Continuation Cars

[SunDude]

This is an interesting thread.

It was my understanding that, for the CSX4000/6000 continuation series Cobras, Shelby Autos was producing original-style, round-tube chassis frames using tooling that was made by Mike McCluskey for the so-called "completion cars," and that the aluminum, fibreglass and carbon-fibre bodies were sourced from third-party vendors (i.e., Kirkham, Hi-Tech, HST and so on).

So my question is: Is Hi-Tech Automotive supplying Shelby Autos with fibreglass bodies only? Or are they producing a rolling chassis, similar to the Superformance cars? Do the new CSX4000/6000s use the original round-tube frames, or are they using the same square-tube chassis as the SPF cars?

I don't think this was made clear in the other posts.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by SunDude

It was my understanding that, for the CSX4000/6000 continuation series Cobras, Shelby Autos was producing original-style, round-tube chassis frames using tooling that was made by Mike McCluskey for the so-called "completion cars," and that the aluminum, fibreglass and carbon-fibre bodies were sourced from third-party vendors (i.e., Kirkham, Hi-Tech, HST and so on).

That is wrong. They receive completed, painted rolling cars from HST and HiTech.

And you cannot really separate the body and frame on the aluminum cars. The Kirkham-sourced ones were frame and body and other various parts, but short of a roller. Suspension, etc. was completed by SA

Do the new CSX4000/6000s use the original round-tube frames, or are they using the same square-tube chassis as the SPF cars?

They use the round-tube frame, built to SA specs

[jhv48]

Thanks for all the clarifications!

Clear as mud!

[REAL 1]

Jhv: Keep it simple. It boils down to this. Any Shelby of the new generation is a Continuation Series Cobra.

Completion series as pointed out by Ron is a different being constructed with "oringal frames".

A Spf is not a Shelby. Its a replica of a Cobra authorized by Shelby American/Autos. End of story.

Yes, I can sense these threads. Kinda like Spiderman's "spidy" sense.

While you guys whine about me all the time just think how bored you guys would be if I wasn't here.

[lamaluv]

My God, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree on something with you Evan , you do keep these treads from getting boring. Also from the other tread; the picture of your car is very nice and I can understand why you are proud of it.

Dick

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by SunDude

This is an interesting thread.

It was my understanding that, for the CSX4000/6000 continuation series Cobras, Shelby Autos was producing original-style, round-tube chassis frames using tooling that was made by Mike McCluskey for the so-called "completion cars," and that the aluminum, fibreglass and carbon-fibre bodies were sourced from third-party vendors (i.e., Kirkham, Hi-Tech, HST and so on).

So my question is: Is Hi-Tech Automotive supplying Shelby Autos with fibreglass bodies only? Or are they producing a rolling chassis, similar to the Superformance cars? Do the new CSX4000/6000s use the original round-tube frames, or are they using the same square-tube chassis as the SPF cars?

I don't think this was made clear in the other posts.

My HST-built carbon fiber (CSX4005LA) has a round tube frame.