RJCCOBRA
Tue November 25, 2008 2:59pm
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Shell Valley build
Rear roll bar down legs were notched and fitted. The first one was the hardest. After the correct angle and length were determined, the second one was a breeze. Good thing, since we broke Buddy's 2 inch hole saw while finishing the notch on the second down leg.
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whichonetodrive
Thu December 11, 2008 6:12am
Rating: 10
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Not one cobra finished the race
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martrogers
Sun December 14, 2008 11:48pm
Rating: 10
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Painted but stripes not applied
In the flesh looks slightly less gaudy and with a richer colour.
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PaulProe
Mon December 15, 2008 6:35pm
Rating: 10
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First Ride
Nothing like a leisurely afternoon jaunt
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What'saCobra?
Thu December 18, 2008 5:03pm
Rating: 10
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CSX-3058 NOS 1995 AC 427 S/C
Last S/C from AC Cars Limited, 1995, bot from AC as roller, fresh Keith Craft 427 SO, first engine install, at Dave Wagner's shop, note aly tonneau. Strictly race car, not streetable. Never driven, NOS.
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sganz
Tue December 23, 2008 8:58am
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Early Build of the VSE Cobra
Mocked up engine, note Valve Covers ;-)
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sganz
Tue December 23, 2008 9:03am
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Car Famous and not ever run yet
Back drop for pilot TV show
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Michael J
Thu January 1, 2009 1:18pm
Rating: 10
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CSX 3012 in the Paddock
CSX 3012 in the paddock at the Santa Barbara airport course, May 29, 1965. The younger gentleman standing next to the car is believed to be (but not positively identified as) Lother Motschenbacher, owner and driver of the car in the 1965 season. The Clarence Dixon Cheetah #33 appears in the background.
Contact me at lightcatcher@bresnan.net for more details.
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Baz
Thu January 15, 2009 12:45am
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Hole in Dash. Missing Fuel Gauge
Fuel Gauge and Fuel Tank Sender Unit not compatible. Sent away for re-calibration. Fuel Gage showing empty when full and vice versa.
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BeasleyRB
Thu January 15, 2009 12:04pm
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Oil Pan modified
Pan had a big hump in the bottom plus the oil drain plug. I had the hump removed, repositioned the drain plug and put a 3/16 thick skid plate on the bottom. I try not to but sometimes the engine "kisses" the high spots in the roads in Oklahoma
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BeasleyRB
Thu January 15, 2009 12:04pm
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Oil Pan modified
Pan had a big hump in the bottom plus the oil drain plug. I had the hump removed, repositioned the drain plug and put a 3/16 thick skid plate on the bottom. I try not to but sometimes the engine "kisses" the high spots in the roads in Oklahoma
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BeasleyRB
Thu January 15, 2009 12:04pm
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Oil Pan modified
Pan had a big hump in the bottom plus the oil drain plug. I had the hump removed, repositioned the drain plug and put a 3/16 thick skid plate on the bottom. I try not to but sometimes the engine "kisses" the high spots in the roads in Oklahoma
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BeasleyRB
Thu January 15, 2009 12:04pm
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Oil Pan modified
Pan had a big hump in the bottom plus the oil drain plug. I had the hump removed, repositioned the drain plug and put a 3/16 thick skid plate on the bottom. I try not to but sometimes the engine "kisses" the high spots in the roads in Oklahoma
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n6opv
Mon January 19, 2009 11:05pm
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Arntz notched cowl
Arntz loved Chevy engines but with the engine set so far back in his chassis, the distributor ended up under the cowl. This notch was his solution on some late Type 3 cars and all Type 4. For those of us with Ford engines, it allows plenty of room for the oval Cobra air cleaner or dual quads. This notch did not appear on any Butler cars.
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n6opv
Thu January 22, 2009 11:07pm
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Arntz wheel well doors
Arntz Type 4 only; not on any Butlers. There's one of these doors on each side of the car, at the rear of the rear wheel wells. They open to the space between the rear bodywork and the frame rails. This one on the passenger side allows access to the battery compartment and slide-out tray. The one on the driver's side supposedly allows you to store a collapsible spare tire but I have not found one with a small enough initial diameter to fit through the door. The wheel has to be taken off first to be able to open the doors.
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