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E5USMC 01-22-2017 07:31 AM

CSX 4451 ....... Getting Close To Completion. The final stretch!!!!
 
Well it all started at SAI


Southern Automotive just completed the the 427 FE after a delay on receiving a backordered aluminum block from POND. Susan was awesome to work with and was very helpful and generous along the way to boot..... can't say enough about her or SA!


I stopped by Oltoff Racing yesterday on my return from DC and met with Dennis. What a super nice guy and man did he have a shop full of nice GT40s!!!!! He had a few ideas for subtle mods to make the car a better driver. No doubt he knows his stuff. He is hoping to have her finished up by the first week in March if all goes right.


Should be a good spring!!

Added replacement photos with Photobucket going full stupid!!!

https://i.imgur.com/IXtLXVF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2E9LKZc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2cywxhV.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0mdYBPp.jpg

Bill D 01-22-2017 08:34 AM

Your Cobra looks beautiful.

keezling 01-22-2017 01:01 PM

Oh great, gotta change my drool soaked shirt. Thanks!

ChiChris 01-22-2017 01:27 PM

You have the right guy working on it for sure. Looks fantastic, good luck.

twobjshelbys 01-22-2017 01:57 PM

Great looking car. Lots of great company too!

1795 01-22-2017 04:55 PM

Looks really nice. Dennis and Southern Automotive are involved with my build as well. Both offer a lot of experience and knowledge. Your build is coming tougher nicely. Good luck with the build.

Tutosnake 01-24-2017 11:41 AM

Southern Automotive and Olthoff was my formula, too. Great guys.
Congrats on a great looking car.
Hope you get to drive soon!!

E5USMC 04-08-2017 07:45 PM

Finally arrived today!!!

1795 04-09-2017 03:33 AM

Looks great! Can't wait to hear about it's maiden voyage. Enjoy.

E5USMC 04-09-2017 07:03 PM

Added my fake Billboards today.....

twobjshelbys 04-09-2017 08:10 PM

So, you gonna just take pictures of it in your driveway or drive it :) ? We need a driver's log!

After my first drive I declared it to be:

A the f*n fun you can legally have in public...with your clothes on.

wouter37 04-10-2017 03:46 AM

What a great Cobra

lakercobra 04-10-2017 04:30 AM

Looking great - have fun!

csx4017 04-10-2017 04:36 AM

Very nicely done. What size carb? 750-770 ? I am preparing to sell my CSX4017LA........and about to be an ERA driver. I have had 7yrs of great fun. I am sure you will enjoy being part of the Cobra family. When I says that I mean not only being a Shelby SAAC guy but being a part of the larger Cobra, Daytona,GT40 family. Get out and drive it....and find the 2 lane roads with as many twists as possible. Be safe and have fun.
Cheers
Rick

csx4017 04-10-2017 05:01 AM

On another note....E5USMC is not random. I was an E5 in the USMC aviation wing. Discharged 6/65. Best wishes for the road ahead.

E5USMC 04-10-2017 05:52 AM

Lol.... oh I drove it!!!! It's a beast to be sure. Sadly my next 2 weeks are filled with work travel so it will have to hold down the garage floor till then !!!!

Gonna get a GoPro video on my next drive.



Quote:

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys (Post 1419796)
So, you gonna just take pictures of it in your driveway or drive it :) ? We need a driver's log!

After my first drive I declared it to be:

A the f*n fun you can legally have in public...with your clothes on.


feadam 04-10-2017 06:24 AM

Are those the glue on billboard letters?

E5USMC 04-10-2017 09:04 AM

Yes... from Treadwear. Used them on my last car and they work great. Just be prepared for a long tedious application process... gave plenty of sweet tea, music , and snacks!!!

https://tredwear.com/billboard-tire-letter-kit-3/

E5USMC 04-10-2017 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csx4017 (Post 1419825)
Very nicely done. What size carb? 750-770 ? I am preparing to sell my CSX4017LA........and about to be an ERA driver. I have had 7yrs of great fun. I am sure you will enjoy being part of the Cobra family. When I says that I mean not only being a Shelby SAAC guy but being a part of the larger Cobra, Daytona,GT40 family. Get out and drive it....and find the 2 lane roads with as many twists as possible. Be safe and have fun.
Cheers
Rick

It's a Holley 750 DP... thanks again !!!

ldmclain 04-10-2017 10:20 AM

Im doing a 427 all aluminum with Susan
 
as well, being built as I type this... I too got caught up in the hold up from Pond...
did you stroke yours?


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