Ford engine cobra vs. Chevy engine cobra- race for bragging rights?

[AL427SBF]

Per SAAC -

CSX Continuation Cobras: Current production Cobras built by Shelby to more less original standards delivered without engine and transmission.

This means the owner can install whatever motor & transmission they want and it is still a CSX Continuation Cobra, i.e. genuine Cobra. If Joe Dirt Sr. puts a cammer in his, and Joe Dirt Jr. puts a BB Chevy in his, both father and son are assured reserved parking in the Continuation Cobra section at the next SAAC gathering. If Joe Dirt Sr. says "son, you blew it with that BB Chevy", Joe Dirt Jr. can say "pops, you blew it with that cammer, suppose to be a 427 Side Oiler".

Kit Car or Replica: Any Car with a body which approximates the original Cobra shape, using any kind frame, suspension, brakes or driveline.

Here Kit Car and Replica are used interchangeably. So you ask the question Kit Car or Replica of what? Why a Cobra that's what. So Kit Car Cobra or Replica Cobra are valid terms to use for these 3rd party cars REGARDLESS of how close they follow the original cobra provided they have a body which approximates the original cobra. Chevy power, Ford power, Hemi power - it doesn't matter, they are all cobra replicas, any frame, suspension, brakes and driveline will do!

Whew, glad we got that ironed out before things started heading south!

[jhv48]

If SAAC said it, it must be true!

[AL427SBF]

The Kit Car Cobra or Replica Cobra line is any car with a body which approximates the original Cobra shape, using any kind of frame, suspension, brakes and driveline - pretty simple.

Your Street Beast motor boat doesn't make the grade, last time I checked boats don't have suspension or brakes.

Your daughter's 2013 VW convertible with Street Beast body does make the grade and is a Cobra Replica provided we agree the Street Beast body does approximate the original Cobra shape. How good a Cobra Replica is it, piss-poor no doubt, but nonetheless a Cobra Replica as defined by the preeminent authority on such matters.

SAAC rules, regs and definitions are what they are, you can't pick and choose the ones you like and discard the ones you don't, it's an all or nothing proposition.

[ItBites]

Yawn...

[lovehamr]

Bragging rights with a chebbie powered cobra? There can be no bragging rights in sacrilege! Take heed ye fornicators of sheep and bovine for thou hath created an unholy union between shark and snake. For this heresy ye shall all surely perish in the flames of eternal damnation!

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by lovehamr

Bragging rights with a chebbie powered cobra? There can be no bragging rights in sacrilege! Take heed ye fornicators of sheep and bovine for thou hath created an unholy union between shark and snake. For this heresy ye shall all surely perish in the flames of eternal damnation!

Feel The Power Of THOR, return to the Realm Eternal Asgard, and Cobra replicas with Chevy engines. And genuine new AC Cobra with Chevy engines from the factory.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Thor maine

Feel The Power Of THOR, return to the Realm Eternal Asgard, and Cobra replicas with Chevy engines. And genuine new AC Cobra with Chevy engines from the factory.

CS has returned to the realm of the eternal asgard, rejoice my friends as CS takes his place behind the wheel of a chevy powered cobra to fulfill a lifelong dream not achievable as a mortal man.

[ItBites]

really?

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by ItBites

really?

Yes really!

Ok ok... When you die you'll have two things to worry about.
Whether you make it to heaven or hell.
If you make it to heaven, you'll have nothing to worry about.
If you end up in hell, you le too busy partying to have time to worry, meep in mind that's where all the naughty girls will be

:lol:

[ItBites]

blah, blah, blah... Bruce actually races his ORIGINAL Cobra. In REALity this qualifies him as inifnitely more knowledgeable than an owner of a FAKE 1 who only polishes, reads and prostelitizes while waxing messianic about the infinite wisdom of some 'book'. Actions speak louder than words. Outside of those who are SAAC members, no one cares what SAAC says. It is just a car club, not God. Period. End of story. Any argument to the contrary is self-delusional and farcical.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by ItBites

blah, blah, blah... Bruce actually races his ORIGINAL Cobra. In REALity this qualifies him as inifnitely more knowledgeable than an owner of a FAKE 1 who only polishes, reads and prostelitizes while waxing messianic about the infinite wisdom of some 'book'. Actions speak louder than words. Outside of those who are SAAC members, no one cares what SAAC says. It is just a car club, not God. Period. End of story. Any argument to the contrary is self-delusional and farcical.

Now there's a powerfully keen opening. "Blah, Blah, Blah"..Really?
Look, aside from your obvious little temper tantrum and lame failed attempts at insult which are consistent with the judgment of someone who decides to put a Chevy engine in a Cobra replica your equation of ownership = instant imbued knowledge is no longer surprisingly stupid statement from you. Its fully expected from you based on your engine choice and all your previous post content. Your latest post is crowned with your new gem that SAAC is "just a car club". You are at least consistent.

I would try and help you but I'll just let you enjoy your bliss.

HSC: Your information is incorrect.

Cheers

[Thor maine]

A Chevy powered COBRA truly is a Chariot of the Gods

[HSC-ZL1]

I kind of laugh at the ford vs chevy argument. If the information is correct the first V8 powered AC was a chevy that CS was on track with back in 57 or 58. He took that idea and created his version with the only manufacturer that would give him motors. Ford. He went on to create the cobra name and fame. I built my KIT with a big block 427 chevy ZL1. I never try to pass it off as an original. I do get a little tired of people who keep asking why I put a Chevy in a ford. I ask them where they see a Ford? To my knowledge I don't think Ford EVER built an AC. They did supply ford motors for CS's cars that were built by AC. I think at this point we can all agree that they are pretty much hot-rod versions of an AC. I personally would drool all over any of CS's original 260,289,&427 cobra's and the history he created with them. beyond that they are all hot-rod versions of the AC. If a kit is done well there is probably a story behind the builders IDEA of his version of the car. Instead of sneering why not ask why he did it that way and enjoy the ART of Hot-Rodding.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Thor maine

A Chevy powered COBRA truly is a Chariot of the Gods

Time to put the booze down and double down on the meds.

[Jamo]

Okie dokie kids, I think that about covers it.

Evan...oh, never mind.