So, what is one of most "storied", famous 289 engines in 427 body Cobra, is there even one? I can't afford to put 427/428 engine in this thing. I'm starting from blank slate, so why not copy a 289 engined/427 bodied Cobra, just for the fun of it? Might as well make engine bay look cobra, as drivers side body wont.

You guys got any photos of a cool engine bay?

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wheel chair accessable Cobra ( 1 2 3 4)

AL_C suggested on other forum front wheel drive cobra:
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A thought from the peanut gallery: interesting idea to have the Vet roll into the car from the rear. In this case, you want the entire rear of the car as low as possible. What about going to a front drive orientation? There are lots of high performance options for front drive cars, and given the weight of the chassis, you don't even need that much power. Front drive allows you to redesign the rear end without any interference from differentials or axles. You could have an IRS off a standard front drive car that leaves much of the trunk flat - and low. Just my 2 cents.

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AL_C. I'd like two bags of peanuts!

You know, your idea of front wheel drive is intreging.

I think, we're I confined to a wheelchair, (heaven forbid) id be more than happy to be driving a Cobra look a like, rather than a boring van.

Sure, not Cobra drive train, but equal power/tourq could be achieved. The tunnel would be negelable, roll in back, simplified ramp, awsome!

Wow, awsome, where the he'll were you when I first started this project?

Opie has not installed 289 engine trans yet.

I like your idea so much, I'm asking Opie to find front wheel drive set up.

Open to any and all suggestions for front wheel drive/engine, PLEASE!I

THANK YOU AL_C when this comes to fruatition, you have my hat off to you for offering an absolutely fantastic suggestion
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Took Bennett 289 Cobra. Body chassis to mikes, to I install front wheel drive , simple rear entrance, simpler, as we continue with original desigh, two for one,attack twice, one may work!