Your other Auto obsessions

[gkw]

Yes Justin,
I stitched up the top and built the top frame.
I am lucky enough to be able to do all my own upholstery.
I bagged it a couple of years ago, might not be the best Cobra
in the world but I think it could be the lowest. Glad you liked
the pictures, Thanks Gordon

[George]

I like the car and most important you do. Very nice build there is nothing like enjoying your own work. I to do most of my own work except for the interior, I was spoiled by having a mother who's hobby was interior work and she was a artist at it. the other thing I haven't done is automatic tranny's mainly because I've never owned a car with one.
Just remember it may not be the best Cobra in others eye or judges but they don't really count as long as you enjoy her. Congradulations on a great build. George

[JTR70]

Very Impressive Gordon! I fully appreciate what you've done here. Building a cobra Kit back in the 80's was a true challange. You basically got a body and were left to your own devices to build everything else like a chassis. Today you can get anything you want in a cobra replica; Limitless Options are so readily avaialable today just the money part is the toughest challange I would say. Very impressed in particular with your top frame. It really compliments the car. I thought this was a one off unit because the other offerings I have seen look nowhere near as nice as yours. Really pute me in mind of a Lowbow speedster top frame. I have had this old Kit car article of this replica Cobra that really blew me away. It is pictured below. Is your body an Arntz body as well? BTW: you are a brave man having an old Rabbit as a tow vehicle. The CV joints back then were not the most reliable units.


This one sat low and mean just like yours. had the right stance and attitude.

Big ole 460 ford in it!

The frame is what really impressed me. It was roadrace sports car but was tubbed like a drag car; I just fell in love with this thing! As you can tell I still like it and have kept this article all these years.

great work again Gordon!

Justin

[gkw]

Your right, Arntz is the one that got me having the itch for a Cobra.
I bought my body from a fiberglass man that would sell the body with no inner panels and I formed the inner panels out of aluminum. Foot wells,
floors, tunnel and so on.
Just something I had to do and was pleased the way it turned out.
Thanks,Gordon

[JTR70]

My mind is swimming thinking about all the fabrication required to complete it. I am very impressed! Justin

[Rad-Ride]

Just checked out this thread and WOW!! Nice set of rides Gordon! Can't wait to see the Porsche when it is done.

[JTR70]

Gordon does some nice work...

[gkw]

Here is a shot of me loading my Cobra in my Jag trailer. Close fit.
Gordon

[JTR70]

That is a tight fit Gordon! Very sweet trailer! Did you build that? Thanks for posting! Justin

[badsix]

one of my many builds that's why the 356 isn't finnished

[badsix]

the crotch rocket and the oldest boys long travel 500 dune machine

[badsix]

youngest boys vw project

[jim nelson]

I have a couple of things that are interesting. How about a '53 Studebaker with modern frame, suspension, brakes, powerplant, etc?

[jim nelson]

Or possibly an exotic? 1988 Formula One Tyrrell 017/4


or a 1989 Tyrrell 018?


We did update the livery to 1989 specs from 1990, and the restoration is about 70% done...


Lots of things you have to make, there's no NLA to go to....

[MMW]

youngest boys vw project

I want all the details on this. It's awesome. Will it be fendered or rodded? I assume it's an IRS rear? But then it's got wide fives on it. Raised tranny maybe?