Club Cobra

Club Cobra (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/)
-   Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/club-cobra-introduction-forum-introduce-yourself/)
-   -   Took 53 years to get here. (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/club-cobra-introduction-forum-introduce-yourself/137182-took-53-years-get-here.html)

byronpete21 12-02-2017 05:50 AM

Love the color. The sunburst wheels are going to look amazing as well. Congrats on living your dream.

Best regards,
Byron

Dwight 12-02-2017 06:03 AM

welcome Tom


Ken Miles is my hero



Dwight

Dominik 12-03-2017 10:29 AM

What a cool story! :-)

Alfa02 12-03-2017 11:44 AM

Thanks to all, for your input on the BRG (Zagato Dark) paint that I chose years, years ago, I've had this car in my head since 1967 when Automobile Quarterly (Vol 6 No 1) did a comparison test between a XK-120 Jag, and a street 427 Cobra, as the fastest car's of their era (Great read), that's the reasoning for the BRG, Sunbrust's, and the 60 series tires, also no roll bar's, or stripes. The side pipes would have been a hassle to remove, so they will stay. I promised a story about Mark Donohue in the 1968 Trams-Am race at Kent, that's coming up next, so stay tuned. Tom.

desgros@vtlink. 12-03-2017 01:50 PM

Tom,

So well understood. My love affair started in 1963 when I first saw a Slabside owned by a Dartmouth student in Hanover, NH. In 1966 a 427 also in Hanover. Fast forward to my ERA 289 BRG Slabside. Worth the nearly 50 year wait.

Enjoy your dream come true!

John

ERA Slabside #3010

moore_rb 12-05-2017 06:15 AM

2 Attachment(s)
A couple more shots, taken outside...

I told Tom via email that I couldn't wait to see it out in the sun... And then it occurred to me that in coastal Washington state, this is about as close to a sunny day as we're going to get... :LOL:

Still, seeing these pics has got me thinking more and more about how cool a full street 427 replica would look parked in the garage next to the 289 car... **)**)**)

Curse you, Tom- I need another car project like I need a hole in my round, bald head. :p

Alfa02 12-05-2017 11:35 AM

Oh Rob, Oh Rob, what have I done ;) You know a street 427 is just what you need. I know of two kits (Classic Roadsters) around that are just dying to be built ( I believe you know those somewhat ), and what a great excuse to make a trip to the great NW. Now you know what that means, in a few years I would have to sell my V-8 RX-7 and buy a 289FIA . The can of worm's is opened?? Thank you again for posting, Rob. P.S. You were right the best day in week's, and week's.

Alfa02 12-23-2017 07:44 PM

3 Attachment(s)
Got my Sunbrusts mounted on the Mt St just before Christmas. So one more thing checked off the list. It's getting closer. Merry Christmas to all, Tomhttp://www.clubcobra.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31176&stc=1&d=1514083786.http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/atta...1&d=1514083786

TX-Excalibur 01-11-2018 10:15 PM

1 Attachment(s)
I have had a bucket list item for a Cobra all my life and told myself when I retire that I would pursue checking that one off my list. After searching for the last 6 months at auctions, classified ads, private bulletin boards, and word of mouth finally came across the jewel I have been looking for.

Ron61 01-12-2018 04:47 AM

Congratulations. This is a very nice looking Cobra. You will have a lot of enjoyment with it.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/atta...-excalibur.jpg

Ron

ACHiPo 01-12-2018 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa02 (Post 1435023)
Got my Sunbrusts mounted on the Mt St just before Christmas. So one more thing checked off the list. It's getting closer. Merry Christmas to all, Tomhttp://www.clubcobra.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31176&stc=1&d=1514083786.http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/atta...1&d=1514083786

Interesting sunbursts. I've never seen them polished? Where did you get them?

moore_rb 01-12-2018 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACHiPo (Post 1436181)
Interesting sunbursts. I've never seen them polished? Where did you get them?

Rocket Racing Wheels:

Rocket Racing Wheels | Rocket Sunburst Hypershot | Free Shipping From Selected Rocket Dealers!

Alfa02 01-12-2018 05:38 PM

3 Attachment(s)
Like Rob said, ACHiPo, Rocket Racing. Rob had these on his Cobra before his brought his 289FIA. I went a little different with mine. They only come in 15x7, 15x8, with a 3/4" offset for the rear. So mine are that way, with flat knock-offs on front, and angled knock-offs makes the rears look deeper. spot on perfect wheel for my street 427. Very well made wheel's. congrats, TX-Excalibur on your new Cobra (Love the Color). Mine is at it last garage, for final assy. April still look's like the date, to have her done.

AdamIsAdam 01-07-2020 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX-Excalibur (Post 1436173)
I have had a bucket list item for a Cobra all my life and told myself when I retire that I would pursue checking that one off my list. After searching for the last 6 months at auctions, classified ads, private bulletin boards, and word of mouth finally came across the jewel I have been looking for.

What seats are those?

Alfa02 01-08-2020 12:26 AM

Great talking to you Adam, These are just stock Excalibur seats, I know TX Excalibur is a neighbor of Bulldog (Mike) down there, I need to call him, anyway. Cheers Tom.


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:16 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: