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Old 01-31-2003, 09:08 AM
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Default Any JCF Slabsides in Northern Cal?

Been ghosting for a while and thinking about moving up from my classic Mustang to a cobra replica. I've always been partial to the original 289 street cars. I've been tracking some manufactuers down and have come up with Hawke cars in England (with a new importer) and JCF in Washington. Since I live in Nor cal I was wondering if anyone in my area has a one of these cars so I can see one in person. Thanks for any help.
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Old 01-31-2003, 09:18 AM
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Have you looked at www.Cambridgeautoracing.com ? They feature a British Racing green 289 on their home page. Their cars are authentic under the fiberglass too.
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Old 01-31-2003, 12:25 PM
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That British racing green car looks like a COB car, it is right hand drive.
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Old 01-31-2003, 12:51 PM
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That British racing green car looks like a COB car, it is right hand drive.
Boy Kris - I think you are right.

It sure looks like the COB car in Rinsey Mills or Brian Laban's book - I can't remember whick.

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Old 01-31-2003, 12:52 PM
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I think a CC member in Oregon has/had a JCF that was really nice--anybody out there have more to add?
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I didn't see the 289 car as an option in the kit section. Is it simply not advertised?

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Old 01-31-2003, 12:54 PM
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Maxstang,

Yes. What part of NorCal do you live in? A good friend of mine has a nice Silver JCF slab-side with a 289 / dual carb setup. We sort of have a matched 289/427 pair. He bought the body/chassis from John/JCF and fabricated quite a bit himself by choice. He fabricated a unique (3rd version) dual x-over exhaust system for it that gives it almost a Ferrariesque sort of tone at wide open throttle. Very cool and fun little car.

He does not use the internet much, so if you send me your email address, I can introduce you. He is near Sacramento...
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Default Thanks All!!

Thanks all for the quick responses. Duane, I left you a private message as the system wont let me email you. I looked into Camebrige (sp?). I really like the original frame emphasis, but they don't have a slabside. Kind of particular to that style. Thanks again everyone. -Malcolm
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Hello Malcolm,

We have two people that come to the BACC breakfast in Dublin with 289 slab side cars. Chuck L has a custom built leaf spring front and rear that he built himself and Graham has a JCF that is just beautiful....no guarantee that they will show up on any given Saturday but, we are at breakfast every Saturday.

Typical attendance is 25+ people and 15+ Cobras in the parking lot.

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6999 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 925 803 8135

We are there every Saturday form 7- to about 9:30 a pretty broad selection of replicas and original cars.

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Maxstang,

I did get your PM. I'll talk with him this weekend. You'll like his JCF slabside. Every year at Laguna Seca, people think its an orginal... I provided you with my email in the PM I sent back to you. Check your PM list.
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Thank you again for all the replies. It's great to know there are folks out there who have as great an interest in these cars as I do. I'll try and make a Saturday in Dublin soon. Chucks car looks great on his website and I wish I had his fabrication skills! Thanks again to all. -Malcolm
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Maxstang,

JCF is located on southern Oregon coast in Coos Bay, not Washington. You may have figured this out or been told via PM by now, but just in case I thought I would chime in. Might not be too far for you to make a drive up some day and visit his shop.

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Just curious, what is a JCF Cobra? Can anyone elaborate on details or a web site?
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John,

JCF = John's Custom Fabracation

At this time no web site. You can call them for a brochure.

They make both the 427 and 289 (slab-side) body cars in fiberglass.

John's Custom Fab
1515 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
541-888-9313

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Thanks for the info, do you have any details on frame config, suspension, etc.? I go out to the coast every year or so just to see the sights and see a friend of mine in Beaverton, so maybe I'll check them out.

Thanks again

If I had looked at your pictures first I could have answered my own questions. By the way your car looks very nice, good work!
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