Where have our members gone? (or, the self-absorption of Evan)

[tkb289]

Well ... I for one, am one of the newer members, asking those same questions ...

- Will I Fit ?
- What Color ?
- Which Wheels ?
- What Builder ?

... so forth and so on.

( ... and I have more questions yet to come )

I am a long time car guy, with experience on early Mustangs, Firebirds, Triumphs ... even a Rambler (yes ... a Rambler) and had some book knowledge of 'original' Cobras.

But about two years ago, when I finally decided that (40) years was long enough to dream about a Cobra, I finally started looking into a 'replica'. That lead me to Curt Scott's Cobra Buyer's Guide & Cobra Country and ultimately to Club Cobra!

Since then, I have met many members both on line and in person that have been extremely helpful. My 'vision' for my Cobra has not changed much, but the comments and suggestions of others has helped me refine what I want, and avoid the common pitfalls.

It's those early and long time members, with hundreds or even thousands of posts that help new guys like me figure this stuff out. And ... once my car is done and I get to drive it ... I'll have some great folks to go with.

Bottom line ... thanks guys for starting this and keeping it going ... the occasional rant and rave aside ... it's the people and cars that make this site and Club the great resource it is.

- Tim

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Bottom line ... thanks guys for starting this and keeping it going ... the occasional rant and rave aside ... it's the people and cars that make this site and Club the great resource it is.

- Tim

Tim,

I think out of all the posts so far on this thread, yours quoted above just about sums it all up in a nutshell.


Bill S.

[DougD]

I feel the turnover is somewhat due to the fact that most (or at least many) of the "old guys" have completed their builds and have moved on to driving them, have sold their Cobras, etc. Combine that demographic with the economically-induced drop off in new kit sales, which translates into less being built at any one time, and, presto, you have falling Club Cobra participation.

There are a few of us long timers who still rely on this site as the best resource for Cobra info, advice, and general entertainment. I haven't met many offline, but I don't think I could have solved some of the issues I came across so far during my build without you guys. I'm still building mine and you bast*%#$ are driving yours!