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Flukeyluke 02-28-2006 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by spookypt
Mate... I bought mine back in September last year. Rego'd and a solid runner but unpainted and unpretty...But I could have as many Indy gilrs lying on te back of it and I didn't give a hooT! In fact, what we got up to over INdy I'd be surprised if you do it on the bonnet of a normal car...

Anyway....

Since buying it I decided it needed some prettying up... PLans started small...now 2 montsh later, its painted....another month and te new interior will be done..then another month and and a half and I'll have the engine out..detailed, new 8Tb set up, live HPC side pipes and new programmable ECU. Was originally going to be a "just drive the &*^%^&% out of it" now it will be "just drive the (*&^*&%^ out of it" and clean it when I get home.....maybe..

Good luck, enjoy the bug! The bank balance loves it....plus the cars have an amazing effect on scantilly clad women!

Spookypt
I guess I dont have to start with the best on the block. If I get one it will be with the idea of keeping it for several years, so I guess there is no reason why I cant mod and improve as I go. It hasnt stopped me with my XR6T:3DSMILE:

PS. I wont show the wife the bit about scantily clad women:LOL:

Luke.

400TT 02-28-2006 01:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NASSTY
G'day Flukeyluke,
...a new cobra cannot be firstly regoed with a 351 windsor b/c of emission ADRs (so you need to buy a used cobra already registered with a 351, and in Vic land you have until the end of this year to use a 2002 ford windsor. (unless they change the rules).
If you are motivated enough, there are always engine alternatives... ;)

How about Saleen Mustang injected 351w? These have appropriate emission
compliance for rego in some states here. Saleen also did a supercharged 351w. :eek:

Not sure if a deal could be struck. But Superformance have an ADR compliant 347 stroker.

And you could always look into options with gas...

stiffy 02-28-2006 05:00 PM
Cobra For Sale
 
Hi Flukeyluke,

Contact me on 0412 249 950 I am the Club Treasurer/
Membership officer and I can give you some details.

Rohan

Flukeyluke 02-28-2006 11:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stiffy
Hi Flukeyluke,

Contact me on 0412 249 950 I am the Club Treasurer/
Membership officer and I can give you some details.

Rohan
Thanks Rohan,
I will do that over the next few days.

Aussie Mike, I cant get down Thursday night but will try to get to the next meeting.


Luke.

kobrah 03-01-2006 01:04 AM
Quote:
Since buying it I decided it needed some prettying up... PLans started small...now 2 montsh later, its painted....another month and te new interior will be done..then another month and and a half and I'll have the engine out..detailed, new 8Tb set up, live HPC side pipes and new programmable ECU
Hey Spooks can you put some pics in your gallery. I'd love to see how its progressing.

spookypt 03-01-2006 04:31 PM
update
 
Heh Rens, I will give my photo gallery a big update once I get back from OS in April. By then the interior will be done and the car well on the way to having the engine and exhaust work completed. Stay tuned.

Spookypt

Flukeyluke 03-02-2006 03:41 AM
Hi guys,
If anyone from here dropped me an email, please send it again. My computer thought it was spam and deleted it.

Luke.

Flukeyluke 03-02-2006 03:37 PM
OK, I know I am shopping for a 427SC, having had a friendly kiwi explain the differences in body types for me. I didnt know there were so many variations.

With this in mind, is there anything else I should look for or consider?

kobrah 03-03-2006 12:39 AM
Forgive my ignorence guys... but what differences is Luke talking about... Is it the several different cars that have had the 'shelby cobra' name or are there differences in the AC's
I'm also newish to the cobra thing so I'd like to know.
Pictures say a thousand words;);)

Flukeyluke 03-03-2006 03:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kobrah
Forgive my ignorence guys... but what differences is Luke talking about... Is it the several different cars that have had the 'shelby cobra' name or are there differences in the AC's
I'm also newish to the cobra thing so I'd like to know.
Pictures say a thousand words;);)
Why I say this is because of this link over on my regular forum:

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/in...ic=23664&st=36

Beejay 03-03-2006 04:09 AM
It appears that you have to be a member to access this site.

Most kits these days appear to be based on the original 427 Shelby car.

Ben

Flukeyluke 03-03-2006 04:38 AM
Sorry, you are right.

Anyway, the gist of the post was:

289, a pic and details

427

427SC

427R

289 Lemans

Hardtop

Lemans Hardtop

Daytona Coupe

The thread has pics of each car and made it really easy for me to understand the differences.

Flukeyluke 03-03-2006 05:06 AM
Ok, this link will work.

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/in...ic=23664&st=36

Simple explanation for newbies like me.

kobrah 03-03-2006 05:57 AM
Thanks Luke!
That was informative.
I knew that all those existed but never really thought about it-if you know what I mean.%/

Flukeyluke 03-03-2006 08:16 PM
So guys,
Who in Melbourne has a 427SC I could have a look at?

WASP 03-03-2006 09:25 PM
Talk to Doug
 
Have a chat to Doug Pearce 0397394222. Worth the effort

Richard

Flukeyluke 03-03-2006 11:39 PM
Who is Doug Pearce?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WASP
Have a chat to Doug Pearce 0397394222. Worth the effort

Richard
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the reply. Who is Doug Pearce?

Luke.

dbn04 03-04-2006 02:45 AM
flukey,
do you want original? ( like to have your wallet) now such thing is the same when it comes to "replicas" but they be dame good fun, find what you want and do want you want!**)

Alvin 03-04-2006 05:03 AM
Doug Pearce is a man full of knowledge about Ac Cobras. I've had my car modified by the man, and his great bloke too.

WASP 03-05-2006 03:48 PM
Doug Pearce
 
Doug builds Cobra,s fixes peoples problems and finishes off unfinished projects
Gives spiritual guidance lol


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