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Old 05-04-2011, 07:49 AM
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Default Apologies in advance for the hijack...

Hi Tom - don't take it as a slam or mean spirited criticism, but the E-M bodies (and I refer to the 90" wheelbase cars made by the Everetts) have a few subtle deviations from the loosely defined "original" shape and stance that are not important or even that noticeable unless one really cares about closely adhering to original appearance.

The most obvious is the slightly high "perky butt" that is seen in varying degrees on a few replica bodies. The rear fender shape as viewed from the front quarter is different and the sectional height of the body is greater in the area of the doors, giving the car a chunkier though not unpleasant appearance (compare the distance between the bottom of the door opening and the bottom of the body to a photo of any original Cobra) . There has been mention of the wider front track that necessitates shallow dish wheels to keep the tires inside the bodywork, but that may vary depending on which of the many suspension choices is on a particular car.

It seems like a lot of nitpicking, but I seriously considered buying from E-M a number of years ago and I studied them extensively. As I said before the frame is a work of art and there are many beautifully finished E-M cars out there - yours absolutely included - its a beauty!

I only brought it up because the OP specified an accurate body shape, but I would not discourage anyone from buying a well executed Everett Morrison Cobra.
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