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My FFR had to get a state issued vin number here in AZ, it came from CA, where it was registered under the FFR number. I had to put the new vin tag next to the original FFR tag. But hey, no emissions and tags are 20 bucks, so I'm not complaining!!!
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My 'state issued' offical Vin number is:
CSX4795
They can run the plate, registration, vin plate, pink slip, or chassis number, they all say the same thing; CSX4795!%/ There is NO other number on my car.:) jdog |
Is it real?
No, it's a cheap fake that I build.:)
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I really didn't mean to hijack the thread. I brought up the Highway Patrol thing, well, because they are the first to ask me the question (as I don't yet have the car). I thought it was interesting (in the vein of this thread) that they didn't care about the lineage (manufactured, assembled, continuation, replicar, doner, etc.). They classify all Cobras (except an original) as a special construction vehicle - deserving of a special inspection - to verify the parts used in that construction.
I love this thread - and will eventually use all the comeback lines. So, back to the action. |
BTW - car here in 2 weeks! About to jump out of my skin. My wife and family are just as excited!
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This MG ? I don't know. I was sleeping with this dudes wife so I figured I might as well borrow his car too.
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I think the next time someone asks me if "its a real one?" I'm going to tell them it's a Fiero and then ask if they want to race.
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Is that an original or a kit car?
My answer depends upon who is asking and my mood at that time: Neither ... its a factory built replica of a 65 Cobra. (used about 95% of the time). Its a real car, but its not a 1/2 million dollar (or more) original ... so I can drive it every day, just like you do with your car ... but I have more fun than you do! Laugh and smile.:LOL: Yes. (that really gets them confused - I've only used this one a couple of times). Seeing that an original costs 1/2 million or more, I have all of my money in the stock market so I can enjoy this fiberglass replica without the worry of owning such an expensive car ... and I drive it every day. |
IT'S an ORIGINAL KIT!
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My car has emblems over the vents that say "Powered by Ford"....I have had people ask me when Ford made these cars....I've never been able to come up with a suitable answer, without going into the whole history thing...
So I just say "It's a '65" , and leave it at that. |
If they ask, "Is it an original?" I say "No, it's a Factory Five.", smile, and wait for the next question.
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Some guys look at CSX 2252 and say, "Who made this kit?" I say "Some guy in California named Carroll Shelby back in 1964. Hope it looks real." Many people, even Cobra owners, will actually knock on the body and feel under the fenders and not say anything. This makes me mad when they do that.
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Old phart, it might be interesting for your views on the similarities and differnces both touchable and seat of pants between your two vehicles. What do you think?
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Nope! No blue tag.
No blue tag on my car & I have already renewed my registration once. I guess not all Calif cars have a different state issued number.
The only other tag on my car is the SB100 sticker that BAR put on it and it says CSX4795 as well.:rolleyes: BTW I got 'stopped' this morning by one of Folsom PD's finest, for 'chirping' my tires at a stop light. He ran my plates & registration, let me go with a 'warning'! ;) No issues with my registration as of this morning!:cool: jdog:) |
The CHP didn't add a blue tag to my Authentic '65 model 427sc built in 2006 Shelby Cobra because the serial #CSX4812 was stamped into my frame and corresponds to Shelby's manufacturer's statement of origin "SHELBY AMERICAN CSX4812" . The CHP properly assigned vin#CSX4812 to their entry to the Cali DMV. My period correct '63 thru '67 black and gold Cali license plate is simply CSX4812. I love it.
The crowd of CHP's that gathered around the car for some forty minutes that day admired the whole of the car sooo much that they missed the non DOT goodyear billboards. And like Jdog, it's been renewed once already. Answer to the question is "No mine's not one of the originals, it's a brand new one from Carroll Shelby.": I am a very happy dude. I hope that all of you are enjoying your cars as much as I do mine. Thats what it has gotta be about!! And Jdog, I know that you still have to be pinchin' yourself when you open the garage and turn the key. |
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