65slotcar Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) ok this project started about a year ago, but recently got back on it full time. having purchased some Model Factory Hiro cobra kits, i decided to warm-up with some less expensive monogram kits. With help from Steve at V-R-M decals for letting me purchase decals that are not ready yet and inspiration from many model builders like AFX AND Cobraman, made this project happen. although more 289 cobra's raced then 427 cobra's there are still enough decal sets to make more than 10 427 race cobra's. not just a Ford fan also.....have way too many Chaparral kits to build along with Grand sport corvette''s , Ferrari's and Lola t 70's. at 54 i need to get going on some builds. maybe the reason for 9 cobra builds at one time. Edited January 21, 2018 by 65slotcar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Dang - looks like the 1960's at the airport with Shelby American cranking out Cobras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 A true snake pit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwitzke Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Impressive work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Very nice lineup. But I'm a little curious about the reason for using Holley Dominators for these builds. Because I have never seen any Cobras with Holley Dominators, just the 4150 style (center hung floats) for single carburetor (some with the LeMans float bowls) and 4160 (side hung floats) for dual mount carburetors. Holley debuted the 4500 Dominator carburetor late 1968 early 1969 for Ford to use in NASCAR and Trans Am and it was later released to the public, so there were none before that. Edited December 31, 2017 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Very impressive undertaking William and I wish you the very best. If you need any reference photos just let me know. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Force said: Very nice lineup. But I'm a little curious about the reason for using Holley Dominators for these builds. Because I have never seen any Cobras with Holley Dominators, just the 4150 style (center hung floats) for single carburetor (some with the LeMans float bowls) and 4160 (side hung floats) for dual mount carburetors. Holley debuted the 4500 Dominator carburetor late 1968 early 1969 for Ford to use in NASCAR and Trans Am and it was later released to the public, so there were none before that. thanks for the replies and interest. i used these carbs because it's all i had in spare parts box. Force, do you know where i could find correct carb that doesn't look like the un-impressive one that comes in stock kit? VCG resins makes a 750 holley that may look close. 2 hours ago, Gramps46 said: Very impressive undertaking William and I wish you the very best. If you need any reference photos just let me know. Gary thanks Gary, i have many cobra books and always looking for more reference photo's. color photo's are harder to find. got a couple... is this #1 cobra Lothar Motschenbecher csx3012 silver or viking blue? Studio 27 decal reference has it as viking blue. no photo ... red 427 cobra at sebring(car #7) csx 3176 almost a street car with no side pipes. i have no engine pic... dual carbs ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I am guessing the Shelby registry books have all the info you would ever need on the Competition cars. Not sure the last time SAAC updated them and they are probably over $ 200 if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, vamach1 said: I am guessing the Shelby registry books have all the info you would ever need on the Competition cars. Not sure the last time SAAC updated them and they are probably over $ 200 if you can find one. i have that book, great history and almost every picture is black and white. they tell how cars where delivered(color) but many had color's changed as they raced. car csx 3012 was delivered silver, why would Studio 27 have it as viking blue. shelby registry book also show's cars as they look today and not how they raced in the 60's like csx 3176 raced in red with #7 and now it's white #175 thanks for the reply vamach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) The registry says it was painted Mercedes silver. CSX3176 1966 #7 at Sebring red, with full width roll bar. Still looking for engine. Though the registry does not say it I am pretty certain it raced at Daytona in 1967 but in blue with Herb Byrne-Russell Beazell-Dick Thetford driving. Same number, same roll bar, same exhaust. Edited December 31, 2017 by Gramps46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 awesome pictures Gary !! thanks, never seen most of these photo's. from last photo,almost looks like a single 4 barrel air cleaner. i have these decals on V-R-M big block snake set. also not sure of car#183 on decal set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) This should be a very cool build. HRM makes the Halibrand six slot mags for the #1 car. Edited December 31, 2017 by 250 Testa Rossa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) The #183 is one of my favorites, CSX 3013, the Scuderia Filipinetti car at Ollon-Villars driven by Herbert Muller. #73 is the same car at St. Ursanne-Les Rangiers. Edited December 31, 2017 by Gramps46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 once again thanks Gary for the photo's i have never seen before. great shots!! a rare dry sump car with filler cap on right fender. 22 minutes ago, 250 Testa Rossa said: This should be a very cool build. HRM makes the Halibrand six slot mags for the #1 car. thanks Maxx, HRM makes some great stuff. i think i have a set of his Halibrand wheels to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 The #13 on the decal sheet is Tom Payne's CSX3020 and I took this photo myself with my Kodak Instamatic at Mid Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 now that's a rare photo i will not find in a book. almost looks like air intakes under front of car. it's crazy to see how drivers raced back then in short sleeve t-shirts and Tom Payne driving in a coat and tie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Are you building all the Cobras that are on that sheet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Now that’s an involved project!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 18 minutes ago, 250 Testa Rossa said: Are you building all the Cobras that are on that sheet? yes, and some that are not on this decal set. i have a couple Studio 27 decal sheets with different cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Hi Bill, Awesome project !!!! Now I understand why you need all those seats we were talking to Harold about I would recommend taking a look at Fireball Model Works carbs for either the 4150 or the 4160 carb. I have some in stock. FMR-092 comes with the "LeMans" bowls, FMR-093 is a 4150 style FMR-094 is the 4160. Happy New Year !!!! Randy Edited January 1, 2018 by Randy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Very good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 4 hours ago, 65slotcar said: almost looks like air intakes under front of car. The items under the car are brake cooling ducts. HRM offers them. They are the silver items in the center tray. Here they are installed on my build of CSX2026. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, afx said: The items under the car are brake cooling ducts. HRM offers them. They are the silver items in the center tray. Here they are installed on my build of CSX2026. How do I get the cooling ducts from HRM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Brad (Harold Bradford) is in Laurel MD. 301-604-8591. Mention JC, Rex and Gary and the Cobras you are building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, 250 Testa Rossa said: How do I get the cooling ducts from HRM? Ask for the FIA Cobra Brake Cooling ducts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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