Small block Chevy in a cobra?

[olddog]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Hi Olddog - If someone dropped a non-Ford engine into an original Cobra I'd see that as violation of the history and heritage of the car, but none of our replicas are actual Fords or Shelbys (except for those who actually do own Shelbys ) so I don't see the big deal about what engine the person writing the check decides to use. As for demanding anyone respect my choice, I don't. All I'm saying is if you don't like my choice, thats your problem - don't come preaching to me about it.

Buzz

If our replicas are just a kit car hot rod, then why bother with the Shelby Cobra body look a like? Why use that body if the history of what it represents is meaningless to you? As I said earlier if you live where it is extremely difficult to use a Ford engine, I give you a total pass.

I feel the same way if someone built a replica of a Corvette and stuck a Ford engine in it. Or a replica of a Hemi Cuda and stuck a Toyota engine in it. Why build something that is a true Icon and defile it for no good reason?

Anyway good talking to you.