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[Bernica]

Most excellent!
You might also want to get the World Registry of Cobras as well. Much history and info in there. It isn't cheap, but many here consider it the "Bible" and it's bigger than a phone book!

It's all about learning what you don't know yet, which never ends!

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[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Most excellent!
You might also want to get the World Registry of Cobras as well. Much history and info in there. It isn't cheap, but many here consider it the "Bible" and it's bigger than a phone book!

It's all about learning what you don't know yet, which never ends!

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yup, now im waiting for "Shelby Cobra Fifty Years" to arrive, looks promising.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

yup, now im waiting for "Shelby Cobra Fifty Years" to arrive, looks promising.

You will see stuff that you want, and it all costs more, and more, and more. Wait until you start spec'ing out that FE.... (solid flat tappet, of course)

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by patrickt

You will see stuff that you want, and it all costs more, and more, and more. Wait until you start spec'ing out that FE.... (solid flat tappet, of course)

i know right. I'm almost solid on manufacture,but now its the "details" like do i want a glove box? or things like should i rethink orange and go with a traditional color? man, the more i research this great machine, the more i feel obligated to uphold a certain standard when i get mine. Not just go off on some crazy whim.....man this is tough!

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

i know right. I'm almost solid on manufacture,but now its the "details" like do i want a glove box? or things like should i rethink orange and go with a traditional color? man, the more i research this great machine, the more i feel obligated to uphold a certain standard when i get mine. Not just go off on some crazy whim.....man this is tough!

Just wait until REAL1 shows up!

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

i know right. I'm almost solid on manufacture,but now its the "details" like do i want a glove box? or things like should i rethink orange and go with a traditional color? man, the more i research this great machine, the more i feel obligated to uphold a certain standard when i get mine. Not just go off on some crazy whim.....man this is tough!

William … it’s best not to stray too far from the original recipe (so to speak) when building a Cobra …. IMHO.

Picking the color is probably one of the most difficult choices you will make. Let’s say you decide on a more traditional color, blue for example … there is everything from Viking / Princess blue to Guardsman, Royal, Indigo, Navy, Ferrari Pozzi Blu and more. Two words of caution.

- Just because a paint is called ‘Guardsman’ blue for example, the exact shade of paint may vary from supplier to supplier.
- Some of the darker blues might have a bit of a purple tinge. This seems to be especially true of Indigo blue. I am very happy with the deep Indigo blue on my car, but have heard from other owners that chose ‘Indigo’ blue that wound up having a definite purple tinge to it … which is OK if that’s the color you want, but could be an unexpected surprise if not.

Most of the blues have some small amount of metal flake, but some do not. Then there is of course the choice of stripes or no stripes … it never ends … but that’s half the fun! Decisions … decisions !

- Tim

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Picking the color is probably one of the most difficult choices you will make.

Go to "World of Wheels" the "2015 Auto Show" or another of the big shows that have all the new cars from all the dealers. You know, one of the shows that has a thousand or so new cars. When you see a color that's perfect for you, snap a pic of the sticker in the window that has the exact paint color. That's the best way to spot your color. It might come from a Mercedes, or it might come from a Yugo, but you'll find it.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Go to "World of Wheels" the "2015 Auto Show" or another of the big shows that have all the new cars from all the dealers. You know, one of the shows that has a thousand or so new cars. When you see a color that's perfect for you, snap a pic of the sticker in the window that has the exact paint color. That's the best way to spot your color. It might come from a Mercedes, or it might come from a Yugo, but you'll find it.

Yea, thats where i found the color i love, its a BMW orange, Fire Orange (paint code: U94), its absolutely beautiful. But now, after looking at all the Cobra's im kinda doubtful...i don't know. I may have to flip a coin.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by tkb289

William … it’s best not to stray too far from the original recipe (so to speak) when building a Cobra …. IMHO.

Picking the color is probably one of the most difficult choices you will make. Let’s say you decide on a more traditional color, blue for example … there is everything from Viking / Princess blue to Guardsman, Royal, Indigo, Navy, Ferrari Pozzi Blu and more. Two words of caution.

- Just because a paint is called ‘Guardsman’ blue for example, the exact shade of paint may vary from supplier to supplier.
- Some of the darker blues might have a bit of a purple tinge. This seems to be especially true of Indigo blue. I am very happy with the deep Indigo blue on my car, but have heard from other owners that chose ‘Indigo’ blue that wound up having a definite purple tinge to it … which is OK if that’s the color you want, but could be an unexpected surprise if not.

Most of the blues have some small amount of metal flake, but some do not. Then there is of course the choice of stripes or no stripes … it never ends … but that’s half the fun! Decisions … decisions !

- Tim

yea, im seeing that more and more. i do want to make it "mine" aka personalize it, BUT at the same time this isn't just an "average" kit car. this car does not embody the typical stereotypes that are sometimes synonymous with kit cars.

Typically, one doesn't buy a popular car without making some type of aesthetic change to personalize it. But with this gem, the originality is part of the true experience. Therefore, my plan is somewhat morphing into originality and showing some expression under the hood.....? Maybe a small block with a Kenne Bell twin screw SC.

for me there are some things that must remain original or as close as possible.

Things like the wheels
Interior
Body style (in shape)
Stripe, gotta have it!
front fans

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Picking the color is probably one of the most difficult choices you will make.
- Tim

I'd say the single most difficult decision and one of the reasons why I chose what I chose. No color.

That BMW Fire Orange is gorgeous, but I wouldn't paint it on an ERA Cobra.

Solid flat tappet cam = Circa 1890 technology.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I'd say the single most difficult decision and one of the reasons why I chose what I chose. No color.

That BMW Fire Orange is gorgeous, but I wouldn't paint it on an ERA Cobra.

Solid flat tappet cam = Circa 1890 technology.

yours is black? Stripe or no?

see that's why im 10% undecided....10% of me is saying bright orange is for a lesser caliber car, i.e. the color doesn't need to garner attention, the quality, craftsmanship, and history of the car will do that.

I mean seriously, the more i read and research, the more i want to stay "somewhat" original with the color. I was at 99% on orange, then more reading and now im at 90%.

Also, when i started this search a while ago, i wanted one really bad, NOW i really, really, really, want one. just have to (try) keep my cool and not make a hasty decision.

[Bernica]

Another good read if you want to learn about the Cobra history is "The Cobra Ferrari Wars". First edition is best, but they are both good.

Watch Patrick or you will end up with dual rollbars too!