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06-28-2019, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
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New guy in Kentucky
Hi all -
My name is Jeff and I have been wanting a Cobra for as long as I can remember (Baby boomer). Finally due the kids grown I now have the opportunity to build my dream car. So I will hopefully, with all these posts, will build one correctly and avoid pitfall$ due to my lack of knowledge in these cars. I am no stranger to 60's muscle cars and own a 67 mustang that was built in the Shelby shop back in California.
I am not afraid to ask stupid questions and am looking forward on the advice building my first one.
Thanks
Jeff
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06-28-2019, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bono,
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Cobra Make, Engine: S C Motorcars
Posts: 49
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Welcome Jeff.
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06-29-2019, 04:34 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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welcome
where are you located in Ky.?
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
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06-29-2019, 04:37 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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We can hook you up with members of the Ky Cobra Club.
Great bunch of gals and guys. Attend one of their monthly get togethers and sit / ride in different Cobras.
Dwight
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
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06-29-2019, 04:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, SPO2891, SPO1649
Posts: 517
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Jeff, welcome aboard to the Kentucky Cobra Club. Give me a call if you have times talk about KCC, Cobras and you.
Again welcome aboard, at KCC it’s all about the people.
Juan Lopez-Bonilla
502-558-2904
juan@Lbrdesign.com
Kentucky Cobra Club
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06-29-2019, 05:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, SPO2891, SPO1649
Posts: 517
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Where do you reside in KY
Jeff, give me a call to talk, we have tons or resources to help your decision making and build process.
Juan
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06-29-2019, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Cape Coral,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 3018 - Lykins 289 H.O. SBF
Posts: 244
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If you are in Kentucky, you should look up Brent Lykins at lykinsmotorsports.com
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06-29-2019, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, SPO2891, SPO1649
Posts: 517
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Brent Lykins
Brent is a fine engine builder. Has been to our Club and has provided our members with incredible results; Give him a call for advice.
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07-02-2019, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five MKIII, 427W
Posts: 32
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Jeff,
What brand are you thinking about building?
Nathan
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FFR6682 - MK 3.1 complete kit, Forte built Ford Racing BOSS 427W(475hp/500lbs), TKO600, Power Steering/Brakes, VPM Front/Rear sway bars, Bump steer kit, SAI mod, 13"Front/11.65"Rear Cobra rotors w/calipers, Nitto NT05-255/40R17-Front, 315/35R17-rear,3.55 IRS.
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07-02-2019, 12:30 PM
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Located in Louisville.
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07-02-2019, 12:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crawleyscobra
Jeff,
What brand are you thinking about building?
Nathan
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I don't have a clue what brand. The only requirement I have is that I can fit in one. I am 6"4" 215 lbs and have never even sit in one.. All I know is it was love at first sight when I saw my first back in the late 60's.
Right now I am in the research stage, then I will start building one as soon as I get a lift installed in the new house. Looking forward on hearing suggestions and gaining knowledge form you all.
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07-02-2019, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: White City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NSAN80
I don't have a clue what brand. The only requirement I have is that I can fit in one. I am 6"4" 215 lbs and have never even sit in one.. All I know is it was love at first sight when I saw my first back in the late 60's.
Right now I am in the research stage, then I will start building one as soon as I get a lift installed in the new house. Looking forward on hearing suggestions and gaining knowledge form you all.
Jeff
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When you say 'build' do you mean: - install the engine and transmission in a 'roller';
- start with frame, body and boxes of parts; or
- something else?
Answering this fundamental question will start to narrow down your list of marques to consider.
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07-02-2019, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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Juan when is KCC next get together?
I'll drive the Fairlane up. It has roll up windows and no AC. Rain doesn't matter. I've got wipers that work.
Dwight
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"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
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07-03-2019, 04:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cycleguy55
When you say 'build' do you mean: - install the engine and transmission in a 'roller';
- start with frame, body and boxes of parts; or
- something else?
Answering this fundamental question will start to narrow down your list of marques to consider. |
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07-03-2019, 07:44 AM
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Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five MKIII, 427W
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Full disclosure, I'm biased toward Factory Five (FFR). I found the company great to work with and they made the order and delivery of my MKIII a great experience. I picked FFR for the community support from the official site thefactoryfiveforum.com and the unofficial site ffcars.com. More FFRs have been built than any other brand. 1000's of builders with experience that can be referenced. More after-market custom parts are made for the FFR than any other brand, which helps in customizing the car to reflect your version of a Cobra. For me the journey of the build has been great.
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FFR6682 - MK 3.1 complete kit, Forte built Ford Racing BOSS 427W(475hp/500lbs), TKO600, Power Steering/Brakes, VPM Front/Rear sway bars, Bump steer kit, SAI mod, 13"Front/11.65"Rear Cobra rotors w/calipers, Nitto NT05-255/40R17-Front, 315/35R17-rear,3.55 IRS.
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07-03-2019, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Lodi,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . BIG CAM.
Posts: 784
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Stupid questions
Quote:
Originally Posted by NSAN80
Hi all -
My name is Jeff and I have been wanting a Cobra for as long as I can remember (Baby boomer). Finally due the kids grown I now have the opportunity to build my dream car. So I will hopefully, with all these posts, will build one correctly and avoid pitfall$ due to my lack of knowledge in these cars. I am no stranger to 60's muscle cars and own a 67 mustang that was built in the Shelby shop back in California.
I am not afraid to ask stupid questions and am looking forward on the advice building my first one.
Thanks
Jeff
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Kids out of the house, free time! find one already done, way better then you would do on your own.Then you can spend your free time working on the already built car that you can once in a while drive.That is what I did .How"s that for stupid.F.Y.I. I would do it all over again  |
07-03-2019, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Mokena,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft SBF-302
Posts: 321
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I would also give rollers serious consideration.
1) the build quality and paint cannot be matched for the cost. Installing the powertrain can be enough of a challenge
2) owning these cars is like flying an airplane while building it. You'll have plenty of projects per mile.
PS - Backdraft rollers have an extra three inches of wheelbase and legroom. Oh, that's not authentic - never mind
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