Cobra street freak

[cobraman]

Warning ! Once you see this it can not be unseen !  Built as a goofy Cobra so I had something different in the cabinet . It’s ok to laugh . AMT Cobra kit . Paint is Ultraviolet Pearl . Added resin leaf springs, aluminum front axle . Nothing special. Comment good or bad are always welcome . 

[DumpyDan]

Woo that is pretty awesome Ray, nicely done.

[oldnslow]

The Cobra Gods are going to get you Ray ! 

[donb]

Interesting! Different for sure. I like the color. 

[slusher]

Very neat build Ray, different but cool. Sharp paint and engine...

[Gramps46]

Is this build going to cause friction in the Cobra cabinet?

Actually with all the replica fiberglass bodies floating around I would be surprised if one did not end up on an old Bronco chassis. 

[afx]

You would need to be an Olympic high jumper to clear that door Le Mans start style. 

[crazyjim]

Sure is different, Ray.  Love the paint.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Pretty freaky, Ray, but nicely turned out. Definitely good for a chuckle. 

Edited November 13, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy

[cobraman]

Thanks fellows. I am afraid I am running out of ideas for my Cobra's. Cobra's are one of those cars you can only build so many ways without going way out of the box. Have not done one as a wagon yet so if I can source a roof that will work ???????

[cobraman]

1 hour ago, Gramps46 said:

Is this build going to cause friction in the Cobra cabinet?

Actually with all the replica fiberglass bodies floating around I would be surprised if one did not end up on an old Bronco chassis. 

H ha, no friction in any of my cabinets as I have other "crazy" ones to keep it company.

[Ace-Garageguy]

How's 'bout a Cobra wrecker, with really wide rear fenders over dually wheels/tires, and a tow rig in back?

Or maybe a COE Cobra pickup?

[cobraman]

Those are just crazy ! Food for thought. I think I want to do a wagon. Roof that is sized right may be a problem.

[Jantrix]

I dig it. Very different but well done.

[BigTallDad]

59 minutes ago, cobraman said:

Thanks fellows. I am afraid I am running out of ideas for my Cobra's. Cobra's are one of those cars you can only build so many ways without going way out of the box. Have not done one as a wagon yet so if I can source a roof that will work ???????

Why not build one similar to this but with Mudder Tires and 4-wheel drive?

[afx]

1 hour ago, cobraman said:

Thanks fellows. I am afraid I am running out of ideas for my Cobra's. Cobra's are one of those cars you can only build so many ways without going way out of the box. Have not done one as a wagon yet so if I can source a roof that will work ???????

I think you could modify the custom roof into a respectable wagon top.  I modified one into this.

[cobraman]

1 hour ago, BigTallDad said:

Why not build one similar to this but with Mudder Tires and 4-wheel drive?

Did a 4x4 using the Revel Bronco kit for running gear but thanks Raymond

[cobraman]

38 minutes ago, afx said:

I think you could modify the custom roof into a respectable wagon top.  I modified one into this.

Thanks for the idea. I have a couple spare roofs to mess around with. I did put a 63 Vette split window on one.

[crazyjim]

How about a futuristic version that flies with rocket power?

[TooOld]

5 hours ago, cobraman said:

Thanks fellows. I am afraid I am running out of ideas for my Cobra's. Cobra's are one of those cars you can only build so many ways without going way out of the box. Have not done one as a wagon yet so if I can source a roof that will work ???????

Really ?  When I was still working we built 10-12 finished Cobras every year for the 19 years I was there . . . I can guarantee you that no two were alike and they were all head turners . But when it comes to scaled down versions sitting on a shelf I can see your dilemma . Your paint work is so beautiful why not expand on that and try some fade jobs or some fancy mural-like designs . A Snake Skin comes to mind , or a Cobra head on the hood with big ol' fangs ! 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. Definitely different.  How about a 4x4 version?

[cobraman]

5 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

Love it. Definitely different.  How about a 4x4 version?

Did one.

[cobraman]

26 minutes ago, TooOld said:

Really ?  When I was still working we built 10-12 finished Cobras every year for the 19 years I was there . . . I can guarantee you that no two were alike and they were all head turners . But when it comes to scaled down versions sitting on a shelf I can see your dilemma . Your paint work is so beautiful why not expand on that and try some fade jobs or some fancy mural-like designs . A Snake Skin comes to mind , or a Cobra head on the hood with big ol' fangs ! 

I have over 750 but not all are models. I'm thinking station wagon or bubble top !

[GerN]

Nicely done.  For freaky Cobras, I have built one as a bread wagon, one widened as a pseudo-Daytona, one with an orange crate body and reversed rear fenders (225 Mopar power).

[vamach1]

As long as it is realistic, i.e., could it be built for real I say why not?  I've seen plenty of 4x4 classic Mustangs, most of which want to make me puke but I'd never say that about a Cobra.  Well, unless you do a pink one which you probably already have.  That would be like taking the fangs out of a snake.  Please provide a warning if you post a pink one.