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08-28-2014, 11:47 AM
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can anybody tell me what manufacturers this cobra is
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08-28-2014, 12:53 PM
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I'm dizzy........
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08-28-2014, 01:27 PM
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Upside down under
Judging by the photos, it could've been made in Australia...
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08-28-2014, 01:44 PM
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08-28-2014, 02:54 PM
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It's not too bad if you hold your computer upside down!
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08-28-2014, 03:19 PM
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Lenny,
So you've just bought it? I don't recognize the manufacturer; it looks to me like a home-built chassis. If you didn't have anybody look it over before purchasing, I would suggest having at least a mechanic check it out underneath as there's some rather worrying looking engineering there. In the second and also the 10th pictures, the size of the lower wishbones / A-arms and the way they're mounted to the chassis looks rather 'sub-professional'.
Got to say though that I had to lay sideways or stand on my head to view the pics, so I could be mistaken....but seriously, I wouldn't drive it too far or too fast before having a professional check it over thoroughly.
I hope it all goes well with the car. The body looks OK.
Cheers,
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08-28-2014, 05:31 PM
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Might want to move the lower radiator hose above the steering rack/frame (5th pic).
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08-28-2014, 05:32 PM
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You beat me too it.
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08-28-2014, 06:58 PM
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Mmmm. I'll take a shot at it. And say hello to everyone and apologize for my lack of info .
To me to k member "could be" oem. The frame structure looks like 2x4. And since it has coil overs and unique body parts. I'd is either a shell valley. Or home made.
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08-28-2014, 09:14 PM
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As a "user" .. "Driver" car it looks Ok to me . The front end actually looks like pretty decent arms with adjustability built with the heim joints .Its a Mustang type ...The rear also looks Ok with heims also. The Shocks also look to be fully adjustable too,front and the rears. Just change the wheels and it will look completly different. still take it for an inspection...Good luck man!..
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08-28-2014, 09:33 PM
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That's better!
Frame looks to be pretty stout. The flare on the rear fender is very distinct as is the hood latch location. Does the slip yoke look a little too far out? I know the rear suspension is hanging but???
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08-29-2014, 06:35 AM
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Cabrr
It's missing a Driveshaft Hoop. Very dangerous to drive without one. My guess is homebuilt, no Manufacturer would sell a car without one!
Last edited by SpeedQuest; 08-29-2014 at 06:36 AM..
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08-29-2014, 08:39 AM
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The frame is quite similar to an Integrity, but with Mustang suspension and live axle instead of Corvette IRS. Body is NOT an Integrity however.
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08-29-2014, 09:25 AM
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That driveshaft looks like it should be a little deeper than it is..
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08-29-2014, 05:48 PM
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That driveshaft looks like it should be a LOT deeper than it is..
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08-30-2014, 08:33 AM
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From the shots of the undercarriage and the body tub I would hazard a guess this might be an LA Exotics car. I've been under a couple and that is what it reminded me of .
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08-30-2014, 09:11 AM
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I really appreciate the replies, keep them coming, I will do a little research on Shell Valley and LA Exotics, I have done some on Shell Valley and the frame does look a little familiar can't find a good enough picture to really compare. I am really puzzled with the body, I have not found one on the web with side vents openings like these, all the ones I have seen are flush and you can just put the louvers flush on the inside? Also the dash's is part of the body all one piece?
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08-30-2014, 12:01 PM
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I really appreciate the replies, keep them coming, I will do a little research on Shell Valley and LA Exotics, I have done some on Shell Valley and the frame does look a little familiar can't find a good enough picture to really compare. I am really puzzled with the body, I have not found one on the web with side vents openings like these, all the ones I have seen are flush and you can just put the louvers flush on the inside? Also the dash's is part of the body all one piece?
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It's a home built frame, the body might have come from Shell Valley though as they regularly sell off a body only to home builders. The lack of a rear down tube on the rollbar is a key factor in this one.
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08-30-2014, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CHANMADD
As a "user" .. "Driver" car it looks Ok to me . The front end actually looks like pretty decent arms with adjustability built with the heim joints .Its a Mustang type ...The rear also looks Ok with heims also. The Shocks also look to be fully adjustable too,front and the rears. Just change the wheels and it will look completly different. still take it for an inspection...Good luck man!..
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CHANMADD, that blue arm and the way it's mounted to the chassis....that looks good??
Cheers,
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08-31-2014, 09:38 AM
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Actually ..that arm looks pretty stout to me. The brackets that hold it to the frame would definately be stronger if they were gusseted . But as a daily driver , I doubt that that would ever give trouble..assuming of course that the welds are good. A lot of "anal" "kit car builders go way over the top. Go look under your production car. That arm I would guess, that if you took the factory piece and that piece , started pounding them together the factory piece will be useless long before that blue one. Not everyone can afford a Kirkham...remember that, and some guys I would guess with the cheapest of Cobras , get the most out of them...
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