Shelby Cobra CSX2260 FIA Roadster

[om617]

Looking good as always. Those wheels are sweet,they are knock offs only?

[afx]

Looking good as always. Those wheels are sweet,they are knock offs only?

Thanks Tommy.  The tires are just as nice as the wheels.  Yes they are knock only. 

Not sure why my Fotki account has started reducing the photo size but if you click on the picture you can see the image full size.

Edited February 8, 2016 by afx

[250 Testa Rossa]

This is going to be a really awesome build. Have you added the suitcase dimples in the trunk yet?

[afx]

This is going to be a really awesome build. Have you added the suitcase dimples in the trunk yet?

Thanks Maxx.  If I settle on a Daytona or Sebring car I don't need to create the suitcase bumps.  They weren't added until the cars went to Europe.  In addition my research indicates CSX2301 never received the suitcase bumps. 

Edited February 8, 2016 by afx

[Speedfreak]

JC, I just looked up Viking blue, and they show several Cobra's in that color, very cool.

I also found this link about the 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIA 289 SHELBY COBRA, from Shelby American I thought you might like to see if you already haven't. The car is in Viking Blue, wow:

http://www.30npire.com/cars/50th-anniversary-fia-289-shelby-cobra

Edited February 8, 2016 by Speedfreak

[afx]

JC, I just looked up Viking blue, and they show several Cobra's in that color, very cool.

I also found this link about the 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIA 289 SHELBY COBRA, from Shelby American I thought you might like to see if you already haven't. The car is in Viking Blue, wow:

http://www.30npire.com/cars/50th-anniversary-fia-289-shelby-cobra

That's one sexy beast Gene!  It looks to be a recreation of CSX2260 which was identified by the yellow nose stripe.  Hope my paint comes out even close to that good.

Edited February 8, 2016 by afx

[Speedfreak]

Ya, that's one beautiful Cobra for sure. I'll take the fiberglass version, lol. Think positive about the painting and it will happen.

Edited February 9, 2016 by Speedfreak

[GlueTube]

Hey JC what are you using for primer and how is it applied?

As usual, great workmanship.

 

Regards

Brian Kroon

Edited February 9, 2016 by GlueTube
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[afx]

Hey JC what are you using for primer and how is it applied?

As usual, great workmanship.

 

Regards

Brian Kroon

Thanks Brian.  Because of the body mods I used Dupli-Color High Build primer applied straight from the can.  I apply a coat then sand it back around any seams to flatten everything. Once I am happy everything is even I apply another coat. I really like Dupli-Color primer especially the spray pattern of the nozzle - good stuff.  Tamiya's primer is also excellent.

I also like their standard primer. But beware the color is quite a bit darker.

 

[afx]

Less we forget what hairy chested beast these cars were.  Here is Bob Bondurant firing up CSX2345, which is completely original and unrestored. It is exactly how it appeared in it's final event, a hill climb.

CSX2345 was original painted Princess (Viking) blue but was re-sprayed Guardsman Blue (Shelby' team color) for the '65 season.  You will notice they didn't bother to mask off the jacking points just sprayed over them

 

Edited February 9, 2016 by afx

[Speedfreak]

god, what a beautiful sound. That car just looks good to me too. What's the big deal about Cobra's anyway? 

[afx]

I prefer to build up the HRM carbs before painting.  Managed not to lose any of the intake bells but just in case HRM provides a spare.

[cobraman]

Those are some great looking carbs !

[afx]

They're even more impressive painted Ray.  The best scale Webers I have found.

 

[250 Testa Rossa]

Looking great!

[Speedfreak]

Those are incredible looking carbs JC, I can smell the gasoline. Would this cars engine have run on gasoline? Or, some other fuel mixture? Gonna look good on there.

Edited February 12, 2016 by Speedfreak

[afx]

Thanks Maxx.  Gene I am 99% sure they used a racing fuel blend.  I recall reading a race account recently where the fuel mixture caused an issues.  I'll have to look it up to be sure.

[花火]

looks great so far hahaha

[GTJUNIOR]

Those  Webber 's look amazing.  This is coming along beautifully. Can't wait to see more progress. 

[Ron Hamilton]

Every time I look at your builds JC. I get excited to work on my own stuff.

[afx]

Thanks Nie & Tony glad you're enjoying the build. 

Ron I always enjoy your projects so if I can provide a bit of a spark I am happy to do so.

HRM provides resin pins on the bottom of the Webers but I fell more confident with brass rod.

 

[cruz]

BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH bro, you messing me up with this and worse, I don't have any kind of time to be at the bench....

[afx]

BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH bro, you messing me up with this and worse, I don't have any kind of time to be at the bench....

• "You've gota dig deep"
• "You have to make the time"
• "You have to give 110%" 

I've got more.

[afx]

[Speedfreak]

wow, that looks good JC, can't wait to see it in the car.