Special Offer from SAAC - Cobra Registry

[Blas]

Got mine too. Looked perfect.

[computerworks]

Like I said earlier...some were just open-box returns.

Almost down to bare shelf... glad everyone was happy with their purchase.

[BMK]

Ron,

Just sent email and card details... Tnx.

Cheers and all the best from Downunder.

Bernie.

[BMK]

Ned

.. I am still trying to calculate the tax out on that salary. May offset the loss you showed in your return last year...

[tkb289]

Received my copy a while ago, just opened it up this morning (Merry Christmas) and it's in great shape. First time I have seen a registry and wow what an impressive resource, like others have said a must for any Shelby enthusiast.

Thanks CW !

[bwcobra15]

I received my Registry today, gift-wrapped from my very thoughtful son Nick. Its awesome!

[Mr Jody]

Received my copy on Christmas Eve. It was in impeccable condition, and it is a wealth of information.

I hate to sound like Elaine, in the episode of Seinfeld, where George gives her a nice Cashmere sweater, and she almost immediately notices an almost imperceptible red spot on it, but as I was initially thumbing through my copy of the registry, I noticed on page 478, in the “427 Cobra Specifications” table, the bore and stroke are listed as 4.24 and 3.87.

Every other document I have seen lists these as 4.23 and 3.78 (when shown to two decimal places). It appears the 3.87 is probably just a typo of transposing the 3.78, and maybe just a typo with the 4.24, also. It is correct that 4.23 and 3.78 are what should be here, right? I mean, if it were 4.24 and 3.87, it would be a “437” instead of a “427”.

I’m probably not the first one to notice this, and while it is somewhat of a minor detail in such a massive amount of information, since it is prominently displayed in the main table of 427 specifications, I think that this is one place where it would be desirable to have the correct information presented.

I tried the publisher’s website listed in the front and back of the book (www.kopec-eber-publishing.com) and got an internet explorer error that it wasn’t found. There are several people listed in the back (pg 1605) for updating registry information for individual cars for the next edition, but I wasn’t sure who this type of information should go to. Someone here probably knows who the correct contact person is, if you could please pass it along. (Would Ron (Computerworks) be a the man?)

[1ntCobra]

The guy you would want to contact is Ned Scudder, he is the cobra registrar. His id on Club Cobra is Nedsel.

In terms of the kopec-eber-publishing.com website, I'm not surprised that website it no longer available. I believe that Ken Eber left SAAC as part of the agreement of the legal dispute between Shelby and SAAC.

Originally Posted by Mr Jody

Received my copy on Christmas Eve. It was in impeccable condition, and it is a wealth of information.

I hate to sound like Elaine, in the episode of Seinfeld, where George gives her a nice Cashmere sweater, and she almost immediately notices an almost imperceptible red spot on it, but as I was initially thumbing through my copy of the registry, I noticed on page 478, in the “427 Cobra Specifications” table, the bore and stroke are listed as 4.24 and 3.87.

Every other document I have seen lists these as 4.23 and 3.78 (when shown to two decimal places). It appears the 3.87 is probably just a typo of transposing the 3.78, and maybe just a typo with the 4.24, also. It is correct that 4.23 and 3.78 are what should be here, right? I mean, if it were 4.24 and 3.87, it would be a “437” instead of a “427”.

I’m probably not the first one to notice this, and while it is somewhat of a minor detail in such a massive amount of information, since it is prominently displayed in the main table of 427 specifications, I think that this is one place where it would be desirable to have the correct information presented.

I tried the publisher’s website listed in the front and back of the book (www.kopec-eber-publishing.com) and got an internet explorer error that it wasn’t found. There are several people listed in the back (pg 1605) for updating registry information for individual cars for the next edition, but I wasn’t sure who this type of information should go to. Someone here probably knows who the correct contact person is, if you could please pass it along. (Would Ron (Computerworks) be a the man?)

[Nedsel]

Your comments are noted and the written mistakes will be investigated. I hate to flog the lackeys at what is supposed to be a happy, holiday season, but heads must roll.

[computerworks]

I promise we will fix that obvious typo in the next edition.

We print every 10 or 12 years.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

Your comments are noted and the written mistakes will be investigated. I hate to flog the lackeys at what is supposed to be a happy, holiday season, but heads must roll.

The beatings will continue until morale improves.................

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

The beatings will continue until morale improves.................

Rumor has it the Cobra registrar like that

[1ntCobra]

I didn't realize you had a lackey, let alone more than one...

Originally Posted by Nedsel

Your comments are noted and the written mistakes will be investigated. I hate to flog the lackeys at what is supposed to be a happy, holiday season, but heads must roll.

[saturnkk]

I am very excited as my is reported to be on its way to me!!!

[Mr Jody]

Thanks guys. Not really trying to roll heads….just figured we would all want it right in the future.

If it makes anybody feel any more at ease about my noticing this, I will add that when I retired oh so many years ago, I was an engineer writing and reviewing operating procedures in a nuclear plant, where a typo could mean the difference between just another ho-hum day at the plant for Homer Simpson, and a baaaaaaad day at the office (ie., once a numbers nerd, always a numbers nerd).

This certainly doesn’t detract from the other information in there. It’s still a fantastic book!

[saturnkk]

Originally Posted by Mr Jody

Thanks guys. Not really trying to roll heads….just figured we would all want it right in the future.

If it makes anybody feel any more at ease about my noticing this, I will add that when I retired oh so many years ago, I was an engineer writing and reviewing operating procedures in a nuclear plant, where a typo could mean the difference between just another ho-hum day at the plant for Homer Simpson, and a baaaaaaad day at the office (ie., once a numbers nerd, always a numbers nerd).

This certainly doesn’t detract from the other information in there. It’s still a fantastic book!

427...428 whatever it takes.

[427 Street]

I just received mine in the mail.. WOW! It looks like a brand new book...what a great deal. Thank you so much, and I am looking forward to joining the SAAC. I think I was a member in 1986 when I was 16...yikes...time to join up again.

[computerworks]

Good move! ...Membership has its privileges.

I did say that some are merely cosmetic blems from handling, etc.

We are down to the last small carton. A few more out the door and we will have exhausted the stack of rejects.

Thanks to all and glad you were pleased.

[PDUB]

Hi Ron,

If it's not too late, please put one aside for me. Sent you an email... let me know.

Thanks!

[legenmetals]

I paid for mine on 12-12-12 with PayPal. I hope it was shipped out!