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Thinking about buying a Cobra...
How do you post photos?
Trying to figure out who manufactured this Cobra kit. Supposedly a 10 year old build. |
You may need to have a minimum number of posts before posting pictures. If it is on another site, you can link to it.
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I got the impression this is an unfinished car with no tittle.
In order to tittle a car, most states require (I'm forgetting the actual term MSN??) documentation from the manufacturer that documents the sale, the date, and a serial number that is also permanently attached to the frame. Otherwise it is very difficult to get a tittle. The burden of proof that there are no stolen parts is on you, and the bar is quite high. Without documentation of sales from the manufacturer, the bar goes much higher, as that is a red flag. Why doesn't the owner have this documentation? |
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No this car was built about 10 years ago and is titled in NYS.
It was referred to in listing as an Integrity 427 Cobra. |
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Integrity Coach Works, from Florida, was probably the manufacturer. Here’s one listed on BaT from a couple of years back that might help serve as a photographic guide. There’s also a little bit of info about Integrity in the listing. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...bra-fia-289-3/
As far as Buzz, olddog says it himself in his post above: “...it is very difficult to get a tittle”. Takes me right back to high school, it does. |
Thanks for the link. That is very helpful and looks like the same basic kit. The builder is free to take liberties with the powertrain, suspension, etc...
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Manufacturers Statement of Origin - MSO
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You rarely see the MSO. Most dealers have DMV "Runners" that bring a batch of MSOs and sales receipts to the DMV in batches and get your title and plates for you. I received the MSO for my truck because it was an out of state sale and the dealer chose not to title it before I took possession. He could have (and not registered it) but instead gave me the MSO and the dealer paperwork. If you ever get a MSO GUARD IT WITH YOUR LIFE. Titles can be replaced. We misplaced our Jeep title in the move from Colorado to Nevada. I went to the local DMV with the registration and ID and had a replacement title in 30 minutes. But replacing a MSO is a monumental task. Dealers aren't supposed to lose them and you aren't supposed to have it... |
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For example the car may need brakes. How do you buy them without knowing what vehicle donated it’s suspension? I know it has a Jag IRS but what year? What model? The front end? Who knows... And unfortunately it has an absolutely useless rectangular roll bar and not the U hoop seen on all others. It offers no protection in the event of a roll over. This involves not only welding but drilling holes and filling holes in decklid, paint blending, etc...May be more work than it’s worth. |
Edit - sorry, I see this info was already posted about the BAT ad.
As Snakeeyes said, some of the phone numbers in the attached pics may lead to as source of a manual and some useful info. Most Integrity Cobras had an accurate looking single roll bar, so the proper gussets and mounting points may already be welded/located on the frame. I see you're also aware that Integrity may have morphed into Hunter Cobras as detailed in the other threads about Hunter. Have you tried to contact Randy Hunter? By all accounts he's very helpful and forthcoming with relevant information. |
I'm guessing this is the one you're looking at:
https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/6...0@2X.jpg?rev=1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...l#&gid=1&pid=1 Though the price is not bad, with a 302 engine and a few quirky details you would have to correct to get it looking right, you may indeed want to keep searching for something better. Here's a link to another nice looking Integrity with Corvette suspension, which most of them seem to have. Lots of good photos: https://www.classicautomall.com/vehi...cobra-roadster |
Looks like a handicapped grab bar on the deck. Whats with the aluminum patch at the exhaust cut out of the front fender?
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Why bother with that roll bar? How do I reach Randy Hunter? Thanks for link to other Cobra. I don’t see an asking price? |
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@Snakeeyes, A new member Ken (In Cal.) , has a Hunter (390FE, Top Loader, and Vette rear end). I found the same link, it the (Phone#) is no longer in service. Ken is on the same quest. Ken posted a couple weeks ago, about any Hunter owners here, and heard nothing back? Those plates around the side pipes was another tell about the Hunter, they (Pipes) sit high up in the body. The body was much lower on the chassis at one time. Cheers Tom.
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