Help with original cobra questions

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Mj_72

Hello, first post here. I have some questions about original 1966 street and S/C cobras and was hoping someone had the patience and free time to enlighten me. I have searched countless pages and cant find these answers.

You need to refine your search parameters a bit more, as all of the following can be documented both by a simple google search, as well as SAAC records for these cars.

Originally Posted by Mj_72

Did any original 428 cars have copper brake lines?

Copper brake lines, not that I'm aware of, as copper would not stand up to the rigors of street and/or track use and would most likely not pass a tech inspection. Same goes for fuel lines.

Originally Posted by Mj_72

Did S/C cars come with carpeted interior or were they raw metal?

Depends on the car, CSX3029 (a full 427SC when new) had a carpeted interior and door panels. I have seen this car up close and in person, along with several others, but can't remember the other CSX numbers at this time.....Most, but potentially not all had full interiors when sold new.

Originally Posted by Mj_72

Last question and a complex one. Is a 428 street car that has been converted 85% to an S/C ( side pipes, rear flares, wheels, dash and gauges, 427 side oiler) worth more in its current state or restored back to original with a non numbers matching but period correct drivetrain?

Depends on more than what you have given us at this point in time. Is there racing history documented in the cars history? The cars known history will play a key roll in whether to restore it to like new, or leave it in as is condition.

What is the CSX# so we can review the known history.

Bill S.