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04-30-2009, 02:30 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
Posts: 5,124
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Just to be clear... I lifted that quote from the builder of the car on the FF forum. That is who "GF" is. Not my words... or thoughts.
Last edited by Cashburn; 04-30-2009 at 02:37 PM..
Reason: Add screen cap.
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04-30-2009, 05:05 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
Posts: 3,409
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And thoughts as to how much time and $$$ he has in the car?
I would think that to be an important factor.
Either way, be it a FFR - Era - SPF or any other replica out there...but there is no taking away for the over-all quality of the build...
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05-01-2009, 07:28 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
MO
Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 2715
Posts: 1,648
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blas
And thoughts as to how much time and $$$ he has in the car?
I would think that to be an important factor.
Either way, be it a FFR - Era - SPF or any other replica out there...but there is no taking away for the over-all quality of the build...
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Agreed.
One of maybe 4 FFR's that are the best build I have ever seen. Seems like a lot of money for what it is. The Levy FFR's hold better $'s in resale, because they are Levy built. But not sure if a built FFR to this level would hold it's value because it was not built by a "known" builder.
Very nice car, congrat's to the builder.
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05-01-2009, 07:38 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Originally Posted by Great Asp
Seems like a lot of money for what it is.
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Like an exhibition of finely carved and decorated gourds. Beautiful, time-intensive, and uniquely crafted... but gourds nonetheless.  |
05-02-2009, 03:51 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
wa
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
Posts: 3,029
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Back in 1998, after having done considerable research into buying a Cobra, I had decided on an ERA. I felt without a doubt that it was the best available car at that time.
Not long after making my decision, I found a used one for sale at Park Place which also happened to sell Superformance cars. Well I went to look at the ERA, and it was a POS. The body was cocked on the frame so bad, that the tire to wheel well clearance at the front and rear was off by 1.5 inches. The wiring looked to have been done by a 5 year old. It was painted black, and to tell you the truth, I believe I could have done a better job with a paint brush and then sanding it smooth.
The point I'm trying to make is that builder "A" can buy the best kit available, and because of lack of experience, or just because he does not care, turn out a piece of crap car like I looked at in 1998. On the other hand, builder "B" can buy a cheap kit, but through hard work and paying close attention to all the minor details, can end up with a true piece of art.
When a car is built by an individual, the outcome will always reflect the effort that was put into it by the builder, not necessarily the quality, or price of the kit that it started from.
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05-02-2009, 05:19 AM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverback51
Well I went to look at the ERA, and it was a POS.
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Well, that can certainly happen, but generally, ERAs are considered to be " gourdian-nots."
Yes, I can hear the groans from that one.  |
05-02-2009, 11:31 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
wa
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
Posts: 3,029
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Well, that can certainly happen, but generally, ERAs are considered to be " gourdian-nots."
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Had absolutely nothing to do with the manufacturer, and everything to do with the person that built it.
I was amazed that someone would go to the trouble of buying one of the better kits out there, and then just slam the thing together. What a shame.
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04-30-2009, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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I apologize and thought that was out of character for you not me LOL!! there is some minute panel misalignment and I do not know if it easily correctible because the top half of the door is flush and bottom kicked out. No doubt better than I could ever do in my wildest dreams and the guy puts me to shame.
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Originally Posted by Cashburn
Just to be clear... I lifted that quote from the builder of the car on the FF forum. That is who "GF" is. Not my words... or thoughts.
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