My fake is faker than your fake!

[CCRsAC]

Now, c'mon guys... show how far off the mark your cars are - let's be proud of the rattle-traps we throw together in our garages.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by CCRsAC

Thanks, man - just having fun. The color is '66 Ford Ivy Green in PPG Envirobase (water borne color).

Great selection and application, a true standout color.

[dallas_]

Are those fake Girling reservoirs and a fake voltage regulator too?

You are indeed skilled in fakery.

[CCRsAC]

I call this one the "dash nub" - truly the height of idiocy to spend time (in this case an entire weekend) building up layer after layer of fiberglass strips to round over the 90* cowl lip of what's really just an inverted boat hull and graft in a piece of metal to make it look a little more like something it ain't.

[CCRsAC]

Originally Posted by dallas_

Are those fake Girling reservoirs and a fake voltage regulator too?

You are indeed skilled in fakery.

BUSTED!!!!

Yes indeedy - those Girlings (let's call them "girlies" since they're not real) are from Moss, so reproductions all the way and the voltage regulator is really one of the repo solid-state units with an old cover in place of the low-profile one that it came with.

[CCRsAC]

Oh, you guys are going to love this one... now I've gone too far - Bwaaaahahahahahaha:

[RangerMac]

I didn't build mine, or paint it, put the wheels on, or even change the oil in it the first three years. However, it is BAD!!! I have spent a lot of time, money and effort in keeping it in showroom condition. And for all the smug "is it real?" people out there (especially those that don't have a car at all, let alone one this nice), SUCK IT!

[CCRsAC]

Originally Posted by RangerMac

I didn't build mine, or paint it, put the wheels on, or even change the oil in it the first three years. However, it is BAD!!! I have spent a lot of time, money and effort in keeping it in showroom condition. And for all the smug "is it real?" people out there (especially those that don't have a car at all, let alone one this nice), SUCK IT!

Rock on, man, even if we all know that nobody, and I mean nobody, who knows anything about Cobras would ever think of putting 17" wheels on a real one - how horrifying.

Wear your fakeness proudly, brother!

[CCRsAC]

Keep calm and fake on!

Creative use of Finishline's adhesive "AC" steering wheel hub centers on what are clearly bolt-on wheels.

[CCRsAC]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

Great selection and application, a true standout color.

Thanks - I can't take credit, though, it was my friend who owns the shop we painted it at who recommended the black sealer underneath, which gives it a really rich look.

[RangerMac]

Originally Posted by CCRsAC

Rock on, man, even if we all know that nobody, and I mean nobody, who knows anything about Cobras would ever think of putting 17" wheels on a real one - how horrifying.

Wear your fakeness proudly, brother!

18s are an option now. Oh, the level of "not real" keeps getting bigger and bigger.

Nice car by the way. Love the color.

[CCRsAC]

Eighteens!?! My bad... you know what they say, though... give them an inch and they'll fake a mile.

[Ralphy]

Keep Calm and Fake On! LOL, sounds like a great T shirt.

Ralphy

[henrik]

Originally Posted by CCRsAC

Rock on, man, even if we all know that nobody, and I mean nobody, who knows anything about Cobras would ever think of putting 17" wheels on a real one - how horrifying.

Wear your fakeness proudly, brother!

those are 18"

[Snake2998]

A kit car (Gasp) with 17"X10" wheels and Chevy motor and TH 400 auto box and Jag suspension with Ford badged steering wheel (the only Ford thing in it lol) built (assembled) by wife and I some 20 odd years back - It out fakes you all.

But it is a GENUINE trade marked Cobra as Shamrock in South Africa held the trade mark at that time.

[Thor maine]

That is looking like it is going to be a beautiful Fake. I was going to say that I ( as I get reminded of it constantly on this site) was one of the Most Fake. The Chevy engine, the beautiful Bow Tie. But in this whole Fake-a-doo topic thing I have found out the AC Heritage the new and genuine new incarnation of AC Cars Ltd is making Genuine COB/COX Continuation COBRAS with .... wait for it...... GM LS-7 engines!! As much as the new series of CSX 4000 plus car are REAL1's. The new AC's are genuine Real1s. So new genuine Real1s AC's come from the factory with GM/Chevy engine. Something the New CSX's can not say as they are sold as "Specialty Kit's" minus engine-minus trans. So who has more of a REAL1 ?

[PSB]

What the heck, I'll play:

Fake aluminum engine compartment (well, it's real aluminum but it covers fiberglass), and one that I always chuckled at myself for doing - a genuine Lucas washer bottle, but not the "correct" one.



Another sign of insanity - genuine Lucas tail lights, but the wrong ones

[mdross1]

Wow what a beautiful start on your what are we calling them now too many choices. Would happily show mine off but the pictures have faded after all these years. Good thing we have this All Cobra section that way we all have a place to show off just remember keep it truthful.

[PhoneGuy]

OK, so in this picture you will notice my fake 427 that is really a 302, along with a fake carburetor that is really a throttle body EFI.



Then in this picture you will see the fake knock off wheels along with the fake fiberglass body - and just for added measure 2 - count them 2 roll bars!



And while were at it since we are showing off paint booth fakes, here is one for good measure - allah blue with white stripes in the making.

[mptech]

Chris, the only thing "fake" about your car, is your modesty, that car is a REAL beauty. I love the personal touches that no one would think of! It's turning out great. Rock On, in-deed!
Great thread! Thanks for the morning laffs!

Ok, here's my new fake paint job (metal flake and hint of pearl, gasp!), and my real smile from ear-to-ear! (Oh, and my fake 427 badge on the fender and double fake rectangular tail-lights. Chris, this is one of my favorite mods!)
Sure seemed real driving it yesterday!