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Waiting on the word today
Hey all,
This is only my 1st post. I am not a "troll" as I have seen some of the newbies called.....lol I just turned 50 and I have always wanted a Cobra ever since I held a Cobra hotwheel in my hand. Waiting on the word today (3/12/18) for financing I am a fulltime Firefighter. I have seen a lot of car wreck injuries and fatalities in my 20+ year career. Also lost 2 of my brothers to accidents. That being said that played a part in which car/motor I chose. I am not a speed demon. I don't want to drag or road race. I am just looking to cruise around my area where I live. How can they see how cool I look if I drive by too fast......LOL I wanted to go a little entry level power with the motor...if there is such a thing as that in one of these cars. I chose a Backdraft Racing 2008 Build Roadster with a 302 Ford..... I know its still going to be fast, but I have had cars with 500+hp and know that they went at least 75mph on the highway...hahaha So I know how to control myself. If all goes wells delivery may be in 3 weeks or so. This is just my post to hopefully become a car holding member of this site. Thanks Rob in Ohio |
Welcome to the addiction from someone else with a BDR roadster utilizing a small block Ford (347 Stroker).
Good luck with your pending purchase. |
Wishing you the best on your purchase from another '08 BDR owner
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Rob,
Congratulations on your new toy and it sounds as if you are very well aware of how fast these things can get you into trouble. Your choice of a motor for what you want I think is ideal. I have had about every Ford motor except the 427 SOC engine and I have a 408 stroker in my car now as I am to old to race and just drive it. Keep us informed as you get the car and drive it and please post some pictures. Ron |
Owned a 2013 BDR.... great car!!!! Enjoy it and be safe.
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Thanks Guys.
Once I get the word that all is good I am going to have a mechanic shop do a pre purchase inspection on the mechanics and probably do a compression test as well. I live in Ohio and it's in California. |
Financing came back fine.
Buying it depends on the pre purchase inspection. Should know by tomorrow or Wednesday. |
good luck
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Good luck, Rob.
From a new guy up around Dayton. Bill |
Rob,
Good luck and I hope the Inspection shows everything to be in great shape. To bad it is so far away that you can't be there to watch and try it out. Ron |
Pre Purchase inspection came back good.
Called them today to confirm the sale. Should be getting paperwork this week to sign and send back. A few weeks and I should have the car I have always wanted since I was a kid. Now time to buy some meatballs :-) |
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If you know where West Chester/Tylersville is. |
Now you need to sign up for the London Cobra Show.
https://www.londoncobrashow.com/tickets |
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Hope the paperwork and transport goes well. Cheers Bill |
Congrats and welcome to the club! I'm pretty much a newbie too, but have owned a few "spirited" muscle cars in the past, so I chose to buy one with the 427 FE motor.
That said, keep in mind, even with a small block, these cars can be a handful to drive but can be a lot of fun, too. Common sense and being aware of your surroundings is a must. Keep us informed and post some pics. |
I hope that you have the car by now. You are going to really have a lot of good times ahead and there are a lot of Cobra people in that area to get together with. As said above, post some pictures when you get it.
Ron :) |
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I will have to get it filled out and sent back tomorrow. I delayed it a week for the inspection and making my mind up. I will post some pictures on the arrival. I am sure I will do a facebook live post as they are unloading it :-) |
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I will send a message. I am sure to have a lot of questions.....lol |
Good luck and I hope everything goes smoothly. I bet that you are really getting anxious for it to arrive now.
Ron |
I'm sure that as someone must have previously mentioned, you've ruined yourself for the rest of your life. Welcome to the insanity and good luck with your car.
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