And, so...what do YOU drive?

[slithering]

I talked with a gentleman at SAAC 35 in Sonoma, CA, on the aspect of how "original owners" felt about those of us that build replica cars. I found it amusing, his choice of description was "a tribute car".

[fordracing65]

Some guys on here have really little peckers so they get offended when someone questions their manhood or car... I can think of one on here where im sure he cries about both even though he drives a REAL1...

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Some guys on here have really little peckers so they get offended when someone questions their manhood or car... I can think of one on here where im sure he cries about both even though he drives a REAL1...

That lack of education and comprehension continues to show. Still stuck in the 3rd grade.

Here.. I'll help..post #27. Go slowly and read out loud. It helps.

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

That lack of education and comprehension continues to show. Still stuck in the 3rd grade.

Here.. I'll help..post #27. Go slowly and read out loud. It helps.

Does someone have a small pecker, I bet you cry if they call your car a kit...

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Does someone have a small pecker, I bet you cry if they call your car a kit...

Why are you obsessed with "peckers" and homophobes? What does that have to do with kit cars??????

[wkooiman]

The comments generally don't bother me, except for the "How much did it cost?" comments. I was taught that those types of personal questions are rude.

The comments about the car get old, but they certainly don't upset me.

I drive the car for me, not for people to see me. That is evidenced by my habit of driving my car weekly, but only washing it every 6 months, whether it needs it or not.

[Dangerous Doug]

In my mind the term "kit" undervalues the effort and craftsmanship that goes into building or even just owning one of these cars. Building one isn't as simple as merely following simple directions. I usually refer to mine as a "replica".

fordracing65: Really? You're turning this into a penis size discussion? Let's try to stay on topic.

DD

[Dangerous Doug]

I drive my Cobra for me as well. I am just a tad shocked and disappointed at how rude the 1% can be.

DD

[car4jim]

People walk up and ask if my Kirkham is a kit car all the time. I used to get irritated and go into this deep explanation of a Kirkham. I changed my story recently. Now my response is simply: no kit, it's an authentic turn-key aluminum Shelby Cobra tribute car. This seems to work well for both party's involved!

[bjretired]

I spent 25 years building 55 Corvette #6 out of 700 build from a total basket case to a Top Flight 97% correct car. At the local car shows they still asked if it was a kit.....Now with my Antiques Collectable Cobra with a 454 Chevy in it they really freak out. I tell them it's a factory option. bj Pics of the 55 are at
americantorque.com/bj

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by bjretired

I spent 25 years building 55 Corvette #6 out of 700 build from a total basket case to a Top Flight 94% correct car. At the local car shows they still asked if it was a kit.....Now with my Antiques Collectable Cobra with a 454 Chevy in it they really freak out. I tell them it's a factory option. bj Pics of the 55 are at
americantorque.com/bj

If you never wash your cobra and let the paint go they all think it's real, if it is pretty they think it is a kit...

[Brooklyn-427]

[quote=.Now with my Antiques Collectable Cobra with a 454 Chevy in it they really freak out. I tell them it's a factory option. bj [/QUOTE]

God i just love that... amen

[maurice19]

if you never wash your cobra and let the paint go they all think it`s real.

I get that all the time, fordracing65.
Maurice

[Maricopa]

I happily tell people it's a kit, it's got a small block in it and I built it myself for about 25K. No excuses, no puffery. Every once in a while you run into some jerk that turns up their nose but who cares? Like others have said they probably drive a 140K mile Hyundai (our other car).

The people I really feel sorry for are the, "It's not a kit, it's factory built!" or the "Don't touch, this cost me 90K!" types. I mean c'mon you got a Cobra, you don't need to be a smug a-hole too. It's no more REAL than anything else.

if you never wash your cobra and let the paint go they all think it`s real.

Yes! Plus, you don't have to wash it, which is the important part.

Let's be perfectly honest. A Cobra is a psychological extension of your penis that you can show off to everyone

Um, I like 'em because they are beautiful and I love mechanical stuff. I'd drive one if nobody could ever see me in it...and in fact that might be nice. Sorry about your d__k.

[awfink55]

Just yesterday I stopped at a farmers market to pick up a couple things on my Sunday cruise through the countryside. A very nice lady was so excited to look at my ERA, she never asked if it was an original Shelby or a replica. She did ask to take some pictures for her husband. I said better yet, climb in and I'll take a picture of you behind the wheel. I've never seen someone so excited, I know I made her day and mine too.

[Dangerous Doug]

Originally Posted by awfink55

Just yesterday I stopped at a farmers market to pick up a couple things on my Sunday cruise through the countryside. A very nice lady was so excited to look at my ERA, she never asked if it was an original Shelby or a replica. She did ask to take some pictures for her husband. I said better yet, climb in and I'll take a picture of you behind the wheel. I've never seen someone so excited, I know I made her day and mine too.

This is my usual experience as well. It's pretty common for me to get people behind the wheel for a photo opp, or to answer questions of those that are sincerely interested in Cobras.

Yes, my ERA is a kit. I did most of the work on it myself, including building the 331 up from a short block. It was a lot of work that I truly enjoyed. Does the term "kit" accurately describe it? I don't think so.

FordRacing65: You truly seem a bit fixated on penises. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but clubcobra.com may not be the forum for you. Perhaps you've confused "clubcobra.com" with "Club Cobra"? Google it. You just might find your new happy place.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by awfink55

Just yesterday I stopped at a farmers market to pick up a couple things on my Sunday cruise through the countryside. A very nice lady was so excited to look at my ERA, she never asked if it was an original Shelby or a replica. She did ask to take some pictures for her husband. I said better yet, climb in and I'll take a picture of you behind the wheel. I've never seen someone so excited, I know I made her day and mine too.

This same thing happened to me at Sanair Dragway in Canada 25 yrs. or so ago. It too was an ERA which we have the pictures of me sitting in. That day was all I needed shortly after that purchased my kit. I am the same in return for those curious about a Cobra kit and how they compare to the CSX cars.

[mudhenk27]

I posted this already in the scratchbuilder forum, but it seems to fit here...I think you guys might appreciate it. Turns out the answer to prevent your car being called a kit is simple.

I have a beautiful red Hi-Tech built by Craig Coombe. I was at a local car show last week and overheard a spectator tell his girlfriend, "This is one of those kit cars...a real one would be blue with white stripes."

Good to know.

Bill

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by mdross1

This same thing happened to me at Sanair Dragway in Canada 25 yrs. or so ago. It too was an ERA which we have the pictures of me sitting in. That day was all I needed shortly after that purchased my kit. I am the same in return for those curious about a Cobra kit and how they compare to the CSX cars.

Which CSX cars? The ones built circa 1962 to 1968 or 1996 to present?

The originals were kits also depending on your definition of "kit". However, if you use the Registry's definition it is not and neither are the current generation CSX cars.

[4pipes]

I really want to, but I'm not going to.