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06-05-2005, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Highland Park,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison
Posts: 66
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The HEMI rolls out
I'm still picking the bugs out of my teeth, but it was worth it. I knew once I got the steering in, I'd drive this sucker - so I did!
Nothing fell off and the ride was solid. I can't believe the power, but without a seatbelt (let alone a seat!) I'm not going to push it. Now all you local boys need to come over and help me finish it off.
There are some more shots on my build site:
http://www.mtdesign.com/cobra/
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06-06-2005, 04:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: cleveland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
Posts: 1,999
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Impressive.
Just curious, what is the weight difference between you're aluminum head hemi and an aluminum head , iron block FE ?
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"After jumping into an early lead, Miles pitted for no reason. He let the entire field go by before re-entering the race. The crowd was jumping up and down as he stunned the Chevrolet drivers by easily passing the entire field to finish second behind MacDonald's other team Cobra. The Corvette people were completely demoralized."
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06-06-2005, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Chicago,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR - Blue W/ Silver Stripe
Posts: 520
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Mark
Seems like in every picture you have an ear-to-ear grinn!
It is well deserved.
If you need help to finish it off. Let us know when.
Rich
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06-06-2005, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Los Angeles,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A. FIA #2088 1964 289 w/Webers
Posts: 2,151
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That's a sweet ride! Congrats! Now get back to work!
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Hyde D. Baker
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06-06-2005, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: S.Elgin,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: 396 long block, PROBE Forged Dished pistons 8.75 to 1 and Vic Jr. heads from Engine Factory. Tremec TKO. BDR#244 Sterling Gray/Silver stripes. 17in polished wheels, glove box and tonneau cover.
Posts: 1,846
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Mark,
VERY NICE MY FRIEND! I really like that hood scoop! Just get one of those small wind shields thats all you need. Your in that thing without a seat? You're tall in that thing! Set up a date and time for us to come over! If you ask they will come. Just not the 18th of june ok?
Sid
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06-06-2005, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Nantucket Island 30 miles off the coast,
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance#1325, Miller Machine FE
Posts: 487
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Hemi Cobra
I was talking to an "Old Drag Racer" and he was showing me his old Hemi stuff. He asked about my car and said "Can you imagin if Chrysler had only listen to Shelby, what a different World it would have been. 
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06-06-2005, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Highland Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison
Posts: 66
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Some interesting questions...
Weight: I'm not sure about the weight of a FE block, but from what I have gathered from various resources (my Sweedish buddy with a HemiPantera: http://hem.passagen.se/hemipanter/) that the 528 HEMI short block is about 450lbs and the total weight is around 630lbs. Let me know what the iron block FE's come in at - I'm curious myself.
Sid - thanks for the support! I feel guilty asking for your help as I know you are deep into your own build. Perhaps after you get back from the fling, you can bring your ride (and tools) over and help out? With regards to my seat, or lack thereof, I'm actually sitting on a few 2x6's attached to a 1/4" piece of plywood. I agree, I can only hope I am shorter with the actual seat or that giant rollbar ain't gonna do much good! |
06-06-2005, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Southwest,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley, Mopar thingy (small block of course)
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Glad to see a real hemi again. Not that those little ones are bad, yours is the true Hemi.
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06-06-2005, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: cleveland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
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Re: Hemi Cobra
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Originally posted by Nantucket427
I was talking to an "Old Drag Racer" and he was showing me his old Hemi stuff. He asked about my car and said "Can you imagin if Chrysler had only listen to Shelby, what a different World it would have been.
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No doubt the 426 hemi is/was a great engine, wow factor, and has a hell of a legacy. But, the ford 427 wedge can make a lot of power as well. I think the current NHRA ?superstock B record is held by a 427 thunderbolt, besting a '64 hemi SS plymouth.
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"After jumping into an early lead, Miles pitted for no reason. He let the entire field go by before re-entering the race. The crowd was jumping up and down as he stunned the Chevrolet drivers by easily passing the entire field to finish second behind MacDonald's other team Cobra. The Corvette people were completely demoralized."
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