Chevy in a Cobra

[vector1]

Imo, putting anything drive train wise into a Cobra lookalike should be supported. To denigrate and separate just dilutes the interest in this hobby. The car market has changed so much in the 40 yrs the Cobra was produced....

For example Backdraft has done well with the BMW based replica. Can you imagine putting the body on some of the imports the 'kids' are interested in and seeing an increase in the population of Cobra based bodies on the street? Probably be outlawed in California..

[NewYorkGuy]

For example Backdraft has done well with the BMW based replica. Can you imagine putting the body on some of the imports the 'kids' are interested in and seeing an increase in the population of Cobra based bodies on the street? Probably be outlawed in California..[/quote]


Sir, speaking on behalf of the 'kids' who grew up driving and modifying imports and also living in California, attended car shows, cruises, underground street races, I will say about 90% of this crowd has no interest in Cobras. Just aint modern. Most 'kids' have 1 car at a time, and it's hard to live with an open roadster for daily driving and street light to street light racing.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by vector1

Imo, putting anything drive train wise into a Cobra lookalike should be supported. To denigrate and separate just dilutes the interest in this hobby. The car market has changed so much in the 40 yrs the Cobra was produced....

For example Backdraft has done well with the BMW based replica. Can you imagine putting the body on some of the imports the 'kids' are interested in and seeing an increase in the population of Cobra based bodies on the street? Probably be outlawed in California..

I understand your point vector1, but denigration of the cobra (I'll say dilution) started right out of the box with anything replica. Top loaders were replaced with 5-speeds, 427's replaced with monster stroked BB or SB race motors, adios girling discs, upgraded suspension, wheels etc. For us JBL guys, I don't even think we're apples from the same tree (nor intended to be). These are hotrods with cobra bodies, they are not required to uphold some standard of authenticity, bring on the LS7's!

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

These are hotrods with cobra bodies, they are not required to uphold some standard of authenticity, bring on the LS7's!

My oh my... Haven't you changed your tune
Good to see you were listening though.

This from you in regard to putting a Chevy under the hood not all that long ago really.

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

No argument here, but there is one minor difference you overlooked. When I park at the local watering hole and get the inevitable "what's under the hood?" I can proudly pop the latches without fear of "you ruined it!"

Good for you AL! Good for you!
I'm happy for you.


Now it might take a couple years more, but it won't be too long before you change your tune on the SB revving faster than BB, and before you'll want a BB in your ultimate cobra.

Relax, relax... RELAX! I'm still just teasin'

Enjoy your day.