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09-11-2010, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Pictures of my just completed new car
I started building this car a few years ago. I drove the chassis with a hot rod body that I had made back in 2008. I ran it a Run n Gun and did pretty good. I then stripped the chassis and used the complete engine and drivetrain to build my own Cobra replica. I have been sculpting the body and gathering new parts to finish her up. Last year I took a year off to take care of some health issues I was having. It feels great to have it completed. If I am successful at attaching a picture I will add more.
Some details. 1980lbs, 500hp. I built the space frame with the same wheelbase and ground clearance as the 1997-2004 C5 Corvette. The Vette suspension cradles simply bolt into my frame. I moved the engine rearward by about 22 inches from the stock Vette location to achieve a 54% rear weight balance with me in the car. The engine is a modified LS6 and is connected by a shortened torque tube to a 6 speed manual transmission.
I wish that I could debut it at Run n Gun this year but my business (not cars) is demanding my attention right now. I love my Cobra and I love my new Spyder too! Thanks for looking. John
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09-11-2010, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Raytown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Coupe SOLD.Current 66 Mustang
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Sweeeeeeat nice work John I have been holdin a pic of this on my fb page along time itss a cool creation!
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  I agree Life is way to short to worry about gas milage.Other rides Crewcab Super Duty F350 Ford,Shlby Charger,66Mustang/Frankinstang,Chevy Van,KTM Dualsport,FFR Daytona Coupe SOLD... RUN N GUN 06,07,08,09 Hallet 09,
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09-11-2010, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
Posts: 5,499
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Looks great John, glad to see you're back in the saddle.
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09-11-2010, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Central,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates Cobra, RFGT40
Posts: 2,038
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I bet we see it at R&G next year John. Nice job.
Hersh 
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09-11-2010, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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John, waaa that's one awesome lookin' ride.
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Originally Posted by john chesnut
I started building this car a few years ago. I drove the chassis with a hot rod body that I had made back in 2008. I ran it a Run n Gun and did pretty good. I then stripped the chassis and used the complete engine and drivetrain to build my own Cobra replica. I have been sculpting the body and gathering new parts to finish her up. Last year I took a year off to take care of some health issues I was having. It feels great to have it completed. If I am successful at attaching a picture I will add more.
Some details. 1980lbs, 500hp. I built the space frame with the same wheelbase and ground clearance as the 1997-2004 C5 Corvette. The Vette suspension cradles simply bolt into my frame. I moved the engine rearward by about 22 inches from the stock Vette location to achieve a 54% rear weight balance with me in the car. The engine is a modified LS6 and is connected by a shortened torque tube to a 6 speed manual transmission.
I wish that I could debut it at Run n Gun this year but my business (not cars) is demanding my attention right now. I love my Cobra and I love my new Spyder too! Thanks for looking. John
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can we get to see some pictures of the engine? Cheers, tin-man
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09-11-2010, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Golden Isles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler Cobra. 350 Chevy Engine, blueprinted, heads cc'd, ported, polished, manifolds matched, big valves, 1.6 roller rockers, TB Injected, mild cam, MSD crank trigger electronic ignition. TKO-600 transmission. XKE Jaguar rear. IFS by Fast Cars
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That is a great piece of work. Congratulations on the completion. I've always wanted to do something like that. But my Cobra build will have to suffice for now and that has already taking too long. But I continue to dream.
Success nourishes hope.
Arthur
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09-12-2010, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: centralia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B cobra (sold), Hurricane HMS1002 (sold), Kirkham 289 FIA, (sold) RCR GT 40(sold) SPF GT40 2122(sold) Hurricane HMS2002, (sold) RCR SLC (sold) GTR on the way!
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Looks great John. I hope to see you at R&G 2011!
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09-13-2010, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
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Very cool John! Looks like it would be a blast to drive.
Larry
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09-13-2010, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Broken Arrow. OK ( South Tulsa), USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
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John I think you have outdone yourself. The car is beautiful and the graphics are done well too. Great job but I wouldn't expect anything else from someone like yourself. I hope I get a chance to see it in person soon.
Clois
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09-15-2010, 07:47 PM
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Thank you for all of your comments. I am going to miss being at Run n Gun. Have fun, John
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