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[willtwallace]

Okay, wow, wow, wow, wow....

"Shelby Cobra Fifty Years" by Colin Comer is freaking AWESOME!

the photographs alone are worth the price.

However, this has made me even more comfortable with some of my "unique" decisions. The genesis of this car was based on creativeness. Don't worry Patrick, im not going with 24 inch chrome wheels with neon under glow lights on my ERA, but just seeing some of the original photos, when it was "just a race car" and not a global icon, were refreshing.

i know for sure, i don't want the sun visors and wind deflectors! I love the minimal look of just the windscreen and dash mounted rear view.

**Yes, i have realized my sins, i WILL NOT have a Chevy motor, what was i thinking? Its gotta be a BB Ford.

so much to learn.....

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

**Yes, i have realized my sins, i WILL NOT have a Chevy motor, what was i thinking? Its gotta be a BB Ford.

so much to learn.....

You're forgiven my child.
Glad you've seen the light!
For penance - you must update CLUBCOBRA with all your progress in a build thread!

Enjoy.

Ps: pm sent

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by Dimis

...For penance - you must update CLUBCOBRA with all your progress in a build thread!

Enjoy.

Ps: pm sent

When that time comes, i will do so gladly!

[patrickt]

Have you asked, of Bob & Peter, "if I write you a fat check today, when will I have my Cobra in my garage?"

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

i know for sure, i don't want the sun visors and wind deflectors! I love the minimal look of just the windscreen and dash mounted rear view.

I think most states will require two mirrors - the dash mounted rear view and an outside mirror either on the fender or windshield frame. Someone who has been through the process in NC can probably confirm. Sounds like you're zeroing in on what you want. Enjoy!

Kevin

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by kevins2

I think most states will require two mirrors - the dash mounted rear view and an outside mirror either on the fender or windshield frame.

One of the best mods, that I have made to my car, was the use of the high-end convex mirror. It took what was essentially a "pencil view" mirror and turned it in to what is now an essential driving component. You should do it up front on your build -- it makes that big a difference in both safety and convenience. Click here: A Replacement Convex Mirror that Really Works

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Have you asked, of Bob & Peter, "if I write you a fat check today, when will I have my Cobra in my garage?"

I have a quote sitting on my desk from Mr. Peter.

For "me" it will NOT be one big fat check. My build will have to be in increments. I am just trying to make the best launch out of the gates to ease future pain, and set me up for future success.

out the gate, i'd like: standard kit + paint, powder coat frame, bonded body, steering wheel and linkage, and ......?

Originally Posted by patrickt

One of the best mods, that I have made to my car, was the use of the high-end convex mirror. It took what was essentially a "pencil view" mirror and turned it in to what is now an essential driving component. You should do it up front on your build -- it makes that big a difference in both safety and convenience. Click here: A Replacement Convex Mirror that Really Works

noted.

i cant tell too much from the NCDOT website. A "real" owner may be the answer.

[patrickt]

Well, I would buy all the essentials up front. Like suspension, radiator, steering, etc. I don't know what gets included and what doesn't -- I would just have Peter make a secondary list for me of all the things that I had to also find, one way or another, before the car will be able to move safely under its own power. Shocks, bell housing, head lights, wheels, tie rods, steering knuckles... you need to have an inclusive list of all the stuff that you're not getting. There are a zillion little things that go on these cars. Towards the end of my build, Doug was calling me so much to get my "OK" on things that I finally told him "look, if you think it ought to be on there, just put it on there, you don't have to check with me." That actually worked better than I could have imagined.

[DanEC]

When and if you decide to put down a deposit, be sure to ask them to go ahead and send you a copy of the assembly manual. You will get hours of entertainment and education leafing through it while waiting on your car.

I purposely left some options/components off my initial purchase that would not be necessary while doing my body work and paiinting. I did this both to manage my expenses but also figured I might have to turn that initial invoice over at registration time for a sales tax basis and saw no sense in loading it up with every last nut, bolt and option. Then I later ordered my remaining items as I needed them. There is some advantage to ordering as much as possible up front for shipping cost purposes. I would not have wanted to order that rear suspension assembly separately later and paid to ship it by freight.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by DanEC

When and if you decide to put down a deposit, .....

when....

[Rawkkrawler]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

**Yes, i have realized my sins, i WILL NOT have a Chevy motor, what was i thinking? Its gotta be a BB Ford.

Upfront disclaimer, my first Cobra had a BB Ford and my second was built with a SB Chevy. I immediately pulled the motor and put it on Craigslist and dropped in a SB Ford.

With that being said, Carroll Shelby did attempt to work a deal with Chevy first correct? What if they said yes? We'd all be building them with a GM power plant still I'd assume. I've never been a Chevy guy so I'm very pleased with the direction he was "forced" to go.

I guess I bring this up because it's often referred to as a "sin" to use the Chevy motor when it was in fact his first choice.

Just my .02 cents.