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06-21-2016, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Maybe see what rear suspension is actually there, I know it's not a 3 link, looks like a standard, donor four link with donor Mustang coils from the one vague picture posted.
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The ad says 4-link, but I have no clue if that's better than a 3-link. Usually 4 is better than 3. And 1 is the loneliest number.  |
06-21-2016, 01:21 PM
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Mmm. Out of popcorn 
A Guy puts a simple car ad and CC members blow up
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06-21-2016, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy
Mmm. Out of popcorn
A Guy puts a simple car ad and CC members blow up |
You're probably out of popcorn because you spend too much time at Petco buying products for all your cats. |
06-21-2016, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Anyone else see things I may have missed in my quick perusal of the current auction listing?
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Well, I went through every pic and here are my observations in no particular order. These are just things that popped to me as if I was looking at the car.
BFG Tyres 
Where's the expansion tank? (maybe I missed it)
Engine looks tucked way too far back into the firewall
Firewall in general
Pusher fans?
HUGE (long) quick jack extensions (not sure what's going on there)
Wheels
Shifter setup
Return springs for the carb? (maybe missed something, I see the one spring)
Oil pan needs to go to a Disco Party
Ribbed block says it's an OTC service block
I'm sure I will get slammed for some of this. Just my own thoughts...
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06-21-2016, 02:08 PM
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I'm sure I will get slammed for some of this. Just my own thoughts...
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Not sure why. I thought you were being a little too kind. It's a nice enough car, but I don't see anything that would put it over the $25,000 mark. I'm no expert though. |
06-21-2016, 01:32 PM
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The Vanguard website has much more detailed photos, including some that show a few more technical issues. Suspension appears to be a full on donor build.
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06-21-2016, 01:45 PM
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My observations above were all based on the pics on the Vanguard site.
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06-21-2016, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica
My observations above were all based on the pics on the Vanguard site.
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Do you have a link to it there?
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06-21-2016, 01:58 PM
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Do you have a link to it there?
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Mr Becker posted it in post #48, but here you go....
1965 Ford Cobra | http://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/
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06-21-2016, 02:12 PM
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Missed it, thanks, I'll take a look at the pictures when I have a few minutes
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06-21-2016, 02:20 PM
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Quick look at the undercarriage pictures confirms a donor suspension set up.
I have to question whether the heads are aluminum, as I'm looking at where the headers bolt up to the heads, and I swear that I see surface rust. Can't say I've ever seen surface rust like that on aluminum. Can someone else take a look and confirm what I am seeing?
Bill S.
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06-21-2016, 02:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Quick look at the undercarriage pictures confirms a donor suspension set up.
I have to question whether the heads are aluminum, as I'm looking at where the headers bolt up to the heads, and I swear that I see surface rust. Can't say I've ever seen surface rust like that on aluminum. Can someone else take a look and confirm what I am seeing?
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I missed that on my list, but I see black cast iron heads. Don't know too many folks painting aluminum heads. 
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06-21-2016, 02:45 PM
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I missed that on my list, but I see black cast iron heads. Don't know too many folks painting aluminum heads. |
But the Ebay ad says aluminum heads. 
Stephen,
I have no dog in this fight but just curious...
You know Cobras for sure. As a dealer of reputation that certainly knows Cobras and has sold some very nice ones, don't you have an obligation to go over the car and advise the seller to set a realistic expectation? Or, are you just obliged to put it on the market for whatever he insists he wants?
Honestly, I don't know how that works...
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06-21-2016, 02:53 PM
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I missed that on my list, but I see black cast iron heads. Don't know too many folks painting aluminum heads. |
Certainly not the FFR crowd. They don't seem to be a bunch of "originalists" as a group.
So, if you overlook the poor paint stripping, dangerous fuel line installation and the absolute worst "bricks on ice," er, Cobra tires (BFG) made on Earth, it's a pretty good deal then.
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06-21-2016, 04:21 PM
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You mean your family here or at home? Just kidding!
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06-21-2016, 05:21 PM
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While Mr. Becker does promote the fact that this FFR does have a side-oiler, I think he's actually being remiss in NOT saying that the Toploader "shifts like butter." Because they all do, don't they?
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06-21-2016, 04:56 PM
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Your honor, I rest my case.
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06-21-2016, 06:12 PM
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Funny man always. And yes, they shift like butter. Every time. No long threads about TKO's. They just work IMHO.
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06-21-2016, 06:39 PM
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I hope he got 60k for the car... but really, minus motor, what say you Bill 15k, then for that motor and trans, 10k at most. Wonder how much shaft is in the rear end.... 1/4 "
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06-21-2016, 07:56 PM
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$28-32k. No more and maybe less. I'll keep saying it!!
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