
10-07-2013, 11:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill D
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
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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).
Cheers,
Glen
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