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Old 10-08-2013, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill D View Post
No sstl bodied Cobras have been made. Stainless is hard to work, and the complex curves would make it a real challenge, if even possible. The copper bodied Cobra is a Kirkham and owned by an acquaintance named Darren
Agreed. SS is not ductile enough. To form stainless steel into 'Cobra curves', there would need to be a lot of cutting and welding, just like on an E-type bonnet (XK-E hood).
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