UPDATE PHOTOS: 427 build - Page 2

KarlCSX2498 · #21 (**permalink**) 08-12-2006, 07:46 PM

OK, here is the list:
CSX2498 original 289 cobra
Scratch built 427, alum body, 427FE
AC Mark 1V 427 alum shelby engine
FF Daytona Coupe all alum small block
69 Boss 302
65 Sunbeam Tiger
65 Mustang FB, R Model clone
65 Mustang FB, A code, white, auto nice driver
65 Mustang FB, 289 hi po, red/red very early build date 8/64

No my brother was not teasing, he can be very mean and vindictive. When CC has a Dr. Phil thread I will post more on that.

Regards, Karl

fasterpatrick · #22 (**permalink**) 08-12-2006, 10:49 PM

Hey Karl,
Need help puttin time on all those rides, I'll pick the sunbeam, I love the off beat and dare to be different types. Nice stable, I could only be so lucky. Just wanted to say high and that I'm fabing up my front end at this time should be done in a week or so. Patrick

1ntCobra · #23 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 11:03 AM

I guess your brother can be mean, but at least he was nice enough to talk to me when I stopped in the parking lot in a really beat 91 sentra.

Does your family ever bring your toys out to Maple Grove Raceway for Friday Night Grudge racing? A friend of mine has gotten me to go once a year for the past 2 years. I have not gone this year yet. My RX-7 has gotten used to being beaten by some faster cars, so losing to a mustang or cobra could be cool.

KarlCSX2498 · #24 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 02:46 PM

No drag racing. That is for my two brothers in law, the one has a rear engine dragster & a baretta.........and the other has a thunderbird. They are full drag race super comp looking cars. The dragster is leading the points series racing for something.......NHRA season long points race.

You are welcome to stop by any time to have a look and talk cobras and racing. Later, Karl

KarlCSX2498 · #25 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 02:48 PM

Latest photos, test fit for the alum body.

mickmate · #26 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 07:32 PM

Stop playing on the computer and go pull that roll bar out of the way of the back end! That is motorvational........

KarlCSX2498 · #27 (**permalink**) 08-25-2006, 11:42 AM

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KarlCSX2498 · #29 (**permalink**) 08-25-2006, 11:48 AM

Clois Harlan · #30 (**permalink**) 08-25-2006, 02:37 PM

Karl,

Very nice job you are doing. Off the subject of your Cobra I would like to know what value you would put on your Sunbeam Tiger? My youngest daughter has always wanted one.

Clois

KarlCSX2498 · #31 (**permalink**) 08-25-2006, 03:19 PM

Hello Clois, thanks, the tiger belongs to my brother. it is for sale now. i will find out the asking price and email you.
Regards, Karl

Dominik · #32 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 10:18 PM

karl,

did you cut the body in the rocker panel area or did you get it like that?
My fibre bodies are one-piece and a pain to mount and I am tempted to cut them in half...

dominik

fastraxsg · #33 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 11:14 PM

Hi Dominik,
I saw your post about fibre bodies being hard to mount, here is a website where they sell two pc. bodies....some one else posted it this morning on another thread. www.unijig.com/cobra.htm

KarlCSX2498 · #34 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 06:14 AM

Hello Dominik, The body was made in two pcs. with approx. 6" of overlap at the front of the door opening. I can lift it on & off by myself with no problems. Later, Karl

elgecko · #35 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 06:43 AM

My fiberglass body is one piece and I have to shoehorn it into place.
The front end has to go on first and then gradually pushing it back as it is lowered with the rear end having to be pulled over the rear of the bird cage. A tight fit and atleast a two person job, unlike KARL's

I really thought about cutting mine into about 10 pieces but that was after alot of head scratching and 5 beers.

Dave

Dominik · #36 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 10:25 PM

hi Ken,

I had nine of CSX4000 leftovers, sold 4 or 5 and could get another two...
One will be used on a Jaguar chassis with an straigth 6 :-(
I needed the money!!
Remember, that's over here in south-africa.

the front comes on first...
I try that with the next car! (Or cut them. It also takes less storage and is easier to handle and transport)

dominik

elpontoge · #37 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 08:53 PM

Hi karl , i have a question :
What type of material do you use to make your chassis ?

Quote:

I fabricated the chassis from the CR prints, and I fabricated most of the other pieces & parts you see in the photos.

What is CR prints ?

I'm starting to search about cobra and i have a lot of questions

THANKS!

KarlCSX2498 · #38 (**permalink**) 09-29-2006, 05:18 AM

Hello, I used 4" x .125 DOM tubing for the main tubes and the CR is Cobra Restorers. CR has an advert on the Cobra Country web site.

This is the best place to ask questions, Mickmate, Dominik, Grumpy, Kris, Elgecko, Three Peaks and several other members have "been there and done that" many times.

Good Luck with your build, Karl

elpontoge · #39 (**permalink**) 09-29-2006, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Hello, I used 4" x .125 DOM tubing for the main tubes and the CR is Cobra Restorers. CR has an advert on the Cobra Country web site.

This is the best place to ask questions, Mickmate, Dominik, Grumpy, Kris, Elgecko, Three Peaks and several other members have "been there and done that" many times.

Good Luck with your build, Karl

Hummm , if i want to build mine, a good way to have a parameter is searching the prints of Cobra Restorers ?
Where are these Prints ?
I will buy a book in AMAZON.COM
It's name is " The Car Builder's Handbook: Tips and Techniques for Builders of Kit Cars and Street Rods " .
Somebody here have this book ?
It really help ?
These guys you said , they've just make a lot of kitcar?

THANKS !

mickmate · #40 (**permalink**) 09-29-2006, 09:03 PM

We've been through this before recently. Cobra Restorers prints are $200 and worth about $50 if you calculate the number of correct dimensions. This is Karl's build thread and we'd like to keep it that way please guys. There are plenty of other post headings to discuss these under or start a new thread.
Thanks!