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04-04-2005, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Sunbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Rat Rod Racer, LS1 & T56
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They are nice when toasted.
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04-04-2005, 08:34 PM
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Location: Canberra,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '85 Dax, 302W - "Street Boss", C4, Jag suspension
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Originally posted by Aussie Mike
The Dax has been around for a long time. I have a feeling it came from that original Arntz replica as well.
Over time all the kit manufacturers have tweeked their moulds and body shapes. They have all now evolved into their own interpretations of the original.
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Re: the DAX - who knows? mine is an 01/85 body, and the build was started in WA, so maybe it IS the DAX that the original G-Force was flopped off (would explain why David's G-Force and my DAX are d@mned near identical).
There have been comments (on another, unnamed forum) that the original DAX was flopped off CSX31?? (can't remember, but it was a roadster, not an S/C), but who really knows? I contacted DJ Sportcars and they cannot provide me with any info about a twenty year old chassis and body, since they have made so many changes (no original construction manuals or engineering info - they didn't start making their own chassis' till mid '85). 
I think they all look great .... 
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30 year old car - a work in progress
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04-04-2005, 08:48 PM
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Location: Brisbane Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC under re-construction, GenIV with tremec 600, Jag 3.31 L/S diff
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Originally posted by Aussie Mike
Pink or White?
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Ermm...Need you ask Mike....I find the pink ones a little effeminate (sp) for me 
White Please. .. 
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Lightly toasted taa
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04-04-2005, 08:51 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: G-Force Cobra '68 302, T-5, Jag 3.77 LSD.
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I'll just stick with pink bits 
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04-04-2005, 09:01 PM
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Originally posted by David Hodgson
I'll just stick with pink bits
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Funny things happen with pink bits when ya "toast" em.
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04-04-2005, 10:52 PM
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Location: Northern California,
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Cobra Make, Engine: -Sold- Contemporary 427S/C # CCX-3152 1966 427 Med Rise Side Oiler, 8v 3.54:1 Salisbury IRS, Koni's.. (Now I'm riding Harleys)
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Contemporary, ERA and Shelby... In that order.
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A man that is young in years, may be old in hours, if he have lost no time. But that happeneth rarely. Generally, youth is like the first cogitations, not so wise as the second. For there is a youth in thoughts, as well as in ages... Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
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04-05-2005, 12:36 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Modified DRB 2000, 302 Windsor
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SCOBRAC, Shelby last!!! Why?? I asked for closeness to original, and you dont get any more original thn the original manufacturer!!!
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04-05-2005, 05:20 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pace Alumina 427 #69
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I wish i could buy into this thread 
But i don't know where mine came from, so i will
assume it's the most correct replica
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04-05-2005, 05:25 AM
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Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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Dont worry about it Albany, everyone thinks that there Cobra is the best, most accurate shape.
You should see the shape of my headlights, there just like the genuine ones
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04-05-2005, 05:35 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pace Alumina 427 #69
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You should see the shape of my headlights, there just like the genuine ones
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Mine has to be close with a 302 and 4 spd single rail 
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04-05-2005, 05:42 AM
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Mine also has 4 wheels, just like a real Cobra
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04-05-2005, 05:58 AM
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Location: Australia,
Zzz
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby alum 468 block
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Just looking at your Post I guess you still do not have an idea as to the origin of the body.
Is the body good enough to go on with or would it be cheaper in the long run to grab a Classic Revival or Harrison etc. if and when you sell that great little open wheeler.. 
Ok, back to the Thread, I have a Homebush and it was from an Arntz. Hell if anyone has a ***** about ripping of bodies it should be some guy at Arntz and not CSI..
Bernie
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04-05-2005, 06:04 AM
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Batman
Did I see some comparison between a blonde and an Esky?. You cannot have both.
Guess, both will eventually give you a headache, so I'll go for the Esky. Now who did they rip that idea from... 
Computerworks,
Ron,
Damn good of you to move this 'Thread' off the 'ALL COBRA TALK' and put it on the Australian Forum..as if we don't have enough to argue about over here already..
You had better stop doing that, or I'll start a sb100 'Thread' over there again or "I"m dying and I want my Cobra.....
Bernie
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04-05-2005, 06:12 AM
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Hi Bernie,
Not trying to highjack thread.
My body is in ok condition and worth continueing with.
Truth is i have fallen for Beryl.
I have drawn up my chassis and sent it off to have
it FEA tested. This way the Engineer will accept the
chassis and not require a Torsion test.
Hopeing to start cutting steel in 5 weeks time.
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04-05-2005, 06:22 AM
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That's good news. I thought the body may have been a little worse for wear after reading the Posts.
Bernie
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04-05-2005, 06:58 AM
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I thought the body may have been a little worse for wear after reading the Posts.
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It has sagged but since it has been sitting on the support
frame i made it seems ok. I had a painter take a look at
it .He reckons there are some small spots were the gel coat will
need sanding off. But overall he seems to think it will paint up ok.
He estimated approx $3500 for a 2pak base colour paint job.
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04-05-2005, 02:34 PM
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So Beryl it is.
I knew this forum was good for helping others.
I really dont know the true origin of your body but my guess would have been one of the suppliers that are in WA.
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04-05-2005, 04:32 PM
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The paint quote sounds good at $3500. Wonder if he needs any more work.
Bernie
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