Lunch @ the Sandwich Factory Feb 8, 2003, Ventura CA

John Wais · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2003, 10:58 PM

The next date for lunch at the Sandwich Factory in Ventura, Ca. is Saturday, February 8 at 11:30. Any and all are invited. Any and all in the Tri-Counties (and beyond) are invited. Food is good and wives are invited. The group is growing all the time. We now have 37 Cobras running 4 on the ground that participate.
If you are coming or might come, sign in or email me so I can let the Factory know how many to expect.
If you are building a car or just interested you are also invited.

John W
jwais50290@aol.com

Bob W · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2003, 05:43 PM

John!
Count us in, Deb and I will certainly be there. Even with the crutches. Have found sliding in and out of the Cobra much easier than any other car or truck. Just one more reason to NEVER think of letting this piece of artwork go. It's the only car I have that even when hadicapped is still the easiest thing to drive, although stopping it is something else.
Bob!

Edley Rondinone · #3 (**permalink**) 01-28-2003, 06:31 PM

Hi John, I plan to be there on the 8th as well!!

Ibr8k4vetts · #4 (**permalink**) 01-28-2003, 06:47 PM

Hi John,
I will be there.
Thanks, Mike

marty · #5 (**permalink**) 01-29-2003, 07:21 AM

Sorry John ....maybe next time. Goin to the track (willow).

John Wais · #6 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 11:14 PM

12 Cobras confirmed so far coming. Looks like its going to be a good group and lots of fun as usual.
I think the weather is supposed to be nice.
John W.

6T5 Cbra · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 11:22 PM

I'll be there. Pretty sure my brother will show up as well.

Gene

John Wais · #8 (**permalink**) 02-04-2003, 12:05 AM

Gene
He already sent me a email he was coming.
John W.

IntimidatorI · #9 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 08:13 AM

Hello group,

Thanks to John for the heads up and planning. I am checking in for my FIRST event. This is something I have always wanted to do - because I have always wanted a Cobra and finally put to reality in Nov. 02. I had to almost rebuild the car to get it right (including pretty major frame mods) but it is a solid car now. I think that being chassis #2 for this builder, he was going through a learning process. I will be happy to answer any questions about the car either on email or at the event. Really look forward to meeting everyone. I am hoping to have a friend of mine along with his snake that has one of those CSX numbers on it! Later, Eric "rick"

IntimidatorI · #10 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 09:12 AM

One more thing... I would like to discuss INSURANCE at the meeting if anyone is interested. Here is a copy of a post I did at another thread...
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Hello, I would like to add my 2-cents worth from experience and a quick learn.
I have been around fast cars all of my life and also have been with AAA for over 12 years (going to them when I bought my first turbo Porsche and was dumped by the previous carrier) I have NEVER had an accident (at least not on the street) and have always maintained a clean record. In Nov. 2002 when I "added" my 1967 Ford Cobra Replica, AAA dumped THAT car from my policy like a hot potato.

I then frantically went to all the "specialty" carriers and was astonded at the rates when I told them the appraised value and that I wanted to "DRIVE" the car. This was unheard of. You see, I was being very forthwright because if anything happened while this car was "out" I did not want the underwriter coming back and slipping out of making me whole.

Well here is the bottom line. Two weeks ago I got my car covered with full coverage and a stated value by State Farm under their "Classics and Collectables" catagory. No strings attached! That is with 5000 miles a year open driving and if I drive more they just raise the rate a little. NOW HERE IS THE INCREDIBLE PART. MY PREMIUM IS ONLY $122 FOR SIX MONTHS - THAT IS $244 A YEAR!! I asked the agent what the "downside" was and he looked me in the eye and said, "there is no downside, I can't believe it either but this catagory has never had a rate increase. It is a great bargin!"

I just wanted to pass along my experience and let you all know that insurance seemed to be the biggest obsticle for me until I called State Farm Insurance. If you are having a problem, maybe you should check them out. I have already sent a friend of mine to them and his Cobra is valued at almost double what mine is.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I will even fax you a copy of my binder (which I just got in the mail) IT IS FOR REAL!

Regards,
rick
kinziepuppy@yahoo.com

Steve Dickey · #11 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 05:35 PM

John,
I'll be there, but once again my car will not. The latest is I'm having problems with my distributor drive gear. Starting to look like I'll have to pull the engine again and replace the cam.
See you soon, Steve