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Life on the Dark side
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| 767Jockey |
10-18-2021 07:59 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2
(Post 1498238)
The top photo is an early 260ci car, no one makes a replica of that version! You can tell by the lack of side vents, and the winged Shelby AC Cobra badges, front and back. You could take a late model 289 kit and do some surgery to it, Would make a cool car! And yes, I have thought about it. Maybe a Herbie Hancock, white with red interior and 2bbl carb, tribute car?
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Check this out if you haven't seen it. It's only 9 minutes long and worth watching. A great Cobra and legendary Cobra owner. As cool as it gets, both Cobra and owner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1SQn4stkXA |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 07:53 AM |
Picked up a car, now I can begin the journey.
Just arrived, an 82 Aurora Cobra. The story behind the co is pretty wild and I have hundrheds of docs filled with the original paperwork etc. Car drives nice and looks pretty good. Only complaint is I NEED MORE LEG ROOM!!!. Seems taking the seat rail off and bolting to the floor will.pick up a bit. Any suggestions? I am 5 11
and 180. Heres a short vid of the delivery.
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| twobjshelbys |
01-14-2022 08:03 AM |
It'll cost you a boatload. Realizing that you don't get in a Cobra, you wear it, I figured out early on that Rule #1 of buying a Cobra is don't buy one until you've sat in that one! They vary all over the place even within the same manufacturer.
You can take the rails off and mount the seat directly to the floor. That will help with height but overall legroom can only be fixed by rebuilding the foot boxes and tunnel. The cost is such that you're better off just swapping cars with one that fits. Plus, if you start hacking the car, you end up with a one off that becomes harder to sell down the line.
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| SBSerpent |
01-14-2022 10:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
(Post 1502127)
Just arrived, an 82 Aurora Cobra. The story behind the co is pretty wild and I have hundrheds of docs filled with the original paperwork etc. Car drives nice and looks pretty good. Only complaint is I NEED MORE LEG ROOM!!!. Seems taking the seat rail off and bolting to the floor will.pick up a bit. Any suggestions? I am 5 11
and 180. Heres a short vid of the delivery.
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Have you started the CA registration process yet? Will you be going the SB100 route? |
| Kit Coyle |
01-14-2022 10:15 AM |
The photo of CSX2048 shows that the beautiful original steering wheel has been
replaced with the later version...I wonder why?
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| rads42 |
01-14-2022 11:06 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
(Post 1502127)
Just arrived, an 82 Aurora Cobra. The story behind the co is pretty wild and I have hundrheds of docs filled with the original paperwork etc. Car drives nice and looks pretty good. Only complaint is I NEED MORE LEG ROOM!!!. Seems taking the seat rail off and bolting to the floor will.pick up a bit. Any suggestions? I am 5 11
and 180. Heres a short vid of the delivery.
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Video did not come through...and I'm anxious to see it! Congratulations. |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 05:39 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit Coyle
(Post 1502133)
The photo of CSX2048 shows that the beautiful original steering wheel has been
replaced with the later version...I wonder why?
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WHat is CSX2048?
thx |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 05:43 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rads42
(Post 1502135)
Video did not come through...and I'm anxious to see it! Congratulations.
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I sent admin a note.. Not sure, something about a missing TOKEN! |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 05:44 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by SBSerpent
(Post 1502132)
Have you started the CA registration process yet? Will you be going the SB100 route?
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Don't have to go the SB100 route since it's not a kit and has a vin. THANK GOD! |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 05:47 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
(Post 1502128)
It'll cost you a boatload. Realizing that you don't get in a Cobra, you wear it, I figured out early on that Rule #1 of buying a Cobra is don't buy one until you've sat in that one! They vary all over the place even within the same manufacturer.
You can take the rails off and mount the seat directly to the floor. That will help with height but overall legroom can only be fixed by rebuilding the foot boxes and tunnel. The cost is such that you're better off just swapping cars with one that fits. Plus, if you start hacking the car, you end up with a one off that becomes harder to sell down the line.
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Just spoke with last owner and I think the issue is solved. He is 5 6" and had pedal extensions put on, I think losing those 3 inches will be perfect! He said to just unbolt em!
We will see.......
thx |
| ERA 626 |
01-14-2022 05:51 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
(Post 1498244)
@Chupee, nothing I see would stop me from bidding, except the final price. 911r cars command higher prices on BaT because of they ads, which are very well done, and the driving of the Portland "Stig". Doesn't make it a better car though. I would say 100K+ to buy this Superformance 289 FIA. Cheers TommyRot
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it sold for $82k nice car for a cheap price |
| SBSerpent |
01-14-2022 06:06 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
(Post 1502162)
Don't have to go the SB100 route since it's not a kit and has a vin. THANK GOD!
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But its not pre-1975 so aren't you subject to smog inspections?
Unless, if I recall, the Auroras had rear exhaust with cats. Is that correct?
Congrats and welcome to the Cobra community. You're gonna love driving that car. |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 08:39 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 767Jockey
(Post 1498282)
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Fantastic! Herbie was my neighbor for years. Great guy and player! |
| Alfa02 |
01-14-2022 08:40 PM |
@ERA626, I agree Mike that was a great deal for that 289FIA ;) Crazy Money @Mecum in Fla. today 220K for a Backdraft, 190K for a Superformance, and 121K for a FFR Daytona. That early ERA 427 from the Gary Thomas Collection was a steal @72K.
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| Harpoon PV2 |
01-14-2022 08:53 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit Coyle
(Post 1502133)
The photo of CSX2048 shows that the beautiful original steering wheel has been
replaced with the later version...I wonder why?
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I just looked up CSX2048, and it has the original 9 bolt steering wheel, with the Trafficator in the middle. All 260 Cobra's came like that . |
| Harpoon PV2 |
01-14-2022 08:55 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chupee
(Post 1502160)
WHat is CSX2048?
thx
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It's a 260 Cobra! |
| Chupee |
01-14-2022 10:09 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by SBSerpent
(Post 1502165)
But its not pre-1975 so aren't you subject to smog inspections?
Unless, if I recall, the Auroras had rear exhaust with cats. Is that correct?
Congrats and welcome to the Cobra community. You're gonna love driving that car.
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I am going to have to get back on that one. should be pretty straight ahead since it has a vin and has been factory produced.. Il keep you posted
thx |
| Sawdust |
01-15-2022 07:20 AM |
The GRX Aurora was built in Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada. They were in business I believe from 1981 - 1983 unfortunately the company went bankrupt. They produced between 157 - 170 Cobra’s. The GRX Aurora met all Safety and EPA Emissions Standards. The GRX was delivered street legal in 50 states and complete street legal in Canada, sold through Ford dealerships.
Enjoy your ride!
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| Chupee |
01-15-2022 07:52 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sawdust
(Post 1502188)
The GRX Aurora was built in Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada. They were in business I believe from 1981 - 1983 unfortunately the company went bankrupt. They produced between 157 - 170 Cobra’s. The GRX Aurora met all Safety and EPA Emissions Standards. The GRX was delivered street legal in 50 states and complete street legal in Canada, sold through Ford dealerships.
Enjoy your ride!
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Thanks! There is some real corporate warfare that went on with that Ford venture. |
Well,...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2
(Post 1498238)
The top photo is an early 260ci car, no one makes a replica of that version! You can tell by the lack of side vents, and the winged Shelby AC Cobra badges, front and back. You could take a late model 289 kit and do some surgery to it, Would make a cool car! And yes, I have thought about it. Maybe a Herbie Hancock, white with red interior and 2bbl carb, tribute car?
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Legenmetals, on here, did a 260 tribute car that is incredible. Has a real 260 with Webers. An immaculately done car! I think he was thinking of selling it at one point... probably is on here somewhere. |
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