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11-10-2008, 02:15 PM
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Location: Waterford,
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11-10-2008, 03:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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This looks like the same car that "kjbagg" posted about in September.
Cobra kit indentification
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...at=500&thumb=1
The guy said that the seller was asking $40K  
BTW - You might want to check out that left rear brake....it looks like it might be leaking brake fluid.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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11-10-2008, 03:53 PM
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So, let me get this right. You didn't identify the maker of the car or determine when it was made?
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11-10-2008, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 65whatthe
So, let me get this right. You didn't identify the maker of the car or determine when it was made?
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Correct. Is this the Twighlight Zone thread? 
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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11-10-2008, 04:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Got the Bug
Correct. Is this the Twighlight Zone thread? |
The whole thread went over my head. I must have missed the "between the lines" stuff. |
11-10-2008, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
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So, let me get this right. You didn't identify the maker of the car or determine when it was made?
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65whatthe, I've downloaded your pics to my laptop and will swing by A&C with them before the end of the week to see if they want to claim the car. I'll post their response before Saturday.
Damn, Doug, nice memory! |
11-10-2008, 04:19 PM
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Quote:
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65whatthe, I've downloaded your pics to my laptop and will swing by A&C with them before the end of the week to see if they want to claim the car. I'll post their response before Saturday.
Damn, Doug, nice memory!
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The picture of the dash, pedals, and wiring looked really familiar to me.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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11-10-2008, 04:58 PM
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Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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So, let me get this right. You didn't identify the maker of the car or determine when it was made?
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No, but so far we have figured out it is not powered by an original 427 sideoiler as the D4TE engine casting number on the block shows it to be from a 1974 vintage truck?
Feel free to check out the following link to confirm what I am saying.
http://www.fordification.com/FEcasting-numbers.htm
Bill S.
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11-10-2008, 05:09 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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From the pictures we could find of your car (VIN: RBT05J89680105002), it could be a failed company that was in the Kansas area and built just a few kits (less than a dozen). before going out of business. Rollbar was one of their tell tale signatures, but then again the suspension mount on the rear end has been seen on very early NAF's, but again the rollbar configuration is all wrong for that manufacturer:
The hard mount for the master cylinder brings out more questions than answers as does the routing of the steering shaft
Again not trying to pick on the car, just narrowing down the possibilities.
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11-10-2008, 05:39 PM
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Thanks MrMustang for your observations. I am interested in knowing whatever I can about the car. Not offended, I too have picked away at it. I wondered about the 3 windshield wipers. Windshield wipers? Really? Why does it have those... at all?
Thank you Vanoochka for your participation as well. I look forward to knowing more about where it came from. Or if anyone will claim it.
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11-15-2008, 06:39 PM
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Still curious about where it came from and who, etc..
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11-16-2008, 04:20 AM
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well, stop by the GLCC monthly meeting which is in your back door - introduce yourself - take lots of pics to share - join the club - and open some doors of knowledge from their members who might be able to help - or offer to inspect your car with you :
> Reminder - the Great Lakes Cobra Club last monthly meeting for 2008 is
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> Tuesday, November 18th 7:00 p.m. at Gino's
> Pizzeria in Keego Harbor :
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> Come early and enjoy dinner with other members; we have our own room
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> Gino's Pizzeria & Restaurant
> 1999 Cass Lake Rd
> Keego Harbor
> (248) 682-6200
> Just North of Orchard Lake Rd.
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11-18-2008, 04:46 AM
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Quote:
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Still curious about where it came from and who, etc..
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I've been swamped and haven't had a chance to visit A&C. I'm going to be out and about this afternoon and will swing by to see what they have to say. I'll post this evening. |
11-19-2008, 02:10 AM
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a web site to look at
http://allthingscobra.tripod.com//index.html
to spot some of the differences
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11-17-2008, 06:46 AM
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I'm thinking that motor should go into the 55 Thunderbird then...Is that a bad idea?
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11-17-2008, 07:12 AM
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I'm thinking that motor should go into the 55 Thunderbird then...Is that a bad idea?
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What 55 T Bird?
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11-17-2008, 09:45 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 FIA, 347 stroker with Weber 48's, building a '48 Anglia gasser, driving a '55 Chevy resto-rod
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From what I could tell your car may be a NAF (North American Fiberglass). I see a lot of similarities between yours and my old 289FIA, ie. frame and MII front suspension, forward leg brace on roll bar (most NAF's built had that type supplied w/chrome an option) street dash option, hood latch, hood and trunk hinges, door panels and the wheels look like the stock wheels supplied by NAF.
If it is a NAF there should be a serial number stamped on the passenger side rear frame rail on the top...it'll begin NAF427 followed by a series of numbers ie, 693(mo/yr built)followed by a production number. Also a build plate was mounted on the firewall on the passenger side near the rear of the front fender...rather hidden and often painted over
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11-17-2008, 11:04 AM
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We are going to go look for your clues right now GR ...Thank-You! Be right back...
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11-17-2008, 03:15 PM
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OK, I'm bumming. No luck finding either clue that GR came up with. But we did notice that there was a hole that was repaired at some point just 8 inches or so behind the roll bar!
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11-17-2008, 04:27 PM
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Mrmustang there's a 55 T bird right next to the cobra. It's a project that I didn't get to yet.
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