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04-21-2016, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Big Apple,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Nissan
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CShelby rolling in his grave. respect the man's legacy and remove the cobra badges
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04-21-2016, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: No city...only 118 residents in Manter,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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Just my $.02 worth...but the hood scoop bears a striking resemblance to Shell Valley's scoop...tall and squared off (but the chassis looks like a scratch-built, not one of Shell Valley's).
My replica has a parallel 4-bar rear suspension WITH a panhard rod, all attached to a Ford 9" Traction-Loc differential....it is absolutely the best handling Cobra replica I have ever driven. It may not be as "original" as the IRS, but it sure does work, and works well! My car hooks up VERY well right off the line and that is with 20 year old BFG T/A's...can't wait to get some decent tires on the rear axles.
Just a comment on my experiences with the setup you have.
...onward! Through the fog!
Dugly 
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Last edited by YerDugliness; 04-21-2016 at 01:13 PM..
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04-21-2016, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,764
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jayhawk261
100% NOT RUCC car.
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I concur
As for the OP's contention I was looking at the outrigger and the "steel" floor, I'll reference my picture again, notice the outrigger on the right (about even with the poorly placed oil filter), and the main rail on the left, and what most certainly looks like a piece of plywood to the left of the main rail. Could be sheet steel, but seeing it is not bolted to anything, it's structural worth is not much.
I take it the OP traded a car and is happy with his new shiny toy, if so, good for him. I still say I see 10K in needed upgrades to make the car safe to drive.
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04-21-2016, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Also, your fuel line is pinched between the body and the frame, a fireball just waiting to happen. Also, your right rear shock body is a bit too short for the application Want to pull a front wheel and post a wide shot of the suspension set up? Perhaps a shot of the entire front cross member while you are at it?
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04-21-2016, 03:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Cobra Make, Engine: Sold - Shelby Cobra CSX6045, 468 ci all aluminum Shelby engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
I concur
As for the OP's contention I was looking at the outrigger and the "steel" floor, I'll reference my picture again, notice the outrigger on the right (about even with the poorly placed oil filter), and the main rail on the left, and what most certainly looks like a piece of plywood to the left of the main rail. Could be sheet steel, but seeing it is not bolted to anything, it's structural worth is not much.
I take it the OP traded a car and is happy with his new shiny toy, if so, good for him. I still say I see 10K in needed upgrades to make the car safe to drive. |
To me it looks more like some kind of filter material than plywood. Or is it some kind of cooler? |
04-21-2016, 06:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
I concur
As for the OP's contention I was looking at the outrigger and the "steel" floor, I'll reference my picture again, notice the outrigger on the right (about even with the poorly placed oil filter), and the main rail on the left, and what most certainly looks like a piece of plywood to the left of the main rail. Could be sheet steel, but seeing it is not bolted to anything, it's structural worth is not much.
I take it the OP traded a car and is happy with his new shiny toy, if so, good for him. I still say I see 10K in needed upgrades to make the car safe to drive. |
"mrmustang" - I'm still looking for this mystery wood you keep speaking of. Please look at these pictures, are you talking about the stupidly placed transmission oil cooler? I'm just not seeing it. Please elaborate with these pictures as a reference.
and "no shiny new toy".
"YerDugliness" thanks for your input - I have seen parallel 4 links on many types of cars, great for "off the line" when you get the instant center right.
"Jayhawk261" - I appreciate your pictures and input. Though similar in some respects there are the different differences that I would agree are not RUCC
And let me save some of the CC members some typing - "look at all that oil under there"; "looks like a leak"; "that oil filter will be a fireball"; there's all kinds of dirt on that frame, whether its made of steel or paper mache, it looks dirty"; Carol would gouge his eyes out than look at that replica"...
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04-21-2016, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Marcos california,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1989 KCC from South Africa Right Hand Drive
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Yep....You can make that a nice driver for very little money ....That frame looks pretty stout to me..
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04-22-2016, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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I stand corrected, as the picture was indeed confusing as far as structural member labeling and the interesting transmission cooler, that will have to go.
Is that filter for the transmission then?
What about the rest of what I posted about?
When you get it up on a lift, you'll need to take better detail pictures, as showing a shiny body (which is what caught your heart) is fine, but it does not help you with the safety factor
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