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I say its a replica. Few have an original anything. That 69 camaro next to you has aftermarket suspention brakes wheels tires and drive train so just enjoy the hell out of your cobra!
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I was leaving a car show several years back and I overheard a guy telling his elementary school aged boy, "That's a Cougar." He was very matter-of-fact about it.
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[quote=Three Peaks;1403705]At least three times in the last few weeks I've been at cruise ins or at the gas station filling up and I've been approached by people looking at the car. The first question from these guys is "is that a Factory Five kit?" Last night, after the question I simply said no, trying to concentrate on filling my tank without spilling gas on the paint. So he says, "well, it's still a pretty nice car" as he walks away....
I sure understand the feeling, my CMC car has been the stepchild for quite some time even on this forum. At first it stung a little bit but finally realized it is ridiculous to let this get to me. My car was lovingly built exactly the way I have always wanted a Cobra, it was set up for road racing and does amazingly well drag racing and I so enjoy seeing it sitting in the shop as do all that walk through and see it. The comments now make me smile knowing most have no clue, the ones that walk away even better I would not want to talk with them anyway. Over the years have given a lot of people rides all walk away eyes wide open shaking their heads in disbelief. That alone makes it all worth it and the Title has my name on it. Enjoy your ride!!! Mike ] |
Went to a Cars & Coffee yesterday morning. A guy spent a lot of time telling me how much he's researched the replica market and studied all the characteristics and pros and cons between the various manufacturers. Then he said he was leaning toward getting a "Super Performance".
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In my neck of the woods (Eugene) if it's not a Camaro or a jacked up 4WD it's a UFO.
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I stopped at Lowe's while out on a cruise early this morning. A very curious older gentlemen approached me while I was getting out telling me how nice my car was and he really liked. He wanted to know the year and I told him it was a Replica of a 65. He said "Replica or not that is one really nice Corvette." Which then started a whole new conversation. Funny stuff.
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People are just striking up a conversation. How someone reacts to it says more about themselves than anything.
I had someone frown and comment about the rock chips in my paint, and ask if I was going to get it re-painted. I just laughed and told them it's patina. Their frown turned into a grin and they laughed with me. Cheers. Thomas |
Let's get this straight.
FFR cars a a great car and a great build. But to be honest they also make by far more replicas than all others. It's a volume thing. When someone say's is that a FFR? It's only because that's all they know. It's not because they are a poor car. They have been very successful with there cars thus why they are usually the car seen. FFR = great car and chassis FFR = the most cars made in #, probably including all others. FFR = no slight My only issue with them is that they close their annual open house to all other cars. The Cobra is why they are in business. My son wants to build a FFR however after we were sent down the road in our car for the open house my son wants a Mini...... Burnt a bridge with a youngster ... |
From one scratch builder to another,
Bob - just don't worry about it. There will be other people (other than the guy on a gas station) who appreciate your hard work and efforts, not even mention money. Drive and be happy! http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...ia/large/1.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...ia/large/5.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...ia/large/7.jpg |
Good thing you cleared that up Peter. When I saw the second pic I thought you knocked the old dude out for asking you if your car was a Factory Five.:LOL:
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My 86 year old neighbor asked me what year my Corvette was.
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Don't feel insulted. They just do not know. Most of the young people today are into the import cars.
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And no, I didn't spin my tires because I was upset, though I can see how it sounded that way. Way too much horsepower for my tires and , well, what the hell am I explaining to you for???? :( A short and sweet bite me should suffice..... |
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