VW Cobra build

[computerworks]

Welcome...and keep posting your progress.

Short of moving to another country, you are doing the best you can, given the regs.

I am digging around for pics for you as inspiration... I recall a Cobra replica at Knott's (CA) show about 8 or so years ago with a VW engine.

[Mbechmann]

In the last 7 years I have seen 2 for sale in Europe, that was build on VW pans. However, they are not shortned as a beach buggy, so they can also not be approved in Denmark But keep them coming. I would love to see more pics on how people have made them. Especially about the seats. The seats are moved so far back, that you almost are sitting on the rear axle. That is going to be the biggest problem.

[computerworks]

I have found out that the fellow who had that car has sadly passed away.
He was the owner, I think, of Fiber Jet.. a company that was in the dune buggy body business... hence the connection.

[Mbechmann]

Ahh yes, I have heard of FiberJet before. They made several different kits for vw pans. I didnt know that they made Cobra kits though

[computerworks]

Wasn't really a product... they made molds and a few bodies...maybe as a "let's see how this goes" kind of project

Found a pic of the first time they showed the proto.



I think a year later they showed up with a finished car...had fender skirts on the rear

...someone will remember that picture.

[computerworks]

Damn...I was right...8 years ago.

http://www.kitcar.com/articles-kitca...gineheist.html

[Mbechmann]

Wow that is way cool. I especially like the doors. Way cool to see this.

[CowtownCobra]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Wasn't really a product... they made molds I think a year later they showed up with a finished car...had fender skirts on the rear

...someone will remember that picture.

...who could forget