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04-13-2011, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1715, Roush Built 434 ci Stroker, Dart Block, Ported AFR 205 Heads... 561 hp / 547 tq, Former Roush Show Car, Completed and Prepped By Olthoff Racing.
Posts: 1,066
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Originally Posted by CobraEd
I used to go to car shows all the time when I first got the car. Now I never go. Not interested. Even if they gave me a 25' trophy, for sitting around all day in the sun doing nothing, . . . Just don't care.
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This is exactly how I feel about car shows. I have friends that have tried to talk me into it, and they just don't do anything for me. |
04-12-2011, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Phoenix,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR: 302 w/aluminum heads, Edlebrock injection. Street car trim, no scoop, side pipes or rollbar.
Posts: 1,869
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I've never 'shown' mine although we sometimes go to drive-in type shows. When we do I like to park it and then go look at other cars. Because, you know, I've seen mine before. I don't even like to sit by it because then I have to watch people look at it and they ask me stuff and it gets old.
I built it to drive, I live on a dirt road and this is AZ...it's dusty here. The day I worried about wiping down every last inch of the motor and picking all the gravel out of the carpet will be the day I sell it...literally, because that's the only reason I could see for doing all that very un-fun crap.
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04-13-2011, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Cape Coral,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: 2009 Solbra
Posts: 3,861
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A car show normal has an entrance fee of $15-$25 and, yes if you win a trophy you paid for it in advance. The car show is usually an all day adventure sitting in the hot sun waiting for that trophy you might or might not win. If the car show is sponsored by the local Corvette club all the trophies will be given out to the Corvettes long before they get to the Cobras clean or in patina. The Cruise-In is normally a short term gathering where car enthusiasts gather and BS and you can leave any time you want. During our snowbird season here in Florida I can take you to a Car Show or Cruise-In each and every day of the week within an hours drive from my house. On Saturday and Sunday you will have multiple shows to pick from to attend. I have attended both but really like a Cruise-In better but most of the time I leave my car at home and take my camera, take my pictures and leave any time I feel like I have had enough car show.
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The gene pool could use a little chlorine.
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04-13-2011, 06:53 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: ione,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1473 392 cu.in. titanium/black stripes
Posts: 945
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I totally agree with Maricopa. I live at the end of a gravel road and while I try to keep my car as clean and nice as I can... I have it to drive, not to constantly wax and shine and fuss over. Cruise-ins are fun and seeing other cars and friends is the reason I go, as far as shows I have absolutely no interest in sitting by my car in a parking lot waiting to get judged for something that doesn't matter to me.
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04-13-2011, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Santa Rosa Valley,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham KMP500 LeMans- Roush 451 Shelby block; KMP Flip-top with cammer: KMP 289 Bronze under construction.
Posts: 285
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For me, I think participating in a car show is more about the fellowship with other car enthusiasts then getting a trophy. I agree that sitting around your car all day is a drag. Meeting new people and getting away for the afternoon is why I go to shows. I much rather spend the day at the track...
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04-19-2011, 09:14 AM
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Evryday is a roadstr day
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: North Jakarta, Indonesia,
Oh
Cobra Make, Engine: RHD Hurricane street roadster HM1081 aging nicely in the garage
Posts: 5,725
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About 10 years ago I bought a wannabe Cobra made locally here in Indonesia by a guy that had a couple of small photos. He made four, 3 still on the road. They sure aren't accurate and mine has a Aussie GM Holden in line six and an auto and no top. My kids and I rewired it, learned how to fiberglass, changed bits and pieces and a heap of other things. We drive it all over, lots of strangers have had a sit in it, people all over give us thumbs up and we seldom wash it or polish it. I have friends who have big buck cars of the Italian kind and they won't let any one touch it, near it or breathe on it. They spend all their time worrying about a nick or a scratch or the paint fading in the sun. We have a heap more fun than they do. The dog sits inside with the kids and they pretend they are driving and going on adventures (no keys in sight) and now we have a Hurricane replica about 50% finished and its going to be the same way. Fun and driven and enjoyed. Its a car, so we get out and use 'em. If you want to spend your time polishing and sitting making vroom noises, that's up to you...either way, there's plenty of room for both of us, you'll have more room at the shows for parking and I'll have more room on the road. We can all be happy. 
ken
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04-19-2011, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: ASHEVILLE,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 427W
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I agree 100%, there is a place for both...
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04-19-2011, 04:43 PM
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I would NOT let this man drive my car. 
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04-20-2011, 04:18 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: MARKSVILLE,LA.,,
Posts: 3,235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TButtrick
I would NOT let this man drive my car.
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Well, not with his eyes taped shut and a quart jar of "shine" in his hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know that guy personally,so under better conditions than he is in in that picture,I would let him drive my car.....after all, he's a really nice guy, likes men too!!!!!!!!
David
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04-20-2011, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: A Cobra
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THAT ISN"T YOU?????????
I was sure that was Dave.
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04-20-2011, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: MARKSVILLE,LA.,,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trularin
THAT ISN"T YOU?????????
I was sure that was Dave.
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Not me, but a good friend.........When I drink like that, I'm usually on the floor, not on a chair!!!! 
I can't find the picture to upload right now, but there is one floating around of Johnny Mac kissing me on the starting grid of the SAAC Vintage race at VIR,that's where the comment about Johnny liking men came from, you can thank Ron (Computerworks) for that picture.....
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Lord! I think my head still hurts from that SAAC event...what a party!
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Yes we did, "pass a good time" that weekend......My wifey still talks about it from time to time and brags about how she came in 2cd place in the wimmins driving thingy they did.....
David
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04-20-2011, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: MARKSVILLE,LA.,,
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Here's 2 "dudes" at SAAC........
Yours truly on the left, Johnny Mac on the right........
Ain't we a purty pair??????
David
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04-20-2011, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD
Not me, but a good friend.........When I drink like that, I'm usually on the floor, not on a chair!!!!
I can't find the picture to upload right now, but there is one floating around of Johnny Mac kissing me on the starting grid of the SAAC Vintage race at VIR,that's where the comment about Johnny liking men came from, you can thank Ron (Computerworks) for that picture.....
Yes we did, "pass a good time" that weekend......My wifey still talks about it from time to time and brags about how she came in 2cd place in the wimmins driving thingy they did.....
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I don't like men...dey jes' sumfin 'bout dem Cajun Boys!!!
...and don't forget...we knocked Dick Smith into the weeds during one track session! What a great guy, he is missed.
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04-20-2011, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD
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Lord! I think my head still hurts from that SAAC event...what a party!
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04-20-2011, 10:23 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD
I know that guy personally,so under better conditions than he is in in that picture,I would let him drive my car.....after all, he's a really nice guy, likes SHEEP too!!!!!!!!
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David,
Fixed it for you 
Bill S.
PS: Even with JM like the picture above, I'd most likely let him drive my car...Why, simple, I've seen him on the track and would trust him with my life if need be.....yes, even if all liquored up 
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04-20-2011, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
David,
Fixed it for you
Bill S.
PS: Even with JM like the picture above, I'd most likely let him drive my car...Why, simple, I've seen him on the track and would trust him with my life if need be.....yes, even if all liquored up |
Alright...let's not turn this into a JM Porn Thread...too much of that on the Internet already!
No track time for me Bill in some time due to the move to NC...looking to sell my 95 Cobra R....wanna get me a new toy!
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04-20-2011, 10:40 AM
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Member of the north
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Join Date: May 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: A Cobra
Posts: 11,207
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Not sure I would let that picture out, He looks like he is having too much fun kissing you...with the purse...and your eyes closed with a smile. dang dude.
Moon shine is the smoothest "medicine" there is.
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04-20-2011, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by John McMahon
looking to sell my 95 Cobra R....wanna get me a new toy!
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A new toy?
Bill S.
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04-19-2011, 04:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cleveland,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: FF Daytona Coupe #211, SPF,1037 sold
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David +1!!! Great Story! Thanks, for sharing.
Chris
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04-21-2011, 07:55 AM
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Member of the north
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Cobra Make, Engine: A Cobra
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That leaning thing is all of it. You are leaning.
That's okay though, I got the bare leg shot posted by HCL and got crap for it a long time.
Dang...you really are leaning. Video camera? You sure? I am not sure I have seen a video camera case that looks like a purse.
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