cobraman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 If you are familure with this kit you know it is a multi piece body. I decided to try one again after many years. Still don't care for them. I did the best I could and think it turned out OK. Not totally happy with it but I never am. Instead of the 4 banger I installed a Ford 289 from the AMT Cobra kit. The fact that this engine seems a little undersize helped to make it fit in this car. I added a hood scoop from the Cobra kit as well as the headers and modified the exhaust to fit. I opened the rear wheel wells a bit to make room for tht larger tires. I also made a rear spoiler from a piece of sheet plastic. The body was painted Metallic Black and then Ultra High Gloss enamel clear. Comments both good and bad are always welcome. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 sharp build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Now that is kool!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Very NICE Ray, talking about a real sleeper,can you imagine pulling up beside of that and getting your pants dusted!!! looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Welp, for bein a NOT that cool model, you built the heck outta it! NICE job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 This seems to come under the subject being discussed in the current thread, "Underrated Cars (kits)". Even a poor kit can be made into a showpiece with the right skill and attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRX7Project Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cool build. Reminds me of my brother's Ford-swapped Spitfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks men ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cool is strange and strange is cool. But seriously that is cool. I would say it has something to do with your skills . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks ! I think I will be regreting for a long time that I didn't try and fix that awful windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Very cool! I like the idea of the V-8 in there......looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Beautiful!!! Just like a Cobra, small sports car and a V8. The ultimate Pocket Rocket!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Morgan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Very cool. That thing would be fun to drive for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks guys. I was hoping it would turn out better but these multi piece bodies and me just don't get along that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Great looking build Ray, very nice choice on the engine swap. Very Very good work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks Carl buddy, glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Yeah the windshield is pretty odd. That is a highly visible mistake that kit Manufacturer should have corrected, I think. But you did fantastic job with this kit, the paint and detail is impressive. Stance is just perfect also and I like that wheel/Tire combo. Great work as always Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I think you did a great job of it . I bought one a couple of years back. I've yet to build it though . I've built several "Multi-Piece kits and I dare say this will become much more than taking my time and sizing parts together , one at a time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks gents ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Very cool ride! You did a very fine job on such a tough kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks Scott ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice concept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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