IMO, Carroll Shelby's original Cobra was not much different than what many hot rodders did and still do - CS took a body and frame he liked, did an engine swap and then tweaked some other components so it all worked together. He did one better than most hot rodders did by turning it into a limited production automobile that he sold a few copies of. The fact he was a former racer and had connections in the auto industry probably didn't hurt his cause but, then again, many would do the same if they had the same opportunity.

So, yes, it was a component car from the very beginning, albeit with a bit less variance from car to car than what the kit / replica / component / tribute car industry has subsequently produced.

When the Small Vehicle Manufacturers legislation takes effect we may see others (e.g. Superformance, Kirkham, FFR) produce limited production Cobra-esque roadsters once again. There's already been an announcement from AC in the UK to that effect (using GM crate engines), and I've also seen an announcement somebody is going to produce coffin-nosed Cords.

The next few years are going to be very interesting in the replicar industry.

Say it again, that is a nice Kit Car. Date coded engine, who cares the car is date coded from the 2000 something so why would you try? I replica kit car will no matter how much you want it to be, now matter if you have a date coded engine, match the exact number of rivets on the hood scoop or matched the color of the 1965 championship season and that includes if you purchased it from Shelby or AC Cars Ltd is still a replica kit car. And they are fantastic but don't get all "Original this and date coded that" when your car has a square tube frame ,suspension from a MustangII or a Jag or a BMW SUV and the body was made by a company that makes boat hulls.

Since we kinda opened the door on this I'll ask... is there any difference between the KMP aluminum chassis and the one KMP builds for Shelby or are they built exactly the same? I know when comparing the SPF and CSX glass there are visual differences with the body .

Groundhogs day is only a little short of two months away. See, here we go again, the same three or 4 people harping about a Shelby. I guess we haven't had one for a while and of course, you think we need to be constantly reminded of this, feel compelled to turn a simple factual post into it... again.... But... why? There isn't anything here that hasn't been said 20 times already. Oh well.

Maybe the example doesn't work for you, but it works for me.

You simply don't understand my example, but I'll keep it simple this time. And the construction of the original car and where the parts were sourced from is irrelevant.

Let's say I own a Toyota Land Cruiser (or pick any OEM car you want). I will buy OEM parts for an original car, wherever the part was sourced or originated from. So, in my new example, an OEM part for a Land Cruiser is made by Toyota or one of its suppliers. If I had a REPLICA of a Land Cruiser, then I think buying an OEM Toyota part for my REPLICA Land Cruiser is simply ridiculous and a complete waste of time, for me. Maybe not for you, but for me yes. That's my opinion, so like it or not. I honestly don't care. ;)

Back to the OP, installing a date coded OEM side oiler in a Cobra replica is a waste of time and effort IMO. Little, if anything else on that Shelby Cobra replica, is OEM. Pretty much nothing came from the 1960's, but for the block. I would have sourced a Pond or Shelby block instead.

Originally Kirkham used to just sell their frame and body to Shelby. Shelby would add everything else like an more original style suspension. These days Kirkham sells complete rollers to Shelby and they apparently have the Kirkham billet style suspension. So these days a Shelby is a painted Kirkham with a csx number assigned to it.

^^^Exactly.

The Shelby Cobra replica in the BaT auction looks beautiful, but it's a replica and a date coded OEM side oiler does nothing for me. I'd rather the car have a Shelby or Pond block.

Thank God these posts always turn into the same fight!

I agree wholeheartedly. It is Groundhog's Day here.

And BTW, you also always seem to locate these threads and post complaints about the harping. And your contribution here is harping too.

You simply don't have to click on the thread and you can simply locate the "ignore" feature of this site to ignore me and the other "harpers." I suggest you use it, if the "harping" bothers you so much.

I find the phrase "harping" to be morally offensive.:cool: The harp is a beautiful stringed musical instrument which, when plucked with the fingers properly, is quite soothing. You should find a less inclusive word.;)

Instead of "real versus replica" this time, now the thread is morphing into component versus OEM and who sold what part and when. Who cares.

Besides Nedsel and CSX 3170, and maybe a few others, none of us own an OEM 1960's original Cobra, so who cares where the OEM parts were sourced from. It's irrelevant, but proceed if you want. :)

So, do you think a harpist will buy OEM harp parts to fix their original harps when repairs are needed or do you think they go to the aftermarket to source their harp parts?

And when the audience sees a replica harp with OEM harp parts, do they scoff or derisively scorn at a replica harp with OEM harp parts on or in it. I certainly would. :cool:

Thanks for the info!!!!

Well, since you asked, pedal harps should be strung with gut strings. Gut strings tend to have much higher tension than nylon strings. Unless they are lever gut strings, which are a lighter tension than pedal gut strings. I doubt your "tin ear" could discern a difference.:cool:

I'm more of a Fetty Wap fan anyway.

I think we all clearly understand what your opinion is just like we all clearly know what Evan's opinion is. Perhaps you could try something new like every time you see a thread where you want to state your same old opinion just make a single post about it, perhaps just a single sentence and stop there. No reiterating your opinion with multi paragraph responses to every post that does not agree with your opinion. You can continue to post on the thread, just do something short like insult owners of beige cars or tell us about the burrito you got from Taco Bell. Just try not to emulate Evan. It can get tiring.

... it wasn't a burrito, it was a quesalupa. Big difference, like the difference between a gorgeous, just right, beige and the old tired Viking Blue that everybody and his grandmother has.

Here's a suggestion for you. Use the ignore feature of this site, so you won't see my posts or don't click on the thread, once I've made any comments. ;)

You're comparison of me to Evan really doesn't faze me one bit, if you wanted a reaction from me. I'm not insulted. And you're opinion of me or anything else is always welcome. Thank you for your contribution to the thread.

Maybe you find comparing me to Evan is an insult, but I don't. Evan did contribute to the fabric of this site. There are many people here who actually miss Evan and his argument that he owned a REAL Shelby Cobra. My original comment about the seller's car is centered around an OEM part for a replica. Have you reviewed the comments about the seller's car in his or her actual ad? I'll save you some time. They're not always good and it's the actual ad of the seller. We're over here on CC.

Simply put, a car was posted for discussion here. We're discussing the car. It's the Internet. If you don't like the discussion, then don't click on the thread or, alternatively, just use the ignore feature of this site and ignore my posts. :cool:

BTW, Evan was kicked off this site because he went too far with badgering or insulting Jamo. I've never done that and I can't remember ever being warned by a moderator. If I'm the reincarnation of Evan, then so be it. Occasionally, I do get positive feedback via PM's and folks using the "like" feature here. So I must not be all that terrible of a person. :)

Yo quiero Taco Bell. :LOL:

And just for some context and nostalgia, here's Evan's last thread entitled "The Cooler King returns" where after being suspended from ClubCobra, he returns and gets banned.

While what I say may be tiring to you and others, and I certainly "apple-o-gize" for that, at least I'm not taking anything here seriously, I do welcome other opinions and I don't insult and disrespect others.