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289FIA Dimpled Trunk Lid
Just noticed a very nice Contemporary Motorworks 289FIA for sale and saw that it had the proper dimpled trunk lid that duplicates how the originals were configured.
Two questions: 1. Is Contemporary Motorworks still in business? Tried to find their web site and came up with nothing. 2. Do any of the other manufacturers of the 289FIA body style duplicate the dimpled trunk lid? I've looked at Shelby CSX 7000, Kirkham and I think ERA, and do not remember seeing it (at least if I am remembering correctly). As always, appreciate members response. Bob |
ERA's 289 FIA can be ordered with plain or dimpled trunk.
Gary |
hi
1. no 2. yes, most of the manufacturer of 289fia's duplicate dimples. but, i don't like those dimples and i've got smooth trunk on my scratch build 289 ! regards ozgur |
E.r.a. 1-860-224-0253
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Bob,
ERA does offer their 289 FIA with the trunk dimples ... see the link below. http://www.erareplicas.com/differ/index.htm - Tim |
Mine has dimples. The ERA dimples are cast into the lid. Some dimples are actually glasses on to a smooth lid. Not a deal breaker to most, but nice to know none the less...
Contemporary has long since been outta business. They made a nice car. A lot of the quality depends on the builder though. My ERA Dimples http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/DSC06778.JPG |
Contemporary has been gone for decade however they have a strong following in the forum section of this site.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/contemporary-classic-forums/ Nice thing about CCX is they are a great design with round tubular frame. However their 289 used the 4" tube like the 427 and not the 3" as original. This car was built by John McMahon NJ. |
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The other cut back door cars (USRRC for example) did not have dimples in the trunk. The trunk dimples are ugly. :eek: |
Like zits on a supermodels butt?:LOL:
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Bill S. |
They are too! Kinda like Glasses on a hot school teacher!:D
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here's sum dimples on a lid from a body I make to fit on an F5 frame. http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...e=SDC11588.JPG
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To me gorgeous! One of the few things that make them stand out from the hordes parked at the show.
But then I`ve always enjoyed the Business look on woman! |
Dimples on the trunk lid, Cut Back doors, More abrupt fender flares, Frowny snout, speedo on the wrong side, ugly & intrusive roll bar are all some of the strange things that make the FIA car so cool!
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Thanks for the props! Lots of blood, sweat and tears in that build. It was tough to finish it because of all the time I was spending at the track with the Mustang. I know you left your DNA on the car when I wasn't looking! :D:D:D Here is a nice shot of the rear....the dimples aren't as pronounced on the Contemporary.... http://www.cobranet.com/coppermine/a...s/IMG_1246.JPG I'm almost tempted to buy it back myself!:CRY: |
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Ah yes, but just like with your 95 "R" Model you'll never know just where ;) Bill S. |
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Thanks for the Response
As always, appreciate members response and images.
In regards to the asthetics of the dimples, can only say that varied opinions are just that...varied opinions. I personally do not think the side pipes on the 427SC are asthetically pleasing or practical from one perspective (snake bite thinking here), but still love their sound and practicality (from another perspective) of getting the exhaust a bit further off the ground. |
http://www.uniquemotorcars.com/images/000_0061.jpg
Here Unique has a dimpled trunk lid with a reverse hinge to allow entrance to the trunk because of the Lemans hard top. |
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