Big man in a Cobra?

[Jack21]

There are a lot of tall, big, and big tall guys on this forum. Come to DVSF next year, and you'll see what I mean.

The roomiest and most creature comfort ones are Classic Roadsters, and West Coast.

I have a Classic Roadsters, and this thing has the best, most comfortable seats in the industry. Spouse and I can take 6 and 8 hour road trips in it with a few stretch, gas, and pee breaks. The CR, however is a 94" wheelbase car, not the original 90". It's a little wider also, and can use a stock width Mustang 8.8 diff.

Parked next to an FFR or SPF, you can see the differences. On the street, however, you'll appreciate the creature comforts.

Friend of mine has a West Coast, and he's a big guy. WC's are longer still, 96", heavier (about 2800#), and designed for big block engines.

The thing this forum allows you to do is find out where local events Cobras are found at, and go see for yourself what you like. It's your money, and your time, and you're the one that must be pleased with the final product when you start driving it. ou DON'T have to build it the way everyone else does, although there are a few things that lend originality that don't detract from functionality.

Mine was configured from the start as a sports and touring car that can be commuted with, not a race car. The engine is a tweaked 351W, but it's not a drag or track motor. Trans is a T5Z, not a Tremec. I like the gearing better, it shifts like a Honda, and the way I drive it, it will likely never break. It has a heater/defroster, sterio, top, and gets driven in the rain. It has power steering that works. It uses 17" wheels and tires. It has heat shields over the sidepipes to prevent legburns, and a removable luggage rack for trips. The wood veneer dash is completely non-original and uses Autometer Sport-Comp gauges. The instruments can be read without taking my eyes off the road, and controls in contemporary typical locations. Had the seats re-done in cloth for added comfort, and omitted the cosmetic roll bar.

This is the most fun car I have ever owned. Get more complements than criticism for my non-stock issues. My kids are already fighting over who I will leave it to.