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06-10-2010, 06:07 PM
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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 RodKnock
Excellent question. I would run a credit check and, of course, always review a copy of the title certificate. Run a DMV check while you're at it.  |
Or the always popular "well it turns out he was going through a divorce and his wife has a claim on it, somthing amount it being a marital asset or something, I don't know, but you got ship it back now -- really sorry about that...." |
06-10-2010, 06:10 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,592
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Or the always popular "well it turns out he was going through a divorce and his wife has a claim on it, somthing amount it being a marital asset or something, I don't know, but you got ship it back now -- really sorry about that...."
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Well that could be the case, even if he completed the transaction in person. |
06-10-2010, 06:10 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CCX-3-3624, 351w, 5-speed
Posts: 344
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Thanks Bob, I have spent so much time on the phone with Nick that I have no worries at all. I would send him a check for $1,000 in a heart beat and not give it a second thought, but for the amount to purchase a cobra.....I have to be smart about it!
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06-10-2010, 06:11 PM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,764
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Originally Posted by azfordman
Rodknock, not an Ebay car....it's a CC menber who has a cobra shop and is selling one of his customers cars. I would love to visit with him in person because he seems like he has a wealth of knowledge....but 10-12 hours on a plane without a smoke.....I might loose my mind!
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I've known Nick for quite some time, he is, like myself, a true tell it like it is type of guy. That Contemporary that you are thinking of purchasing is a smoking deal........Ask Nick his honest opinion on the car and what he thinks it might need in the near future and if you are happy with his 100% honest responses (I have never known him to be anything less than 100% honest), buy the car, yes, sight unseen knowing that you are getting a really nice car and a great price.
Hope you find this a bit reassuring as well.
Yours In Fords,
Bill S.
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06-10-2010, 06:12 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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Nick is a totally trustworthy guy. I probably talk to him every week and have bought a number of things from him. He sends me things all the time and I usually receive the item before I get the invoice. He is also very knowlegable on cobras. Just call him and tell him you want to verify the title is clear since he isn't the owner. Or get on a plane and go see him and do it in person.
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06-10-2010, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Run a credit check on the owner and see if he is inches away from going Chapter 7 on you. Another nightmare scenario is having the Trustee in bankruptcy trying to get the car back from you....
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06-10-2010, 06:16 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CCX-3-3624, 351w, 5-speed
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Thanks a lot Bill....I appreciate that coming from you! It was down to his car and yours in my search.....but for the price of his on my "first" cobra, and having the funds to get the '31 p/u I have also always wanted in addition....I felt like I could not pass it up!
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06-10-2010, 06:22 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Run a credit check on the owner and see if he is inches away from going Chapter 7 on you. Another nightmare scenario is having the Trustee in bankruptcy trying to get the car back from you....
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I'll bet he's all "R1" and "I1" with no collection items, BK's, liens or judgements. He's the "salt of the Earth."  |
06-10-2010, 06:24 PM
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Heck, if the seller's FICO is 750+, I'd marry him. I wonder if they allow that in AZ or NH? 
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06-10-2010, 06:26 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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But as I understand it, Nick does not own the car, he's just brokering it....
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06-10-2010, 06:31 PM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,764
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azfordman
Thanks a lot Bill....I appreciate that coming from you! It was down to his car and yours in my search.....but for the price of his on my "first" cobra, and having the funds to get the '31 p/u I have also always wanted in addition....I felt like I could not pass it up!
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No problem, everyone has their own choices of what car is right for them, I can't fault your logic at all. Once you get your dream car, above all else, enjoy the ride. 
Yours in Fords,
Bill S.
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06-10-2010, 07:35 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
Posts: 7,512
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That looks a lot like a Contemporary that I looked at a couple of years ago when I was shopping for a replacement. The car was in New Hampshire. I was on a business trip to New York and took a couple of extra days and drove up there.
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Dan in Arizona
CCX3209
"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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06-11-2010, 09:41 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Nick also had an ebay site. Here is his feedback (mickm8) if that helps:
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...k&myworld=true
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06-11-2010, 10:13 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Gilford,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 302 carb
Posts: 8,121
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AZ..
Where in AZ do you hang your hat?
If you want to be on the AZ Cobras email list, send me an email.
Mike
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06-11-2010, 11:18 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CCX-3-3624, 351w, 5-speed
Posts: 344
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I am down in Tucson. I look forward to meeting some of the Az. owners and will try to make it up to some of your meets.
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06-11-2010, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
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Hey Mikie... Do you think it's safe to tell him about JOHN or do we wait so we don't scare him away... The new guy, not John.. We've tried to scare John away. It doesn't work.
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Dan in Arizona
CCX3209
"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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06-11-2010, 01:25 PM
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Location: Tucson,
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With a little luck I may be able to make the July 4th run...... I am having Nick make a few changes on the car for me, then a week or so to get it shipped here, gonna be close. So do you think it would be "too redneck" to have the transporter meet me at the Walmart parking lot???????
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06-11-2010, 03:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
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Anyway you can get the car is not "too redneck".
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Dan in Arizona
CCX3209
"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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06-11-2010, 03:29 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson,
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I just think it will be a hoot! Jeff says you can't make fun of rednecks unless you are one and "I r one".... Like I mention before, I have to trailer it home regardless...the last 3/4 mile of my "driveway" is literally a wash bed, I seriously doubt I could even get it delivered out here. I'll be sure to snap some photos when it's delivered.
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06-11-2010, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azfordman
I just think it will be a hoot! Jeff says you can't make fun of rednecks unless you are one and "I r one".... Like I mention before, I have to trailer it home regardless...the last 3/4 mile of my "driveway" is literally a wash bed, I seriously doubt I could even get it delivered out here. I'll be sure to snap some photos when it's delivered.
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AZ, these Arizona guys are real upstandin gents, but be advised, they'll play mind games with you.  tin-man
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