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03-22-2015, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Canandaigua,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
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Originally Posted by sea2jet
I did the 5 day course last year with Bertil Roos. The only bummer is the crash box transmission in their cars. Great school. Very well run.
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I am looking forward to it. Just taking the 3 day this time and may take a 2 day later. Are you racing currently, and what do you race?
Kevin, I received your pm. talk to you in a couple of weeks.
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03-22-2015, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rome,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 744/428/TKO 600
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No, not currently racing. I'm looking for a Crossle 32. I'm pretty tall and Dennis at the school said I would fit in one. Lisa in the office is great. She will hold off on your certificate until your ready for the license. I believe the SCCA requires 2 races per year or you loose your license with them. I'm holding off until I get a car and then I'll send for that license. When I go for my flight physical, I'm going to see if the doctor will sign my physical sheet so I can get my vintage racing license. I only signed up for the 3 day but they gave me a great deal on the extra 2 day advance course so I stayed. Once in the advance class you're able to use the timers in the cars and at the end you get to do 2 races which qualify you for the SCCA license.
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03-22-2015, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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Hi Jim,
PM sent...
Kevin
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07-06-2015, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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I'm not familiar with Emerson - I have an ERA. As for shipping, this is from ERA's website:
For major distances, we typically use Intercity Lines, Horseless Carriage, Sunday Transport or Roadshow. They ship inside a box trailer all over the country. The price depends on your location. To major cities on the west coast, the cost would be about $2000.
Good luck with your decision.
Kevin
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07-06-2015, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevins2
I'm not familiar with Emerson...
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I had an Emerson when I was in college. It would only pick up two stations, and the AM band didn't work at all. Occasionally the left speaker would quit working, but if you whacked it just right it played pretty well. It eventually got a beer spilled in to the back of it and that finally put it out of its misery.  Other than that, it was alright, I guess. |
07-06-2015, 07:12 PM
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Location: Concord,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevins2
I'm not familiar with Emerson - I have an ERA. As for shipping, this is from ERA's website:
For major distances, we typically use Intercity Lines, Horseless Carriage, Sunday Transport or Roadshow. They ship inside a box trailer all over the country. The price depends on your location. To major cities on the west coast, the cost would be about $2000.
Good luck with your decision.
Kevin
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Thank you for the reply, I missed that.
Some people have mention Emerson Motorsport |
07-07-2015, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: White City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrracer
Some people have mention Emerson Motorsport
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There's an Emerson group on CC at Club Cobra - Emerson Cobra and modular powerd cars
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07-07-2015, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Moultonboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-Tech 427 Comp by Craig Coombe
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Mrracer, you might want to check out Superformance in Irvine.
Bill
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07-22-2015, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mudhenk27
Mrracer, you might want to check out Superformance in Irvine.
Bill
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I plan on checking them out! I just can't find what I'd be looking at for a Superformance roller? Any idea what one runs for price range? |
07-22-2015, 07:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mudhenk27
Mrracer, you might want to check out Superformance in Irvine.
Bill
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I plan on checking them out! I just can't find what I'd be looking at for a Superformance roller? Any idea what one runs for price range? |
07-13-2015, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Oakville,
Ct
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA with a 428 FE that runs on pump gas, but has plenty of power.
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I own an ERA.
I have no regrets.
I think that they make the most exacting replica, when outfitted correctly; period.
It has a very sophisticated suspension with rear outboard brakes optional.
I couldn't be happier with the way the car handles.
I have an FE 428 SCJ with edlebrock heads, Top loader trans, knock-off wheels.
Don
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07-13-2015, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Almost 100 posts and nobody has mentioned "Road Serpents"
TURK, where are you 
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07-22-2015, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Valley Forge,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance -Roush 427R
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Superformance - Best yet
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07-22-2015, 05:15 AM
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Shell Valley . Unique. Hurricane.
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07-23-2015, 02:06 PM
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Location: White City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
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01-23-2016, 05:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tanman1972
I'm looking for input on what companies you would recommend to use to buy a kit from. I am looking to start the build in the spring. I have looked at Factory Five any other recommendations?
Thanks
Newby
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is there any way to tell what kind of a cobra kit car it is if the owner doesn't no who built it |
01-23-2016, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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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Originally Posted by tomcat641
is there any way to tell what kind of a cobra kit car it is if the owner doesn't no who built it
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Usually taking and posting pictures showing the car, engine compartment, interior, door hinges, trunk, frame rails if you can get them, and front and rear suspension does the trick on this site.
I also suggest starting a thread of your own
Bill S.
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01-23-2016, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hardwick,
VT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Slabside BRG 289
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I am on my second factory built SB Cobra. The first being a Lone Star and currently an ERA Slabside 289. No doubt the ERA quality and attention to service is simply outstanding. As good as it gets!
ERA 289 Slabside #3010
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03-13-2017, 06:00 PM
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Location: Newalla,
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Best Cobra Kit for Tall Driver
Good evening....just wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a kit manufacturer for a driver who is 6'5"? I sat in a hurricane and factory 5 and they were pretty tight. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.  |
03-13-2017, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Billiam
Good evening....just wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a kit manufacturer for a driver who is 6'5"? I sat in a hurricane and factory 5 and they were pretty tight. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. |
Yes. If you are cramped, whatever you do don't buy a car sight unseen. The issue for "tightness" is one of the atttributes of the street-ified race car, but side-to-side in the seat is different from foot pedal reach and closeness of the steering wheel to your lap. My advice to all buyers is to sit in the car you are thinking of buying. There is a lot of variation between brands. And even within brands for non-factory rollers. Expect the Shelby CSX and Superformance cars to be similar (within brands, but even Shelby vs SPF vary, in fact, SPF wheel hit my lap whereas Shelby fit me fine) so a dry fit in one is as good as others, but others, especially true kits, can vary alot. Also, SPF made design changes so an older car might have a different steering wheel position than newer cars. So the best thing is to actually sit in the car before writing the check.
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