posted By fostereast
Where are you coming from?

Factory Five is a great bunch of people, Including Dave Smith. Unless you own a Shelby, you should be happy that one kit car company has the funds, and business savvy to keep this cottage industry...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-05-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,592
Posted By fostereast
Date Code

If the 9 has two dots under it, is is a 79 block, if not it is probably a 69

Year, Month(J), day

9J28

I think...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-05-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By fostereast
emachineshop

if your making party favors it's OK, but other than that I don't know how a serious business could use this service.

There is a need for shops more set up for prototype work.

MFG.com...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 11-30-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,592
Posted By fostereast
427 Block

Their is a good chance it is a replacement block and it would not have a number beyond the date code listed on the area where the block is machined to place the oil filter.

Some pictures would...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-17-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,334
Posted By fostereast
Why?

Why would you do that?

My project is taking way too long to get off the ground, and I have two 427 blocks and lots of parts, but I have been thinking that for the driving I will probably do, a 390...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-01-2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,334
Posted By fostereast
I always heard that Nissan was afraid the car may...

I always heard that Nissan was afraid the car may be a flop, and did not want to risk the "Nissan" brand name. I have never heard how the Datsun name came about though. Now I know :)
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-31-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,334
Posted By fostereast
Cars

Mid year vettes were considered junk by a lot of people in the early 70's. My dad bought a running one in good shape for $100, but the headlights would not go up and down and he did not even bother...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-31-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,334
Posted By fostereast
Cars and their value

Just a little perspective/humor, not exactly accurate, but from the fifties on try naming a car that is worth a lot of money now that was not considered a POS in its day or shortly there after. The...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-04-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,447
Posted By fostereast
Cruise Control

Hey, if you have the cruise control on, you'll miss some of that wonderful engine music as the rpm's are changing more frquently.

My dad had cruise control on a five speed and boy you knew you had...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-28-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,317
Posted By fostereast
Engines for Cobra

IMHO:

What I love about Cobra's is that because it's a Kit Car (Replica) it is each persons interpretation of their dream.

Where I think it gets challenging is that we all feel that we need to...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-16-2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 34,531
Posted By fostereast
Cars vs Component Cars

What am I missing?
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-16-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 34,531
Posted By fostereast
Original Cobras were not component cars

Posted by Power Surge: "Let us not forget, that original comp and S/Cs were component vehicles too. They rollers were made by AC, and shipped to Shelby, minus drivetrain (and paint). Shelby added the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-16-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,994
Posted By fostereast
FEA is a great tool

For David K.

Out of curiosity, do you strain guage any of your designs and stress them in a way that let's you compare actual results to your FEA results. It would be fun to see pictures of...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-16-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Posted By fostereast
#198

I was at FFR's annual open house and took a shot of Dick Smith's #198.

Feel free to copy it for personal usage.

http://jimeast.smugmug.com/gallery/5181395_zCB7t#314095770_rZkFm

It was a fun...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-16-2008, 06:23 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 34,531
Posted By fostereast
This definition works for the kit car crowd (A...

This definition works for the kit car crowd (A little to much snake-oil for me though) For the uninformed car show visitor, try something a little simpler like. "It's a replica of the 1960's Cobra....
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-04-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,432
Posted By fostereast
Shelby

With any public figure goes two things. the Icon and the man. The icon is real he won Lemans in the 50's and was a great driver, he hoodwinked everyone into letting him build the Cobra on their...
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