cobraman Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Wrapped this one up today. It is a AMT 53 Vette body on a AMT 289 Cobra chassis. I had to stretch the Cobra frame a bit to match the wheelbase of the Vette. The Cobra stock engine ( way too narrow ) and chassis except for the stretching was used. The tires and wheels are from the parts box and I think were from the Foose 65 Impala kit. I cut down the windshield a little bit. The side pipes are from the parts box and were stripped of chrome and painted flat black. Roll bar is from the Cobra kit. The color is Light Grey Metallic and t he stripes were painted with red. Paint was all Testors. Any and all comments welcome pro or con.
Harry P. Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 That's a tuff lookin' 'vette... but the wipers buried under body color? Not working for me.. and the roll bar hoop brace should extend towards the back, not the front.
cobraman Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 It's a custom Harry so nothing can be wrong !!! You giveith with one hand and takeith with the other ! : ) I love it !
TooOld Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) It turned out great Ray ! Love the colors and the cut down windshield . Major kit bashing can be a real challenge but you pulled it off ! BTW - 289 FIA Cobras had the roll bar brace going forward into the passenger side floor . . . you are correct . Edited July 19, 2014 by TooOld
Jaguar man 21 Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Great job cobra man I really don't like corvettes but i love cobras so I'd drive it The roll bar is correct real race cars had roll bars like that
1 bad55 stan Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Very different idea,and i mean it in a good way,it looks great..
slusher Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Great job Ray. Love the silver and red stripe paint. Wheels are a nice touch. I do think you should put a license plate on it...
Harry P. Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 It's a custom Harry so nothing can be wrong !!! I guess you're right! And right on the rollbar, too.
cobraman Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks guys. Carl, I do have a plate for it but forgot all about it !
Kennyboy Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 LOVE it Ray!! Sweet custom. It all fits just right!!
unclescott58 Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) I like the looks of those first Vettes. And I like what you did with this one. Very nice. Scott Edited July 19, 2014 by unclescott58
DynoMight Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Pretty cool Ray! Although it would've been cool if you took the headlights or taillights from the Cobra and put them on the Corvette. Oh well, good job.
Maxicoop Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Ray, I love it ..... corvette and cobra ....you can't go wrong, great paint and awesome look ..............
Lovefordgalaxie Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Always good to see a chevy with an actual engine
DeeCee Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 That is very very well done, extra points for imagination, great to see.
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