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04-14-2010, 10:11 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soc#427
And would the spf or bdr be available in aluminum .
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No. Kirkham or Shelby (which has a Kirkham body) are the only major companies offering aluminum bodies.
As for the BDR versus SPF question, you have loyal customers of both right here on Club Cobra. Both companies are very good at what they do. Different price points and different cars and the pictures posted are evidence of that. |
04-14-2010, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
As for the BDR versus SPF question...
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Well it's nice to see you not gratuitously bashing either for a change....  |
04-14-2010, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Well it's nice to see you not gratuitously bashing either for a change.... |
You don't me to do a "Dean (aka Red)" on you would you? |
04-14-2010, 10:46 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
You don't me to do a "Dean (aka Red)" on you would you? |
Ahhh, man... I had just started to get over him and there you go and bring up his name again.  |
04-14-2010, 11:49 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 427cu (351W)
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I had both, so I will try to compare both the cars. My Backdraft had a Ford 342R, the SPF has a 393cu Ford.
Weight: Backdraft is lighter, maybe the SPF has a more rigid chassis, suitable also for Big Block power.
Dimensions: the Backdraft has a 92"wheelbase, the SPF the original 90"
Handling: this has much to do with the setup of the car. I think the Backdraft handles a bit better.
The Backdraft has a more modern approach with electronic gauges. The SPF is more authentic.
Bodystyle: a previous photo's show: the bodies are different. Follow your personal taste.
Overall build quality: here the dealer makes a great difference. I think the SPF has a better overall quality
Support: both brands have a large owners group who know a lot about their cars. SPF (SCOF) has a very, very good technical library. I am not sure Backdraft has one.
Resale value: you pay more for the SPF, but the resale value is also higher.
Both cars are great. You cannot go wrong with either one. Both can be upgraded to your personal tast. I now have a SPF. For me: if you want a sixties looking car don't go for a modern style recreation of it, go for one that looks like the original. My SPF is great, it is the best present I ever bought for myself. Every drive in it makes me smile for days.
There are not many SPF's where I live. At meetings other Cobra owners look at my SPF and say: there is something different that makes your car look better than the others. I know this is because it looks more original. So, the SPF is a very good Cobra and more original and I like that.
An important factor is the dealer. Both cars can have small issues. A good dealer nearby is an important factor.
Just my 2 cents
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04-14-2010, 10:38 AM
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When I was doing tho 'ol SPF vs BDR thing, I also felt I would be happy very happy with either. I drove both and neither was a slam dunk. I ended up going with a used SPF (private party) because it was a local SB-100 car at a good price.
After about 6 mos of ownership, the Pomona Roadster show came to town and the SPF and BDR displays were 20 ft apart. I went back and forth, driving my son crazy, comparing welds, glass work, fit, finish, and fit again. I came away from that comparo feeling very good about my decision on the SPF.
BTW, recently I did the KMP vs glass CSX (at Hillbank). I ended up with the KMP, but still the gang at Hillbank helped me with everything I needed for the dreaded CA reg process, SB-100. And that was before they got my business of selling my SPF, which sold for more than I bought it, in 4 days.
Just my .02.
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04-14-2010, 12:35 PM
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[quote=RodKnock;1044138]No. Kirkham or Shelby (which has a Kirkham body) are the only major companies offering aluminum bodies.
Superformance does offer an aluminum body as an option. Check thier website.
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04-14-2010, 12:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dont
Superformance does offer an aluminum body as an option. Check thier website.
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On their roadster? I couldn't find it on their site. Can you post a link? |
04-14-2010, 12:59 PM
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04-14-2010, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dont
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Yes sir, there it is. Any idea of the incremental cost? Has anyone ever purchased that particular upgrade? |
04-14-2010, 01:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Yes sir, there it is. Any idea of the incremental cost? Has anyone ever purchased that particular upgrade?
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Well I'll be a monkey's uncle. I didn't know you could get an aluminum bodied SPF. I wonder how much.
Where do they source the body? Do they get it from Kirkham and, if so, do they bang and mold it into a SPF-style body? |
04-14-2010, 01:42 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Well I'll be a monkey's uncle. I didn't know you could get an aluminum bodied SPF. I wonder how much.
Where do they source the body? Do they get it from Kirkham and, if so, do they bang and mold it into a SPF-style body?
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In my best Johnny Carson voice (which is bad) "I did not know that." 
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