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03-11-2008, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Greenville,sc,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 (KMP 266); CAV GT40
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a mustang will not fit well into a Serpent Express, at least in their standard sizes. Great option for smaller cars however
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03-11-2008, 03:36 PM
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Location: Somerset,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Coupe #139
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Unless it's a convertible, I also highly recommend an escape door. I custom ordered my trailer just so the door could be exactly where I wanted it. I had the fuel pump fail pulling my Daytona out of the trailer after the car had rolled back about 2 feet. Took me almost 30 minutes to wiggle my fat *ss out of the car inside the trailer...
Something else to consider.... A Mustang is generally 3000 - 3600 pounds. The trailer is around 3000 pounds. With 2 3500K axles, that doesn't leave a lot of room for tools, etc that all tend to weigh quite a bunch. Personally, I'd look for a 20 footer, escape door, 5K axles.
If you are ever going to have to borrow it in a pinch for a Lightning, go for a 24 and always have a real skinny friend around to help get it out of the trailer. Just ask Vinny T  |
03-11-2008, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Exactly... Don't be short sighted in looking for a trailer. Consider that sometime in the future, you may very well get rid of whatever toy car(s) you may own now and will want a trailer to haul your new toy in. A Serpent Express works well for Cobras...but, try putting a '32 Vicky in one...I'm not thinkin' you're gonna be a happy camper. Also, you'll probably find a need for the trailer when moving, hauling something to the dump...any number of other uses that for what it was purchased.
Twenty, at the least, twenty-four is better, and 4500# tandem axles, electric brakes, side door, dove tail, ramp door, at least one roof vent.
I'd also opt for a finished floor, too. Even a marine grade 3/4" ply floor will soak up oil drips and over time look terrible. I like Rhinohyde floors, or ATP treadplate. E-track tiedowns are nice, but not mandatory.
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03-11-2008, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Platte Center, Ne. USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley, 514 SVO ... now a 4.6L with an AOD!
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We are a dealer for Continental Cargo trailers, and although I'm far from an expert, I do agree with pretty much everything said so far. I think the 18' will be a little tight for a Mustang. A 20' would in my opinion be a bare minumum.
Also don't overlook axles. My spec sheet shows a 20' trailer with 3500# axles has a payload capacity of 3800#. That doesn't leave much room for anything else. A 20' trailer with 5200# axles has a payload capacity of 6470#. I would feel a lot better with that.
I can get a 20' trailer with 5200# axles for about $6200 FOB Indiana.
I also LOVE E-Track! It allows you to tie down anywhere so odd loads are no problem. E-track can also be easily added to a used trailer.
Hope this helps!
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03-12-2008, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Saratoga Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 3850, 95 Cobra 5.0 EFI, IRS, Pin Drive 15" real Magnesium Halibrands & Vintage Wheels, Billboards & Mickey Thompson S/T tires, Blue/Wht Stripes, Hoops, CSX Dash, Konis, VPMs, Torsen
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Originally Posted by ENTDOC
a mustang will not fit well into a Serpent Express, at least in their standard sizes. Great option for smaller cars however
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Every Serpent Express (SE) is custom made to order.
7000 GVW
SE is 1800 lbs
Leaves 5200 lbs for the Mustang.
A typical Mustang is 15' 2"
A 16 ft SE will fit a Mustang fine.
Tie downs standard easy access externally.
Easy to store afterwards, only 20 feet long.
Specify what year Mustang and it will fit.
The SE is made taller and the driver's side door opening is wider.
Get the 4-wheel brakes option for safety.
No problem.
PS: For SE Owner's comments, see Serpent Express Gallery
Last edited by Larry N Johnson; 03-14-2008 at 11:17 AM..
Reason: 5200 lbs payload, not 4200 lbs
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03-12-2008, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Palm Coast,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American CSX 4241 - authentically built
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Serpent Express is not an option, because my brother also wants to use the trailer to move non-auto related stuff. That means screwing tie downs and Etrack to the walls and floors to secure large heavy items.
Plus, I don't think they make a Serpent Express that's tall enough in the front to clear his engine  .
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