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krausewich 03-07-2015 11:17 PM
Lovin the details!
What are those knob bezels from... anything production or repro ?

frdfver 03-07-2015 11:37 PM
Beautiful car with some really nice attention to the details.

Paul

Mark IV 03-08-2015 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by krausewich (Post 1341931)
Lovin the details!
What are those knob bezels from... anything production or repro ?
They are reproductions. The originals are a mix of early 60's Ford pieces, Falcon, Econoline, F -Series etc. All of the pieces seen are available.

The details on this car are outstanding. We can do the same with any new SPF MK II but it does cost extra. The Galaxie clock is the most expensive item. They are getting scarce and all need to be rebuilt/restored to look and operate as expected.

LMH 03-19-2015 09:57 PM
Hey Guys! So made a little change and added painted wire wheels and Blockley "Dog-Bone" tyres. Really gives it a vintage look. What do you guys think?
Larry

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psxm416z9b.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps9cuxamxb.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psxibszuaa.jpg


Here's how it looked with the chrome wire wheels and whitewall tyres.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps879e6cd6.jpg

legenmetals 03-19-2015 10:55 PM
I like the painted wheels. What size tires did you use? This combo looks good.

RodKnock 03-19-2015 11:46 PM
A big improvement to me. Great job.

1985 CCX 03-20-2015 06:24 AM
I agree as well, very well done..........

Calicoco 03-20-2015 07:15 AM
Great looking! I like the painted wheels also.

66gtk 03-20-2015 08:32 AM
I like the change! Your car is beautiful! I wonder why SPF couldn't have a similar rocker profile with their 427 cars?

Buzz 03-20-2015 12:09 PM
Beautiful Larry! I didn't think there was room for improvement, but this does make visual difference. This is surely one of the nicest Cobras on the site.



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Originally Posted by 66gtk (Post 1342981)
I like the change! Your car is beautiful! I wonder why SPF couldn't have a similar rocker profile with their 427 cars?
SPF hit a home run with the 289 shape no doubt about it. When the 427 was conceived and built they based its shape on a Contemporary replica which was - and still is - very mistakenly revered as "the most accurate Cobra replica".(according to the - ahem - experts, anyway) ;):D

Armrer 03-20-2015 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by legenmetals (Post 1342955)
I like the painted wheels. What size tires did you use? This combo looks good.
They are Blockley 205/70VR-15's. GREAT ride over the Firestones.

Armrer 03-20-2015 12:39 PM
Thanks, Gents! Looks like an overwhelming thumbs up on the painted wheels so far!

Thanks, Larry for posting the pics. I can build engines, but can't figure out how to post pics..man, I'm old school or what?!

Armrer 03-20-2015 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Buzz (Post 1343010)
Beautiful Larry! I didn't think there was room for improvement, but this does make visual difference. This is surely one of the nicest Cobras on the site.

Thanks, Buzz. It's a tall compliment coming form you guys. :):):)



SPF hit a home run with the 289 shape no doubt about it. When the 427 was conceived and built they based its shape on a Contemporary replica which was - and still is - very mistakenly revered as "the most accurate Cobra replica".(according to the - ahem - experts, anyway) ;):D
You can thank Ross Henry for the accurate 289 body. :):):)

TN Shelby Cobra 03-20-2015 05:30 PM
Awesome Cobra! I like the windshield decal too! Mark

LMH 03-20-2015 05:38 PM
There's a little story behind that windshield decal!
Larry

SPF2948 03-23-2015 06:45 AM
Beautiful car. Given my experiences topping off my 427 though, the fill location of the 289 just invites troubles. Any slop will end up in the cockpit or wend its way around the trunk's weatherstripping. Don't ever let someone else fuel the car.

Riverside racer 03-23-2015 02:00 PM
There's a little story behind that windshield decal!
 
Cant hold my breath forever Larry.
Pic of the decal and the story please.
Ross::

Armrer 03-23-2015 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SPF2948 (Post 1343299)
Beautiful car. Given my experiences topping off my 427 though, the fill location of the 289 just invites troubles. Any slop will end up in the cockpit or wend its way around the trunk's weatherstripping. Don't ever let someone else fuel the car.
Hmm, haven't had issues with that. It refills nicely, and fuel nozzles always autostop where they should.

I carry a Glock 19 daily, and NO ONE fuels that car but me :eek:

Armrer 03-23-2015 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Riverside racer (Post 1343325)
Cant hold my breath forever Larry.
Pic of the decal and the story please.
Ross::
Ross,

I'll jump in on this, but I believe you probably already know the story. It's the COCOA windshield decal. I think I sent you some.

The originals were water-slide type decals, not to be confused with the clear acetate re-pop versions now being sold through C.R., etc.

The originals had the maker's name on the back. Weelll, an original CSX owner found his unused decal when he joined COCOA back in the day, going through old papers and sent it to me. I found the original company, who no longer does water slide decals, but steered me to the guy who did them originally. He retired, but has a business on the side doing the water slides and he made another run for me.

They are EXACTLY like the originals, down to all the info printed on the back.

I have some left, and will part with them for small change each. Just PM me if anyone is interested.

LMH 03-23-2015 05:04 PM
Yep, that's the story on the club sticker! Pretty cool to have the old school stuff!
Larry


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