427 Cobra Owners Manual

[mickmate]

No problem, as soon as they're done changing oh let me see uprights, ball joint brackets and types, bearings, brakes, control arms, materials and a host of other things. I didn't think the manual was a million miles away from what they produce today. If you want Girlings with solid rotors, Smiths gauges, Lucas electricals etc to match the manual I can fix you right up ;-)

[Obsessive]

I have 4060 and mine came with Girlings, solid rotors, Smiths gauges, Lucas electricals, etc. However, the continuation cars are extremely similar to the Cobras of the 60s in nearly every way, including the fact that they evolve a bit after every few cars built. Honestly, there are several references within the original manual that do not apply to many of the original Cobras due to mid-production changes. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever seen two original Cobras that were identical.

It would be great to have a Chiltons-like manual on these. I'm sure I would refer to it often - certainly any time I have to remove the hood or radiator! However, I'd never show it off with my car. The manual that Nick has reproduced is a great addition for the car that you are trying to make look "correct" or just like the historical aspect of it. I keep mine in a leather binder in the trunk, along with other vehicle documentation. It's a fantastic novelty for when I'm showing off the car at a car show or if someone is just genuinely curious about Cobras. Love it!

Originally Posted by mickmate

No problem, as soon as they're done changing oh let me see uprights, ball joint brackets and types, bearings, brakes, control arms, materials and a host of other things. I didn't think the manual was a million miles away from what they produce today. If you want Girlings with solid rotors, Smiths gauges, Lucas electricals etc to match the manual I can fix you right up ;-)