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05-11-2009, 03:40 PM
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Location: Paradise Point,
Qld
Cobra Make, Engine: Absolute Pace
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Love your Car Andrew.
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05-12-2009, 12:43 AM
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Location: Bundaberg, Queensland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison #73 with an L76 6 litre CHEV, T56, 6SPEED,R32 Rear end.
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Paint Job
Andrew,
That is a very impressive paint job. I would have to say that it looks better than an original ... if that is possible...
So, if it is better than an original is it still called a Replica???
Or is it called something else???
And can it be entered on a register that continues the tradition of the Cobra Brand...???
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05-12-2009, 02:16 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sydney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
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Thanks for your comments boys - however I would be embarresed to think that you thought it was anything too special. While I have tried to do something a little different, there are far too many flaws in the final finish to consider it worthy of too much hoo haa.
A few comments on the CR shape - while it is definately a taller body then an original - I REALLY like the shape - I think the slightly chunky look really works IMHO - so while not spot on to the original, it is a very pleasing shape to me.
The interior will be pretty traditional look - black leather and carpet, low back seats etc. With just a few nicer touches as not to stray too far from an original look. Shold get the dash done in the next couple of weeks so I can tidy up the wiring and start it up again. Been about 6 months of silence now.....
Cheers
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05-12-2009, 02:20 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by
schipps
And can it be entered on a register that continues the tradition of the Cobra Brand...???
Now there is a bluddy grand idea.
A register of cobras which are real but can't make the SAAC registry.
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05-12-2009, 02:26 AM
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Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1965 registered Brushed Kirkham polished stripes, 427 FE kieth craft 482 efi.ss chassis and all the go gear .
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Rebel1
Now there is a bluddy grand idea.
A register of cobras which are real but can't make the SAAC registry.
Or even a registry for GM powered cars that cant handle a performance Ford Motor??
Keep smiling...
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05-12-2009, 02:29 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Rat Rod Racer, LS1 & T56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
soulman
Or even a registry for GM powered cars that cant handle a performance Ford Motor??
Ohh... Them's fightin' words. It's gonna be a Ford Vs Chev grudge match when we all get to the drag strip
Cheers
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Melbourne Australia
05-12-2009, 02:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Aussie Mike
Ohh... Them's fightin' words. It's gonna be a Ford Vs Chev grudge match when we all get to the drag strip
Cheers
Doesn't soulman keep his in the carpark at race meets? (and still nearly got taken out)
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05-12-2009, 02:40 AM
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Tenrocca
Doesn't soulman keep his in the carpark at race meets? (and still nearly got taken out)
And believe me, those stains are impossible to get out !
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05-12-2009, 02:43 AM
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Sambo,
That might rule out the drag strip too Andrew
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05-12-2009, 02:55 AM
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Bring it on boys !!!
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05-12-2009, 04:01 AM
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hoo haaa rivelry i like it
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05-12-2009, 06:22 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC, carb 347 TopLoader and Jag running gear ~ so old school I time it with an hour-glass :D
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deja vu all over again
Didn't we just have a standing start showdown at ShelbyFest?
As I recall in the final there were:
3 of those trick light-weight CR's with those all-alloy efi ground pounding Chev motors up to 383ci
vs.
2 dodgy old iron block fords, a nice robnell with a 281ci and wobbly old RMC with reco'd 302....
-> oh-yeah very nice job on the CR - I think you've done amazing things with that paint
LoBelly
Last edited by LoBelly; 05-12-2009 at 06:25 AM ..
Reason: forgot to mention the paint job
05-15-2009, 10:04 PM
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I got it out in the sun today and took a little (poor quality) vid of the car from some different angles:
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05-15-2009, 10:11 PM
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Looks just fine to me.
Looks bootiful
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05-15-2009, 10:43 PM
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Well done Andrew, looks fantastic.
05-16-2009, 01:27 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison # 80; Ford 5.0L HO Trickflow heads, cam and rockers and MassFlow EFI
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Looks very good and you won't have to polish it!
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05-17-2009, 12:56 AM
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Not everyone gets it - neighbour came up today and said "it looks good....what colour you painting it?"
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05-17-2009, 06:12 AM
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Thanks for posting the video
05-17-2009, 06:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
LoBelly
Dont know - it did take a lot of time, but I could do it lot better and faster next time. As a "paint" its pretty cheap too so suited the budget. It is an untested finish Im not sure how it will weather etc as well. If it starts to look crap I have a good base to sand back the whole car and get it properly done.
One thing about it I do like is that I dont have to be precious about the finish - drop something on it or scratch it and provided its not too deep you just scotchbrite it back
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05-17-2009, 05:19 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival kit. LS1 motor. T56 Tremec 6 speed. 17" replica Halibrand wheels.
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Flat Clear
My dash is the same colour as the the body but to avoid glare the dash was sprayed with a flat clear rather than gloss as per body.
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