cobraman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Wrapped this one up today. It is a AMT 53 Vette body on a AMT 289 Cobra chassis. I had to stretch the Cobra frame a bit to match the wheelbase of the Vette. The Cobra stock engine ( way too narrow ) and chassis except for the stretching was used. The tires and wheels are from the parts box and I think were from the Foose 65 Impala kit. I cut down the windshield a little bit. The side pipes are from the parts box and were stripped of chrome and painted flat black. Roll bar is from the Cobra kit. The color is Light Grey Metallic and t he stripes were painted with red. Paint was all Testors. Any and all comments welcome pro or con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 That's a tuff lookin' 'vette... but the wipers buried under body color? Not working for me.. and the roll bar hoop brace should extend towards the back, not the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 It's a custom Harry so nothing can be wrong !!! You giveith with one hand and takeith with the other ! : ) I love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) It turned out great Ray ! Love the colors and the cut down windshield . Major kit bashing can be a real challenge but you pulled it off ! BTW - 289 FIA Cobras had the roll bar brace going forward into the passenger side floor . . . you are correct . Edited July 19, 2014 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks Bob ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Great job cobra man I really don't like corvettes but i love cobras so I'd drive it The roll bar is correct real race cars had roll bars like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Very different idea,and i mean it in a good way,it looks great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Great job Ray. Love the silver and red stripe paint. Wheels are a nice touch. I do think you should put a license plate on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 It's a custom Harry so nothing can be wrong !!! I guess you're right! And right on the rollbar, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks guys. Carl, I do have a plate for it but forgot all about it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 LOVE it Ray!! Sweet custom. It all fits just right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Nice, turned out way kool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Turned out nicely, Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) I like the looks of those first Vettes. And I like what you did with this one. Very nice. Scott Edited July 19, 2014 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks much for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Pretty cool build, Ray. I like the SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Pretty cool Ray! Although it would've been cool if you took the headlights or taillights from the Cobra and put them on the Corvette. Oh well, good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Ray, I love it ..... corvette and cobra ....you can't go wrong, great paint and awesome look .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Very nice Ray!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thank you guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Always good to see a chevy with an actual engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The way a Corvette should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 NICE job Ray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 That is very very well done, extra points for imagination, great to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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