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04-07-2015, 09:58 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, chassis and block
Posts: 9
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Hello from New England
I wanted to thank all of the forum content providers and sponsors for such a great resource! I have been reading and learning from the site and it has been very helpful as I searched for my first Cobra. I settled on an SIA car and am now the owner of CSX4799. Once I get through the process of getting it through the MA government labyrinth I hope to have it out on the road.
Regards,
Bill
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04-07-2015, 11:14 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
Posts: 18,797
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Bill
Where are you located........... Havre to join our rag tag group of heathins...  |
04-07-2015, 11:44 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-FIA, 66 mustang convertible, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,627
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Monkeys
I wanted to thank all of the forum content providers and sponsors for such a great resource! I have been reading and learning from the site and it has been very helpful as I searched for my first Cobra. I settled on an SIA car and am now the owner of CSX4799. Once I get through the process of getting it through the MA government labyrinth I hope to have it out on the road.
Regards,
Bill
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Bill,
Congratulations, you bought yourself a really nice car:
Shelby 427SC Cobra CSX4799
Bill S.
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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04-07-2015, 05:45 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
Posts: 5,499
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Hey Bill welcome aboard. Look forward to seeing you and 4799 at a local event soon.
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04-08-2015, 05:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado Springs,
CO
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, chassis and block
Posts: 9
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Thanks for the warm reception guys. I live in Carlisle, MA and hope to meet some of you this summer. I am really struggling to get the car through inspection but am working with my "MAC guy"...
All the Best - Bill
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04-08-2015, 07:09 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rome,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 744/428/TKO 600
Posts: 291
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Beautiful car Bill....
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04-08-2015, 07:24 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
Posts: 18,797
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You are only 20 miles away! Nice work.....
drop me a line when you get it....
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04-08-2015, 03:40 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR
Posts: 536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Monkeys
Thanks for the warm reception guys. I live in Carlisle, MA and hope to meet some of you this summer. I am really struggling to get the car through inspection but am working with my "MAC guy"...
All the Best - Bill
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Wont ma. except the 65 Hawaii title? did you try just going to the dmv closest you and try to register and new title? |
04-08-2015, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado Springs,
CO
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, chassis and block
Posts: 9
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Getting the plates and registration was easy and the MA DMV was friendly and helpful, accepted a "non standard" VIN number and a fat sales tax check. However, the car then goes to a physical inspection and that has been an issue. After researching this site I knew I had to show up to an inspection station, fail the car and then head off to the MAC facility for a waiver. The car failed as expected but I can't get a waiver because the engine is currently being considered a late model "crate" engine and not a 1965 donor. My assigned MAC guy has been helpful but as of now, the car is an expensive piece of garage art. Will continue to work the issue and share anything I learn from the experience. I sure hope to get past this soon, I just want to enjoy the car.
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04-08-2015, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR
Posts: 536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Monkeys
Getting the plates and registration was easy and the MA DMV was friendly and helpful, accepted a "non standard" VIN number and a fat sales tax check. However, the car then goes to a physical inspection and that has been an issue. After researching this site I knew I had to show up to an inspection station, fail the car and then head off to the MAC facility for a waiver. The car failed as expected but I can't get a waiver because the engine is currently being considered a late model "crate" engine and not a 1965 donor. My assigned MAC guy has been helpful but as of now, the car is an expensive piece of garage art. Will continue to work the issue and share anything I learn from the experience. I sure hope to get past this soon, I just want to enjoy the car.
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If they gave you a reg and plates who made you go to mac? Didn't the reg say 65? I would of thought once you had reg and plates just go to local garage for sticker and be done? |
04-08-2015, 05:55 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
Posts: 5,499
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I think your motor has a C5AE-H number on the side if that helps.
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04-09-2015, 04:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: hatfield,
ma
Cobra Make, Engine: backdraft racing #470 427sb
Posts: 74
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PM sent with my long story of Ma. inspection  was not easy but it's worth it in the end ~ Tim |
04-09-2015, 05:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickmate
I think your motor has a C5AE-H number on the side if that helps.
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The Shelby Alum motors ????
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427 CSX 3000/4000 and Shelbys.
All gone ! Was a Hell of a run 
Now ... The dogs car
Mercedes E63S station wagon. 603hp
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04-09-2015, 05:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Monkeys
Thanks for the warm reception guys. I live in Carlisle, MA and hope to meet some of you this summer. I am really struggling to get the car through inspection but am working with my "MAC guy"...
All the Best - Bill
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Bill I was looking at this car to.. But have to sell my old Shelby first. I am in Andover. From what I understand NH is easier to reg these cars in. Hope it's true.
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427 CSX 3000/4000 and Shelbys.
All gone ! Was a Hell of a run
Now ... The dogs car
Mercedes E63S station wagon. 603hp
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04-09-2015, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado Springs,
CO
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, chassis and block
Posts: 9
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Thanks, just replied.
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04-09-2015, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, chassis and block
Posts: 9
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mickmate, correct, that is the original FE designation. I am using this casting number to justify the emissions requirement for the vintage. The MAC is not recognizing this casting number, they are looking at the 2007 assembly date as the emissions compliance year. I am going to keep at it and hope to see you guys in person with the car on the road.
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04-09-2015, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American, chassis and block
Posts: 9
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Blue66, yes, Shelby blocks have the FE casting nomenclature...
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04-09-2015, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: York Co. Maine USA,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 S/C W/Holmon Moody Original Nascar build #508 Iron Block/heads (C5AE-H) Bal/Blu 427 Sideoiler; 780 Holley Dbl. Pump; 4 Speed Top Loader; AP Racing Bks; IRS; 15" Trigo pins
Posts: 391
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Monkeys
mickmate, correct, that is the original FE designation. I am using this casting number to justify the emissions requirement for the vintage. The MAC is not recognizing this casting number, they are looking at the 2007 assembly date as the emissions compliance year. I am going to keep at it and hope to see you guys in person with the car on the road.
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If that is the case then anytime any engine is rebuilt in Mass. reguardless of the original block date. MAC can use the assembly/rebuild date as the assembly date It figures, Mass. is always trying to suck the life outa someone with extra taxes!  . You might consider registering in N.H. or ME. via Cobra associates in those states. Mine is a antique w/no need of emission, inspection & total cost less than $80.00 per year  As a AC Cobra cost less than $8K in 65/66, that is what you would pay for sales tax! Remember M8 you are now in a group of Cobra addicts & we help each other when ever possible.! 
 WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION  THERE IS NO CURE
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04-10-2015, 04:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR
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While I can't confirm, but I have heard some get thru if the manufacturer of crate motor sends a letter that the motor is an exact oem replacement of the original.
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