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03-23-2011, 09:00 PM
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Well said Fuzzy.
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03-24-2011, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fastraxsg
So what's with all the ill will here, not a single owner of a "real" Cobra chimed in....everyone of us on this thread have replicas...no matter how much you think you are a purist, it's still a replica and its still a fake...big deal....just have fun, chill, don't take life so serious. A couple of you guys sound like you're headed for a heart attack if you can't convince another replica owner that his replica isn't a real replica without a real replica motor.....lighten up. Life's too short to flog this issue again, again, again... ken
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I hope no one infers ill will on my part. I'm having a blast! Every time someone levels a new slam I laugh my azz off even if it's at me. Hey, if it's funny, it's funny and I'm likely to steal it and use it on someone else!
BTW, it just so happens that chebby powered cobras are funny to.................. waiting, waiting! |
03-23-2011, 09:39 PM
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DIid we overlook that fact that a 350 Chubby,,,,, is still a small block?
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03-23-2011, 11:01 PM
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Oh no! Pop corn is a poppin'.
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03-24-2011, 02:22 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: EM cobra, 450 inch sbc running a best ET of 9.14..so far..ALL MOTOR...approx 800 horse.............ERA with 482 FE..All Aluminum Engine
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DIid we overlook that fact that a 350 Chubby,,,,, is still a small block?
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You say that like it's a bad thing. I've got 454 inches out of my small block, with the ability to take it to 482 inches if the need should be there, but right now it's not needed.
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03-24-2011, 06:12 AM
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I would say look it over real good, if it is a good build and you like it, then buy it..........drive it as is for a while,if you decide you would like to keep the car and enjoy it, then do so,if you don't like the chevy motor, then put a ford motor in it,if you like it as is, then keep it as is...........
Don't let someone else dictate to you what you should have under the hood or wether YOU should buy it or not.........
It's fairly inexpensive and you will probably have loads of fun in it no matter whats under the hood.....
You have one person to please and that's YOU............
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03-24-2011, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD
I would say look it over real good, if it is a good build and you like it, then buy it..........drive it as is for a while,if you decide you would like to keep the car and enjoy it, then do so,if you don't like the chevy motor, then put a ford motor in it,if you like it as is, then keep it as is...........
Don't let someone else dictate to you what you should have under the hood or wether YOU should buy it or not.........
It's fairly inexpensive and you will probably have loads of fun in it no matter whats under the hood.....
You have one person to please and that's YOU............
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03-24-2011, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD
I would say look it over real good, if it is a good build and you like it, then buy it..........drive it as is for a while,if you decide you would like to keep the car and enjoy it, then do so,if you don't like the chevy motor, then put a ford motor in it,if you like it as is, then keep it as is...........
Don't let someone else dictate to you what you should have under the hood or wether YOU should buy it or not.........
It's fairly inexpensive and you will probably have loads of fun in it no matter whats under the hood.....
You have one person to please and that's YOU............
David
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Five pages of debate, and this is all that needed to be said....
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03-24-2011, 07:17 AM
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Down under we have "issues" with compliance when registering our replicas if we don't stick to the guidelines set out by the powers that be. Resale values don't seem to bother Aussies as long as it looks good and goes, some have Toyota V8s in them!
It's going to upset the purists but I'm going LS1 based off the fact we must use an EFI engine no earlier than 1999. On the day I was at the damaged vehicle auction my donor car was a 2001 Holden SS Ute, so for under $6K I get LS1, T56, all electrics, computers, wiring loom, fuel tank, radiator, clutch. The rest I sell off making it a great price to get things rolling.
To really put a cat amongst the pigeons isn't it an English car, not a Ford? What would have happened if Ford were a little bit further along with their GT40 program and told Shelby the same thing GM told him. Hemi powered Cobras? History shows these great cars are "Powered by Ford" so if you are going for a historical replica you need to follow a certain criteria, if you're looking for a great looking replica buy what ever makes you happy!
Now the Coyote might be another story... LS7 hmmm, yes please....
To the OP, drive it, if it feels good buy it. Fix the glass problem, cool paint job, fancy wheels, then if you're still embarrassed by the SBC go Ford. Either way it will be YOUR cobra to do with as you please.
Good luck!
PS: $10-12K would only just get you the chassis/body combo! You guys have got it too good!
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03-24-2011, 09:45 AM
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They kind of pride themselves on throwing different parts together to build their cars.
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"Different parts", (I know what you mean,,, but), how different can a SB 350 be? Rumor has it Walmart will soon start selling crate 350's, right next to the oil and air fresheners. When that blue light special hits, those T-Bucket boys are gonna load up (a 350, 24 roll's of toilet paper, 12 pack of beer, air freshener and a pair of dice for the rear view...). |
03-24-2011, 10:07 AM
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03-24-2011, 10:07 AM
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And every other Vette in SoCal is driven by a 70 year old woman on her 3rd husband, 2nd facelift, and that 'oh so cool' red leather jacket with all the embroidery.
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In the immortal words of Larry the Cable Guy, "I don't care who you are, that there is funny"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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03-24-2011, 02:45 PM
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"Different parts", (I know what you mean,,, but), how different can a SB 350 be? Rumor has it Walmart will soon start selling crate 350's, right next to the oil and air fresheners. When that blue light special hits, those T-Bucket boys are gonna load up (a 350, 24 roll's of toilet paper, 12 pack of beer, air freshener and a pair of dice for the rear view...). |
Ha ha I like it!
And a thread like this is always going to have comments from both Chevy and Ford 'enthusiasts'. That surely is part of the light-hearted entertainment that often features on this forum?
But...the OP was "Would you buy a cobra with a Chevy 350 and fiberglass cracks that need repair if it was cheap?"
Why get annoyed by what has been labelled 'ill will' when most posters are just doing what was asked by the OP, and giving their opinion? 
Cheers!
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03-27-2011, 04:26 PM
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Pleeeaassseeee! 95% of all the Hot Rods, Custom cars, Race Cars, etc. are made up numerous non- factory parts. "Kit Cars" are mostly non-factory parts including the cobra replica market. It's all how you look at it, I know people that have a 1932 Ford Hot Rod...and there is not one 1932 ford part in it and they say, "it's a real 32 Ford".
On the other hand, Cobra's are replicas of an English sports car with typically a Ford motor in it...cuz Shelby didn't get a chevy motor deal from GM.
To stay with tridition...go Ford, but who really cares what the power is..what about the guy with the Viper in his cobra.
It's all good !
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03-24-2011, 10:09 AM
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Yeah, good point... |
03-24-2011, 03:53 PM
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YES, I would.
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03-24-2011, 08:35 PM
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I would wait until a 5.7L Hemi Dodge powered cobra came up for sale. The Dodge motor is wayyy better than either the oval boat anchor or the recycled aluminium can chebby motor.  |
03-24-2011, 09:59 PM
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BaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHaaaaaaaaaaa! Good one Mac!
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03-25-2011, 06:43 AM
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Fun thread, we get to bash Chevies AND small blocks. |
03-27-2011, 02:54 PM
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Well the car sold to someone else anyways! Thanks for all the opinions!
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