Mystery solved. Shelby Trust to sell Real Cobras

[1ntCobra]

Bob,

I suppose I may be responsible for your interest in this thread as I mentioned the SAAC article about you, your car and your stash of original Cobra parts back on page 22 of this thread.

Since we seem to be introducing ourselves, my name is Ken McFadden, I live in East Coventry PA. I have been a SAAC member since the early 80's and would eventually like to get a Cobra replica, but a divorce a few years ago has derailed quite a few of my plans and shifted my priorities.

In my post I said: "Do you suppose it is possible that with the restoration of CSX3133 complete that Bob might have sold part of his collection of NOS parts?"

Have you sold any of your stash? Or do you just plan on holding on to it?

[Nedsel]

At the risk of being presumptuous, I'm pretty sure Bob worked to create his stash so that, years later, he could sell it off in bits to the owners of various Cobra reproductions in the hope it might beef up the waning discussions on the CC site as to whose replica was, in fact, "most original."

[fordracing65]

All or most of his parts will be found on various Factory 5 builds, Superformance, and a few Kirkahms, NOT< NOT< NOT...

[fordracing65]

That's why these cars are so cool, because of the stories and the history that goes along with them, Real or Kit or Replica, they all have a cool story...and they drive amazing...

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by nedsel

at the risk of being presumptuous, i'm pretty sure bob worked to create his stash so that, years later, he could sell it off in bits to the owners of various cobra reproductions in the hope it might beef up the waning discussions on the cc site as to whose replica was, in fact, "most original." :3dsmile:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

At the risk of being presumptuous, I'm pretty sure Bob worked to create his stash so that, years later, he could sell it off in bits to the owners of various Cobra reproductions in the hope it might beef up the waning discussions on the CC site as to whose replica was, in fact, "most original."

I nominate THIS^^^ for post of the year here on CC.

Bob, the 1st owner of the "Resurrection", er, "Completion", er, "Competition" Cobra is on Line 3. Do you want to take the call?

[patty442]

Sorry worked early and all night last night. A 6 year old child was ejected from a hi-speed MVA . Took quite some time with the neurosurgeons. In answer to Rod's question three months ago, long before the news announcement I had been contacted by two hi-rollers to survey and evaluate for purchase a car, one of each of the Kirkham produced cars and one of Drew's car. I have spoken with Drew extensively in the past as I was aware of this series of cars for a while. I needed time, and still need to talk to David about his project car. Drew has completed one car and currently had four more stamped chassis with substructures fabrication in progress. David obviously can build an excellent car. I have one, and it is great. I have resisted "to make it more original" with real 60's parts. I am adding a pair of SW 240's rather than the two Bendix diff. pumps that are there. The mounting locations are a little off as are the fittings, and wire terminal ends, color of insulators on the terminals and the color of the wires. The mounting hardware also needs attention. I have close to 150 NOS SW 240 pumps in yellow boxes and probably 40 SW coils, switches, filters and gasket kits everything from around 1971 or 72, when I bought out the SW Regional warranty service center in NJ. Same thing happened at Koni when I could convince my Dad that I needed every last set of 427 Cobra Koni Shocks in the country, or in Holland where they were made, along with every spare part they had. They were already obsolete. I had the original March 65 dated original shocks on my car rebuilt at current Koni. They said the shocks tested very well. They should, they only had 1200 miles on them, I said. They said no parts available. I said take' em apart and tell me what you need. I have everything. Ned I will address your inguiry shortly, but read Kopec's article, to gain some insight to answer your inquiry. I am going to discuss with one of the CC members about posting a few pages at a time. Maybe Jamo can help with that. Bob

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by patty442

Sorry worked early and all night last night. A 6 year old child was ejected from a hi-speed MVA . Took quite some time with the neurosurgeons. In answer to Rod's question three months ago, long before the news announcement I had been contacted by two hi-rollers to survey and evaluate for purchase a car, one of each of the Kirkham produced cars and one of Drew's car. I have spoken with Drew extensively in the past as I was aware of this series of cars for a while. I needed time, and still need to talk to David about his project car. Drew has completed one car and currently had four more stamped chassis with substructures fabrication in progress. David obviously can build an excellent car. I have one, and it is great. I have resisted "to make it more original" with real 60's parts. I am adding a pair of SW 240's rather than the two Bendix diff. pumps that are there. The mounting locations are a little off as are the fittings, and wire terminal ends, color of insulators on the terminals and the color of the wires. The mounting hardware also needs attention. I have close to 150 NOS SW 240 pumps in yellow boxes and probably 40 SW coils, switches, filters and gasket kits everything from around 1971 or 72, when I bought out the SW Regional warranty service center in NJ. Same thing happened at Koni when I could convince my Dad that I needed every last set of 427 Cobra Koni Shocks in the country, or in Holland where they were made, along with every spare part they had. They were already obsolete. I had the original March 65 dated original shocks on my car rebuilt at current Koni. They said the shocks tested very well. They should, they only had 1200 miles on them, I said. They said no parts available. I said take' em apart and tell me what you need. I have everything. Ned I will address your inguiry shortly, but read Kopec's article, to gain some insight to answer your inquiry. I am going to discuss with one of the CC members about posting a few pages at a time. Maybe Jamo can help with that. Bob

Bob, you have so much insight into the Cobra it is a shame that it is being buried into an unlreated by subject topic. No search will find your history lesson here. Please consider starting a topic on the historical attributes and then maybe we can keep this topic to the discussion of the Continuation Cobras 2.0.

[patty442]

Tony, should I go to a new thread in the originality forum? Maybe Jamo can confirm and suggest a more appropriate venue? Please Jamo?

[REAL 1]

I understand from Billy that Bobs car is restored to the "9s". Would love to see pics posted in the "Heavy Metal" thread.

Ned, you meant "provocative" not presumptuous, right? ; )

[Jamo]

Bob (patty442)...I just started a new thread for you and others to share your wisdom about the original cars. It is a sticky, so you'll always find it at the top of the page. I'm putting here in ALL Cobra Talk so more folks (especially original owners, Shelby folks and SAAC guys) see it and hopefully weigh in.

I prefer it here than putting it in the Shelby American or any other replica mfg's area.*

I can always move it to the Originality Forum once it takes off.



*I chose to get Evan riled up at this time just cuz.

[REAL 1]

Also learned that these cars will be sporting Kress Magnesium wheels. Nice touch but not original. That's what I've been told. They run $6000.00 a set.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Also learned that these cars will be sporting Kress Magnesium wheels. Nice touch but not original. That's what I've been told. They run $6000.00 a set.

Someone out there is hoarding real, but later generation, Halibrand mags. I missed out on a set many years ago, when someone else purchased all 4 sets from a seller local to me. And I know a couple sets were N-I-B.

Agreed. The Kress wheels are a nice upgrade from Trigos, but not original, nor will they even say "Halibrand" on them.

[RodKnock]

CSBI stock is now trading at $0.24. The stock jumped to $0.25 around June 2nd on alot of volume.

The Resurrection Cobras must be selling very well. And those NOS OEM parts flying off the shelves.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

CSBI stock is now trading at $0.24. The stock jumped to $0.25 around June 2nd on alot of volume.

The Resurrection Cobras must be selling very well. And those NOS OEM parts flying off the shelves.

And the stock just dropped to $0.18, so maybe not so much action on those parts and "NOS cars" yet.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

And the stock just dropped to $0.18, so maybe not so much action on those parts and "NOS cars" yet.

The stock is so thinly traded that large swings should be expected. It appears that 18,000 shares were traded today. Someone made a "huge" profit in the past several days.

Pump and dump? Or maybe Evan finally got an inventory list and purchased the entire NOS OEM parts inventory from Denbeste?

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

The stock is so thinly traded that large swings should be expected. It appears that 18,000 shares were traded today. Someone made a "huge" profit in the past several days.

Pump and dump? Or maybe Evan finally got an inventory list and purchased the entire NOS OEM parts inventory from Denbeste?

Well, there goes my $70 bucks!
Maybe Denbeste will go public.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Well, there goes my $70 bucks!

Well, this just goes to show you that you shouldn't give up your day job to become one of those lazy do-nothing day-trading shareholders that create no concrete products and provide no viable services.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

The stock is so thinly traded that large swings should be expected. It appears that 18,000 shares were traded today. Someone made a "huge" profit in the past several days.

Pump and dump? Or maybe Evan finally got an inventory list and purchased the entire NOS OEM parts inventory from Denbeste?

Yeah I'm going to build a brand new CSX 3000 from the ground up too.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Yeah I'm going to build a brand new CSX 3000 from the ground up too.

Just send lots of build pics Evan. Nobody else seems to be able to!