Slabside goes to a show

[A-Snake]

So, why is there a AC Cars Ltd foot box tag?

[dallas_]

John your car is amazing. Really well done.

[Bill D]

Originally Posted by dallas_

John your car is amazing. Really well done.

Ditto that!

[jolsen42]

Originally Posted by A-Snake

So, why is there a AC Cars Ltd foot box tag?

Uh, because it's a replica, or a reasonable facsimile and the originals had them.

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Hey John,

No mention of "Da Mook" tagging along, how is he doing?


Bill S.

He's well Bill. I dragged him up to the breakfast this morning hoping to see you, but alas.

John O

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by jolsen42

Uh, because it's a replica, or a reasonable facsimile and the originals had them.

That could give some people the wrong idea.

[fordracing65]

Where did you get your fuel log from, for the carbs???

[jolsen42]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Where did you get your fuel log from, for the carbs???

I butchered an old 3-2 fuel log that I had. Cut off the backleg and fuel fittings for the middle and back carbs, plugged and tapped for a 45 degree brass fitting for the rear. Also had to remove and reposition the fuel log leg to line up the inlet and outlet for the front carb. I'm fairly pleased and it looks pretty much like the original Carter fuel log.

[jolsen42]

Originally Posted by A-Snake

That could give some people the wrong idea.

It's really funny how some people don't ask if it's a real Cobra, but say "That's a real one, right". I was at a cruise night last week and a guy came over and said "You don't always get to stand next to a real one". I told him you still haven't, but thank you. I guess I've achieved my goal.
John O

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by jolsen42

It's really funny how some people don't ask if it's a real Cobra, but say "That's a real one, right". I was at a cruise night last week and a guy came over and said "You don't always get to stand next to a real one". I told him you still haven't, but thank you. I guess I've achieved my goal.
John O

Unfortunately, some owners use, or misuse, a VIN tag to misrepresent a car. Seems common with Mustangs adding a Shelby American fender tag with GT350. Adding an AC Cars Ltd tag to a replica could lead to the same thing by a future owner. IMO, it would be nicer to leave off the tag.

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by A-Snake

Unfortunately, some owners use, or misuse, a VIN tag to misrepresent a car.

I don't think you have to worry about that with John.

[jolsen42]

Originally Posted by A-Snake

Unfortunately, some owners use, or misuse, a VIN tag to misrepresent a car. Seems common with Mustangs adding a Shelby American fender tag with GT350. Adding an AC Cars Ltd tag to a replica could lead to the same thing by a future owner. IMO, it would be nicer to leave off the tag.

Well, all I've tried to do was build a reasonable facimile of a 289 Cobra. I don't portray it as a"real" Cobra. There is no csx # anywhere. The Factory Five vin # is stamped on the AC tag and also on the frame. On a close inspection anyone would know this is not an original. I'm sure you are a lovely man, but "IMO" this is much ado about nothing.

John O

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by jolsen42

Well, all I've tried to do was build a reasonable facimile of a 289 Cobra.

I think you have accomplished that goal. Quite remarkably I would say.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by A-Snake

Unfortunately, some owners use, or misuse, a VIN tag to misrepresent a car. Seems common with Mustangs adding a Shelby American fender tag with GT350. Adding an AC Cars Ltd tag to a replica could lead to the same thing by a future owner. IMO, it would be nicer to leave off the tag.

I think you've done an admirable job, but I'd agree with A-Snake, and remove the AC VIN tag. But that's just my humble opinion.

[jolsen42]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I think you've done an admirable job, but I'd agree with A-Snake, and remove the AC VIN tag. But that's just my humble opinion.

Well lads, I greatly appreciate your compliments. But Jim an Rod, as I absolutely respect both of your opinions, I respectfully disagree. I am not, nor would I ever be deceitful or devious. I have loved the little 289 since it first came out(yes I'm That old) but couldn't afford one then, and certainly not now. This car is a replica, as they are called now, a tribute car. I have not, nor would I ever present this as an original. A huge percentage and probably the majority of replica owners use Cobra badges, Shelby American and AC vin tags. That is why they sell them. Should they all remove them? Would they? I think not. Jim your request that I remove the AC tag is probably the best compliment that I could receive. But the resemblence is merely superficial. The car is plastic, the chassis is a Factory Five, the rearend is a straight 8.8 axle. Stevie Wonder would know this is not original.

Regards,

John

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by jolsen42

He's well Bill. I dragged him up to the breakfast this morning hoping to see you, but alas.

John O

Had company supposed to be here Saturday, decided to split the trip and not come through here till Sunday morning at 10:30am, otherwise Deb and I had planned to attend. Maybe next month if we are not south of the Mason/Dixon line........


Bill S.

[Silversmith]

This just goes to show al what a quality kit FFR is!! From 427S/C, to 427 street & now a slabside. All with the same base original kit frame!!! Awsome job M8! What is the original frame #?