cobraman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I was noticing that with all the Cobra's I have built I have never built one using the hardtop so...... I am. Not much to show yet but will start prepping the body and parts tomorrow. This will not be built to the caliber of a AFX build but hopefully will still turn out nice enough to go into the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I've never built one with kit hardtop either Ray, anxious to see how your turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I have always wanted to build it with the top too, but never have. Will be watching you alsoRichard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 The hardtop AMT modeled is of course neither the "LeMans hardtop" nor the factory option "Berry Plastiglass" unit. It does replicate the top on a touring show car that was shown as the "Queen Cobra". I had a Rod and Custom or one of those period magazines with pictures from an ISCA show with the Cobra featuring the hardtop. I have never found any additional pictures nor what CSX number the car was but pretty sure it was a worm and sector steering chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Would love to see that picture if you can find it again Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 In a magazine long since lost in multiple moves.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I would have liked to see that pic also. Did a search but no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I would have liked to see that pic also. Did a search but no luck.Yeah...Mr. Google does not seem to know her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Good luck with the Cobra... looking foreward to seeing more... I'm a huge Cobra fan myself..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Yeah...Mr. Google does not seem to know her!I tried a few different searches as well and no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I tried a few different searches as well and no luck.I've been known to locate things from time to time, but the most I can dredge up is a guy doing the same search almost 10 years back, who thought it might have been in Car Craft's circa 1966 Oakland Roadster show coverage: http://saacforum.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=4fchtgu65fs149jivih6afgrq0&action=printpage;topic=36.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I know this is not the top in the kit but what is this top.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Roof+Competition+Cobra+289&view=detailv2&id=B6ED637640DEA8DD7DBA33B6E352780BE2152D44&selectedindex=110&ccid=2YfqQ7W5&simid=608011974236899037&thid=OIP.2YfqQ7W5ML2tNOYkx3k6dgEsDh&mode=overlay&first=1 Edited January 29, 2017 by 1930fordpickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I know this is not the top in the kit but what is this top.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Roof+Competition+Cobra+289&view=detailv2&id=B6ED637640DEA8DD7DBA33B6E352780BE2152D44&selectedindex=110&ccid=2YfqQ7W5&simid=608011974236899037&thid=OIP.2YfqQ7W5ML2tNOYkx3k6dgEsDh&mode=overlay&first=1 It's the LeMan hardtop. HRM offers this kit in resin. Edited January 29, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Looks to me that you're off to a great start Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Going to use that blue paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It's the LeMan hardtop. HRM offers this kit in resin. This looks nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I sure wish I would have taken a picture of my 289 before I stripped it last summer. I had the hard top painted and sitting on it but the paint job I did 30 years ago was not so good. I built the same kit Ray is working on now. Same box art but my body was not straight and Then I did not know how to try straighten it. It looked as if the Cobra was launching from a drag race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Made some progress on this one. Painted Star Spangled Blue. Parts box wheels and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I salute your color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Beautiful color. Who carries it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great start. That color is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Am I missing the paint pics? I don't see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Paint is the Testors One Coat rattle can with Duplicolor clear. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks good as always Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 looks pretty nice so far Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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