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03-09-2004, 05:53 PM
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Subsistance du serpent
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: DFW, Texas,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 1,120
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Who wants to go to Vegas?
Well, I finally get the call that the car is near completion. Now all I have to do is go check it out in Vegas before it is shipped.
By the way ... anyone have some spare change to help me pay for this beer can?
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James
A few ERAs, SPFs, Shelbys, Kirkhams...
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03-09-2004, 06:07 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
Posts: 1,247
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James,
I am sorry but I have to tell you some bad news.
While at SAI this past Friday they were giving tours. Your car was sitting front and center -- a good 30 people had the opportunity and took it to DROOOOLLL all over that car. Oxidized the entire drivers side of the car. They need to start from scratch and start polishing again. 
YOUR car is absolutely stunning and made a HUGE impression to everyone who saw it. I think that I took some pictures of it and will send them to you.
Beautiful car ! 
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03-09-2004, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Sugar Land, TX,
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A polished aluminum Cobra? Seems like a huge liability to me. Just think, if anyone comes close to that thing on a sunny day, they'll get fried!
Keep plenty of sunblock and lots of UV coated sunglasses. You're going to need 'em!
Your car looks fantastic.
Scott, SPF#1230
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03-09-2004, 07:04 PM
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Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arlington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA#389 427 so, gone to N.J./ Superformance "BROCK" Daytona Coupe SN 55
Posts: 223
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James, do you want someone to go hold your hand, and wallet, Let me know.
Greg
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03-09-2004, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Frisco,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #122 (Sold) : Ford GT #484 Heritage Edition; 2008 GT500 Red/Black
Posts: 1,075
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WHen are we going? Is this a Saturday trip? Let me know.
Matt
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2003 Hummer H1 OpenTop
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03-09-2004, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Chatham,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Series 1 CSX5098 (w/ supercharger) & Diasio D962R Turbo race car
Posts: 406
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Jim:
I was at Shelby last weekend and had the pleasure if seeing your car up close. Car looks great.
Bob Marsh offered to let em drive it!!!
My CSX arrived last week and is scheduled to be placed on the line as soon as I complete the build sheet.
Looking at your car helped me make up my mind on several options I was debating.
Best luck with the car.
jim
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03-09-2004, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Chatham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Series 1 CSX5098 (w/ supercharger) & Diasio D962R Turbo race car
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Jamie:
I was also at SAI this past Friday, sorry I did not see you there. Was there for about 3 hours with Bob and Gary in the afternoon. Was hoping to do a little driving while there, but the Nascar event put a damper on that.
jim
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03-09-2004, 08:31 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
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Jim,
Congratulations on getting your car. My trip to SAI now has me thinking. Damm. I will probably stick to the ERA build, but it has me thinking.
I never realized that Carrol had a fully polished 427 car. I asked how it got the big dent in it. Was told it gets lots of dents and gets fixed whenever necessary.
Did you go through Billy Anderews at HRE?
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03-10-2004, 05:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Chatham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Series 1 CSX5098 (w/ supercharger) & Diasio D962R Turbo race car
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Jamie:
Car is there, just got to get the specs/build sheet completed this week. I was told it will be ready for shipping by the end of the month.
I did go thru Billy Andrews at HRE. He was true to his word on delivery of the car. Figure it will be another 60-90 days to get the car finished once it arrives here on the east coast.
I also saw Carrol's polished car on the floor, you are correct a few dings here and there, but it gives the car character.
What times were you there on Friday, sorry I missed you.
Only problem I have now, is deciding what to do with the ERA, keep or sell. The wife has raised her eye brow about having two cobra's on the garage.
jim
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03-10-2004, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: dallas, tx,
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James,
As usual, you have got yourself a really outstanding car. Look forward to seeing it and you soon.
Keith
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03-10-2004, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cedar Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Empty handed for the moment
Posts: 389
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WOW!!
James,
That is the most stunning cobra I've seen. Can't wait to see it in person once it gets back to Texas.
Congrats!
Charmer
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"A snake in my garage is worth two in your trailer" - me
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03-10-2004, 07:49 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Midlothian,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane 427 Cobra #HM2008, Craft Performance 427w 600hp/600tq, TKO-600 close ratio, original Smiths gauges, lucas switches
Posts: 1,022
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James, are you gonna paint the wheels and valve covers white??
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Hurricane HM-2008 build is done!! (for now....)
Craft Perfomance 427W / 600hp / 600tq - TKO600
I love it and I need it I bleed it ~ Yeah it's a wild hurricane ~ Alright, hold tight, I'm a highway star!!
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03-10-2004, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Antonio,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner: JCF 289 slabside, ERA #329 and 424, GTD "Essex Wire" GT40; currently enjoying Hi-Tech 427 #147
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James, as has already been said you're raising the bar once again. Hope I can jump high enough to touch the bottom of it sometime.
Your car is going to need a "no park" zone around it at the next TCC meet, if it's sunny--otherwise there's going to be a lot of burning fiberglass! 
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03-10-2004, 08:39 AM
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James,
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03-10-2004, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Castle Rock,
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Fantastic!
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03-10-2004, 02:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427" 351W
Posts: 562
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James, Beautiful car, be careful when you put that monster in it!
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03-10-2004, 08:34 PM
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Subsistance du serpent
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: DFW, Texas,
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Thanks for kind words!!
Jaime - I will have to let the drool stay on the side because I can't wait any longer!!
Scott - Actually, my wife wanted the car so she could get a tan under her chin while we were driving.
Greggo - Let's hit Vegas when both the cars are ready! Road trip!
Mathew - You can go to Vegas too - Greg and I need your high rolling $$$ for gambling
Jim - Good luck with the new car. watch those options because they add up quick! Get Gary to take pictures and post them!
Keith W - Jeannie and I have missed you! I have heard great things about the BIG addition to your fleet of cars! When I get this car running, we will have to switch cars for a few laps at the next track day! I just gotta drive that yellow monster, or Daytona, or Z8, or one of the M5s, or Cobras, or....
Stretch Wow that is a enormous compliment! Thank you!
Bob, Yup, you know me, it will have a few special color enhancements...
Bob - Between you Greg, Keith, and all the other kids on the block with cool toys, I have a long way to go to catch up!! As for the sun damaged fiberglass, I will ned the aid of a good attorney to help with my indemnity clause for the next TCC event
Dave - Are those cheerleaders "Polish", like Poland (since it is a Kirkham at heart) or is that "polish", like rub and buff?
HIQ - Thanks!
Al - Thanks! We will have to stay in touch to get our injection systems mastered!
Thank you all again!
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A few ERAs, SPFs, Shelbys, Kirkhams...
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03-11-2004, 05:15 AM
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Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: dallas, tx,
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James,
Why don't you and Jeannie come down to No Problem Raceway next week? I'll have the Coupe, white Cobra and Fab Car GTP cars there. You're welcome to drive all of them. It's also a ton of fun.
Congrats again on your stunning Cobra.
Keith
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03-11-2004, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Antonio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner: JCF 289 slabside, ERA #329 and 424, GTD "Essex Wire" GT40; currently enjoying Hi-Tech 427 #147
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James, better make sure your auto policy has coverage for "glare-related accidents." That is an amazing car. Forty years ago they had black Cobras with chrome bumpers, now you've got a chrome Cobra with black bumpers-- 
Bob
p.s. Please tell Morris that, no matter how much he buffs the fiberglass on a CSX car, it won't shine like yours. I'd hate to see him hurt himself  |
03-11-2004, 02:13 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
Posts: 874
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You know I do have some friends in San Antonio.....the kind with black overcoats and violin cases that owe me a FAVOR!
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