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bbbad2dabone 10-08-2023 08:20 AM
WTB Cobra 427 S/C Wanted
 
I am looking for a Cobra 427 S/C. My top choice is Superformance but will consider other quality replicas (ERA, Contemporary etc.) that fit “must haves”. I’m located in Bakersfield CA and prefer not to ship but will travel
Budget up to $90k asking price.
Must haves:
Independent rear suspension
Ford drivetrain 425+ HP
Manual transmission
90-92" wheelbase
True knock-off wheels

Preferred:
High HP small block
2013 SPF03XXX with wider driver footwell and drop out Trans mount
15” wheels
Dual disc clutch
Titled as 1975 or older or have SB100 to be smog exempt in CA.

Driver quality with flaws in paint OK.

Grubby 10-08-2023 12:55 PM
Your list and budget seem like you will be able to find something.

Good luck.

John

Grubby 10-08-2023 12:57 PM
Your list and budget seem like you will be able to find something.

Good luck.

John

twobjshelbys 10-08-2023 01:44 PM
This is a duplicate post. You were pointed to Cobra Country in your first.

Blas 10-08-2023 02:07 PM
Not sure you will find much titled as a 1975.
Blas

twobjshelbys 10-08-2023 03:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blas (Post 1520762)
Not sure you will find much titled as a 1975.
Blas
75 or older... Looking for emissions exemption.

eschaider 10-08-2023 03:56 PM
I thought all SPF cars used a welded-in transmission cross-member.

I seem to recall a considerable effort on the part of SPF to discourage owners from replacing the welded-in cross member with a bolt-in equivalent a couple of years ago. Something about structural integrity and the unhappy potential for death and dismemberment sort of events, if I recall …

mrmustang 10-08-2023 05:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bbbad2dabone (Post 1520744)
I am looking for a Cobra 427 S/C. My top choice is Superformance but will consider other quality replicas (ERA, Contemporary etc.) that fit “must haves”. I’m located in Bakersfield CA and prefer not to ship but will travel
Budget up to $90k asking price.
Must haves:
Independent rear suspension
Ford drivetrain 425+ HP
Manual transmission
90-92" wheelbase
True knock-off wheels

Preferred:
High HP small block
2013 SPF03XXX with wider driver footwell and drop out Trans mount
15” wheels
Dual disc clutch
Titled as 1975 or older or have SB100 to be smog exempt in CA.

Driver quality with flaws in paint OK.
Just an FYI, California does not always except out of state titles at face value. In other words, you might be better off finding a car that already has an SB100 certification, otherwise, you might buy something titled as a "vintage" year, but upon arrival in California, your state automotive agencies might make you title it as a more current year, thus making you go through not only the title process from scratch, but the SB100 process from scratch.

Bill S.

bbbad2dabone 10-08-2023 07:59 PM
drop out trans mount
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by eschaider (Post 1520764)
I thought all SPF cars used a welded-in transmission cross-member.

I seem to recall a considerable effort on the part of SPF to discourage owners from replacing the welded-in cross member with a bolt-in equivalent a couple of years ago. Something about structural integrity and the unhappy potential for death and dismemberment sort of events, if I recall …
I believe cars #SP03XXX and higher have drop out trans mounts.

Mark IV 10-09-2023 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bbbad2dabone (Post 1520766)
I believe cars #SP03XXX and higher have drop out trans mounts.
The drop out mount is an option, not a series change. May I ask why you want a dual disc clutch?

I have a nice MK III in Sunset Red with a Ford Racing 430 HP 392 crate motor, it will require SB100 process as Bill indicated.

Mark IV 10-09-2023 05:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bbbad2dabone (Post 1520766)
I believe cars #SP03XXX and higher have drop out trans mounts.
The drop out mount is an option, not a series change. May I ask why you want a dual disc clutch?

I have a nice MK III in Sunset Red with a Ford Racing 430 HP 392 crate motor, it will require SB100 process as Bill indicated.

S1965C 10-09-2023 11:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV (Post 1520771)
The drop out mount is an option…
Is that offered as a retrofit kit (to be installed by an experienced fabricator) for existing chassis, or only offered on new builds?

Mark IV 10-10-2023 05:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by S1965C (Post 1520776)
Is that offered as a retrofit kit (to be installed by an experienced fabricator) for existing chassis, or only offered on new builds?
No, the factory does not offer a kit. They have concerns about the quality of installation. Certainly, a good fabricator could duplicate the system.

Honestly, pulling the trans without the drop-out is not a big deal; remove the seats (8 bolts) and the tunnel (a dozen or so screws and some sealant) and you can remove the transmission and access the bellhousing/clutch.

patrickt 10-10-2023 10:36 AM
Uhhhh, couldn't you just use a Sawz-All to remove the cross member and then put it back with some Gorilla Tape?:JEKYLHYDE


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