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06-18-2018, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
That's an old wives tale that keeps being passed along. I just saw one this past weekend, that flew by, while I was waiting at a stoplight. Sounded great to me. And anyway, you could always add that fake engine sound that the kids like so much.  |
I've driven 3 if I remember right and have ridden in a couple more. They were all 97-98 GTS cars. V10's just don't sound like a V8.
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06-18-2018, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: La Habra Heights,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #347
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Originally Posted by olddog
This is the only picture I have handy of my Cobra. Look at how the seat is built into the car. The seats are literally on the floor and only 4" of foam at the thickest point. You sit way down in. With the side pipes, I always had her step into the car and then sit down and stand up and then step out.
Go to my photo gallery to see it full size.
If there were regular bucket seats and no side pipes, I think she could get in and out OK. I don't know that for sure, but that is I what I was thinking.
It's like I want a hot blond babe with big-uns ,and you'all keep taking me to a gay bar, not that there is anything wrong with it. It just doesn't do much for me. That's all. |
Nice looking car. I came from a Shell Valley which is very close in design to the A&C before getting my ERA and I can tell you that the difference in ride, handling, and overall comfort is beyond my expectations. I even prefer the look of the ERA to the KMS but that is obviously subjective. If you can locate a local ERA it might be worth having your wife go for a ride. One of these cars can be had for 2/3 the price of a KMS and may therefore alleviate some concerns about retiring early...
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06-19-2018, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Huh, well, what do you know. A thread on a fiberglass chip repair. I heard these are rare. 
Superformance Titanium Silver Chip Repair |
06-19-2018, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Basel,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hawk 289 USRRC, 302 Ford
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Check this out:
https://www.facebook.com/DB-Replicas-183387568406503/
Same Quality, less expensive..
Nevertheless, not a good ride for your wife at all...
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06-19-2018, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Are DB replicas Kirkhams?
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06-19-2018, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Originally Posted by monster7
Nevertheless, not a good ride for your wife at all...
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This is the key point.
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06-19-2018, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Ewa Beach,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Street Beasts Cobra 427 S/C, 502 cid
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If you really want to buy a Kirkham and need to work one more year to make it happen, then do it. Those are terrific cars.
I chose to retire at age 56, in March 2015, after I reached my minimum service time and minimum retirement age for a full pension and lifetime health insurance coverage. These past 3+ years have been the most enjoyable of my entire adult life. I certainly don't miss the hustle and bustle and emotional stress as a nuclear engineer. It used to beat me down, and it sucked the life out of me for 30 years. My home mortgage will be paid off in 3 months. I'll be free at last. 
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06-20-2018, 05:42 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
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life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
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06-20-2018, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Are DB replicas Kirkhams?
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No, Dave Brookes (DB) makes his own cars and they are very, very good. They're not quite to Kirkham standard, by his own admission, but you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference.
Kirkhams have become more of a "custom" Cobra in recent years, whereas Dave stays true to the original. He is also a really decent and honest guy. I know a number of people with Dave's Cobras and they love them.
I've never understood the "delicate aluminium" comments when it comes to Kirkhams. Mine is over 10-years old and done well over 30,000 miles and I think the bodies are very tough. The front apron on mine has a good smattering of gravel rash, but then so would anything. I've done a good number of charity track-days on an old military air-base with concrete runways that are constantly shedding grit, which has caused most of the "rash".
If you really want a Kirkham and if you can afford it, I'd say go for it and give that particular itch a good scratch. You can always sell it again later on. You don't want to be saying "I wish... or "if only..." in later years.
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06-20-2018, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
I've never understood the "delicate aluminium" comments when it comes to Kirkhams. Mine is over 10-years old and done well over 30,000 miles and I think the bodies are very tough.
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06-20-2018, 11:46 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
That's what I'm sayin'. |
I think OldDog has probably come to his senses now anyway. This Cobra hobby is mostly just for morons looking for a way to piss their money away.  |
06-20-2018, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
This Cobra hobby is mostly just for morons looking for a way to piss their money away. |
Money can't buy happiness. If pissing away your money makes you happy, then piss away. |
06-20-2018, 12:00 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Money can't buy happiness. If pissing away your money makes you happy, then piss away. |
But you can only do it once.... |
06-20-2018, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
But you can only do it once....
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Well, you could paint your car again. |
06-20-2018, 02:48 PM
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Retire
I am turning 58 this year and plan to punch out at 62...I would murder a kitten with a spoon to retire any earlier...Work is called work because its, well work...so many things to do and see, places to go as you quickly wear out and hurtle headlong towards your demise...A year of your life for a car?
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06-20-2018, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: cleveland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
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Originally Posted by patrickt
This Cobra hobby is mostly just for morons looking for a way to piss their money away. |
I learned ( the hard way ) that's what marriage is all about !
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"After jumping into an early lead, Miles pitted for no reason. He let the entire field go by before re-entering the race. The crowd was jumping up and down as he stunned the Chevrolet drivers by easily passing the entire field to finish second behind MacDonald's other team Cobra. The Corvette people were completely demoralized."
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06-20-2018, 03:32 PM
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I was in a similar situation three years ago. My solution was to build my own Cobra (FFR) and drive it with about twenty other retired guys. The build was a mental challenge, ate up a lot of spare time. The driving and car shows are just FUN as hell.
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06-20-2018, 08:01 PM
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I retired from my dream job when I was 57.....21 years ago and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.....you can never get that year back....time is the most valuable thing in the world.... I wouldn't give up a year of my life for a 75 million dollar Ferrari GTO....are you nuts ??? 
No one is promised tomorrow...I make 5 to 10 times as much as I made working as a Engineer but I would rather live in a single wide without air in Baton Rouge than go back to work....
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06-20-2018, 10:33 PM
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Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Well, you could paint your car again. |
That's funny! |
06-21-2018, 04:51 AM
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I wanted to retire at 62 but had to wait till I was 64 1/2 because of the economy.
I'll turn 71 next month and love being retired.
So my advice is "buy a finished Kirkham and drive it."
A lot of guy died way to young. The older we get the less time we have to enjoy toys.
Tommy has it figured out.
Dwight
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