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06-17-2008, 02:40 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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ENTDOC will probably respond since he has one maybe two of them. He likes them a lot. He also told me that they're delivered as rollers. The SPF roller will be more money. Also I was told that Fran from RCR will do a roller, but you would have to talk to him about a price. Find the thread that I started about a month or so ago. Also, there's a manufacturer called Tornado that makes a good GT40 replica too.
Me, I may opt for the SPF.
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06-17-2008, 02:49 PM
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I have looked at SPF rollers, they are very nice, but i will not say that price is not an object for me. I have seen that the CAV rollers are around 65,000. I dont know if that is including the shipping or any other costs. Like I said in previous post I have a little time to work on but not to the extent that a RCR would require. I have an engine ready to go into something, just need car and a gearbox.
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06-17-2008, 03:06 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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Bly, I have a CAV Mk1 and a SPF MK11, both are very nice but different in many ways. Having said that, I would not hesitate to hop in either one and take off for an extended trip. The CAV is easier to get into and affords more head room, but once inside, the SPF seems bigger to me and pedal position is better with more room in the footwells. My son is 3 inches taller than me and he likes the SPF better. With the steering wheel off ingress is easy in the SPF but not needed in the CAV. The SPF is of course the most accurate of the replicas and is a registered GT40 legally (no need to start the obvious argument on the real ,not real situation). They are remarkably accurate in detail and I really like that aspect. The CAV will cost 10K or so less in most circumstances when all is said and done but I do not think the 65K figure for a roller includes options. AC is a must by the way. You will love a CAV, that I am sure. chuck feel free to call me for specifics.. 864-630-0467
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06-17-2008, 03:21 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #621, Keith Craft 408
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Check out the new Backdraft GT. It's a turnkey roller. I got the chance to sit in and check them out in Boynton Beach a few weeks ago. Very nice cars.
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06-17-2008, 03:57 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 (KMP 266); CAV GT40
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they are essentially rebadged CAVs with a few cosmetic changes. nice cars
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06-17-2008, 04:06 PM
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Location: Palm Coast,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American CSX 4241 - authentically built
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ENTDOC
Bly, I have a CAV Mk1 and a SPF MK11, both are very nice but different in many ways. Having said that, I would not hesitate to hop in either one and take off for an extended trip. The CAV is easier to get into and affords more head room, but once inside, the SPF seems bigger to me and pedal position is better with more room in the footwells. My son is 3 inches taller than me and he likes the SPF better. With the steering wheel off ingress is easy in the SPF but not needed in the CAV. The SPF is of course the most accurate of the replicas and is a registered GT40 legally (no need to start the obvious argument on the real ,not real situation). They are remarkably accurate in detail and I really like that aspect. The CAV will cost 10K or so less in most circumstances when all is said and done but I do not think the 65K figure for a roller includes options. AC is a must by the way. You will love a CAV, that I am sure. chuck feel free to call me for specifics.. 864-630-0467
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Interesting comparison. I have seen many CAVs and a few SPFs and I always thought the CAVs were much more authentic. 
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CSX 4241, KMP 357 - sold and missed, CSX 4819 - cancelled, FFR 5132 - sold
See my car at CSXinfo.net here >> CSX 4241
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06-17-2008, 04:19 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 (KMP 266); CAV GT40
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The bodies are virtually the same on all of them at least in my experience, but the CAV is a MONO chassis but that is where originality ends. It is stainless and takes many liberties in the design to cut cost and complexity. I do not think it is to the detriment of the car however, at least in function. I guess it is like saying an ERA looks more original than a CSX 4000; to some it does, but the originality ends there.
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06-17-2008, 04:28 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2009 Solbra
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http://www.verycoolparts.com/cavgt40.htm
Over at FFCOBRA you will find a sponsor Wayne Presley who runs Very Cool Parts and has built a CAV and will build one for you.
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06-17-2008, 05:32 PM
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The Backdraft are made by CAV stainless monocoque chassis a good + and the price is very nice if you want more info you can send me a PM
Don,
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