AMT 289 Cobra

[cobraman]

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.

 

[afx]

I've never built one with kit hardtop either Ray, anxious to see how your turns out.

[oldcars]

I have always wanted to build it with the top too, but never have. Will be watching you alsoRichard.

[Mark IV]

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.
 

[afx]

Would love to see that picture if you can find it again Rick.

[Mark IV]

In a magazine long since lost in multiple moves..........

[cobraman]

I would have liked to see that pic also. Did a search but no luck.

[Mark IV]

I would have liked to see that pic also. Did a search but no luck.

Yeah...Mr. Google does not seem to know her!

[D. Battista]

Good luck with the Cobra...  looking foreward to seeing more...  I'm a huge Cobra fan myself..!

[afx]

Yeah...Mr. Google does not seem to know her!

I tried a few different searches as well and no luck.

[Russell C]

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

[1930fordpickup]

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

[afx]

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

[mustang1989]

Looks to me that you're off to a great start Ray!

[crazyjim]

Going to use that blue paint?

[1930fordpickup]

It's the LeMan hardtop.  HRM offers this kit in resin.

This looks nice, 

[1930fordpickup]

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. 

[cobraman]

Made some progress on this one. Painted Star Spangled Blue. Parts box wheels and tires.

[afx]

I salute your color choice. 

[Johnt671]

Beautiful color. Who carries it? Thanks.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great start. That color is perfect.

 

[crazyjim]

Am I missing the paint pics?  I don't see anything.

[cobraman]

Paint is the Testors One Coat rattle can with Duplicolor clear. Thanks guys.

[1930fordpickup]

Looks good as always Ray. 

[Davewilly]

looks pretty nice so far Ray