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CobrabobCobrabobOGR Forum Member
Concerning my previous photo... The first Mustang is an original owner car which is now far from original. It has a 363 motor which is stroked and blown. The second one is also hgihly modified and has a 5 speed which was not available then. The third one has a 351 Windsor with a 5 speed. The next one is also an original owner 1976 Cobra II into which the original owner put, over 30 years, ago a 351 Cleveland with a C6 automatic tranny and 3.80 posi rear end. Mine is the fifth one, also far from stock. The sixth one is a bone-stock "cherry" V6 Ghia owned by the son of the original owner. The next car is a Mercury Capri, whose owner also has a '78 Cobra II which was in the shop at this time. The last Mustang II is alo a highly modified car made into a Cobra II "clone".
Cobrabob.
Cars in the garage and driveway, trains in the basement. Life is good! My wife sure is awful tolerant! LOL!!
FM Former Member
quote:
Originally posted by John Korling:
quote:
Originally posted by DPC:
Tiffany,

Chargers , Challengers and Mustangs are a very useful tool.

They're what I use to see if my rear view mirror is working correctly when I'm driving this

David


I have a feeling that folks that drive this car see all those other cars you listed above, including yours, in their rear view mirrors without breaking a sweat every time; even the 289 ones. Wink




John,

The curb weight on the 68 Camaro conv. and the shelby are roughly the same with a few suspension mods to the camaro (I intalled rack & pinion steering , frame connectors and repositioned tubular upper and lower control arms) it can eat the shelby for lunch all day long.

GaryF,

I spent a lot of time in a Cessna Bird Dog. The good Ol Sarcaps and Redcaps
My first flying lessons were from a former HE-111 pilot(A CAP member and a friend of my Dads) in a T-34 Beech . He patted me on the head and said "You get sick?"
I said "I don't guess so" In his thick German accent he said "I gonna make a you sick." After several loops and rolls we landed he again patted me on the head and told my dad " I teacha him real goot".

I'll never forget him he was a very good pilot but I have to say. Never take flying lessons in a tandem aircraft with a former Luftwaffe pilot.I think I still have knots on the back of my head today from that big ring he wore on his hand and I felt that ring every time I did something wrong LOL.

David
John KorlingJohn KorlingOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by DPC:

The curb weight on the 68 Camaro conv. and the shelby are roughly the same with a few suspension mods to the camaro (I intalled rack & pinion steering , frame connectors and repositioned tubular upper and lower control arms) it can eat the shelby for lunch all day long.


LOL Dave, you had to do much more than suspension and steering mods to accompish that. No way, no how, could a stock SS Camaro outperform a stock AC 427 cobra in the quarter mile without some major engine tunes and tweaks. It's not just curb weight that matters, it's also power-to-weight ratios and other factors.

Your camaro is a very sweet machine, by the way. Smile
T techieOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by zhyachts:
My babies. Stored at my sister's ranch where it is very dry (hi desert).




Kit Cobra built in China with my step son Fido.


Newest project, 1977 Chinese army truck with only 340 kilometers on it. Used for parade floats. Copy of 1938 International Harvester KR-11.

Would you be allowed to bring that truck into the US when you move back? I like it. Also, is that boat in the background one of "yours"? I like that too.
FM Former Member
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Originally posted by david1:
I may have to agree with John on this one. The 427 cobra was an awesome machine. Although i never raced against one with my Mustang Boss 429, I'm not sure i could beat the coabra because of the weight of my Mustang but i think i could have made it interesting. Wish i kept it!!!!


Dave


Dave I'm gonna comment on your post since it's shorter than Johns .The Camaro Conv. weighs in at just 2200 pounds .The AC cobra is anything but stock in the first place .It's just a little AC Ace English sports car with an American 427 engine .
Carroll Shelby didn't want to do the Shelby Mustang line he said they were "Secretary's" cars but it gave him the needed money for his cobra's the rest is history.
Now that said a Camaro with a Chevy 427, a correctly geared rear end and an after market trans can take on any AC Cobra in a straight line .These cars did very well in the Can Am races because of the suspension mods from Guldstrand and David Pozzi and allowed them to take on all the big muscle on the road courses as well.

The Cobra is a Monster no doubt but jump in a new Vette with almost 600 HP and computer designed suspension and you'll know what a real monster is.
Corse my wallet will never open wide enough to afford one.

David
prrbillprrbillOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER
quote:
Originally posted by milnyc:
I have owned this 1958 Buick Limited since 1976.




milnyc,

I love that '58 Roadmaster Limited. My next door neighbor's dad owned one back in '58 but IRRC, it was the 4 door hardtop. More chrome on just one rear panel than most current year cars have in & on their entire bodies. Big Grin

I think most of us car buffs also read Hemmings' Muscle Machines and Classic Cars magazines. IMHO, the 2 best car magazines on the market today consistently surpassing Car & Driver, Automobile and Road & Track.

If you don't know, the February, 2012 Classic Cars issue is centered around the 1958 models and with the large GM cars having those unique body/chassis offerings for that year only, they are worthy of special attention. Sorry, no Buick article but there is one on a guy who has 2 1958 Oldsmobiles.

zhyachts,

I love that Buick. 1948??

BTW, Buicks are my 2nd favorite American cars (after Mopars). I've actually considered getting either a '66-'67 Riv ( the second most beautifully styled American intermediate-full sized car after the '69-'68 Charger IMHO) or a Boattail Riv if I can't get that Charger. And yes, my wife does think I'm a little touched with my obsessions but I just mention her 'collections' ... Wink

Bill
B bbreefer917OGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by Lucas Liska:


Hey Lucas,
What brand C trumpet do you prefer?
I'm thinking of buying one for playing at my church.
You must have great chops, my friend, to tour in Europe.

To all other forumites, I sing tenor in my church choir, and I sing 2nd tenor in our voluntary community choir. We have bi-annual concerts (admission for a fee), the proceeds from which support our local community organization, the C.R.O. (Community Relief Oganization).
I love singing for our Lord and to help others not as fortunate as I am.
God bless y'all and Laus Deo,
Steve Painter
N NortonOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by DPC:

The Cobra is a Monster no doubt but jump in a new Vette with almost 600 HP and computer designed suspension and you'll know what a real monster is.
Corse my wallet will never open wide enough to afford one.

David


Not to get too off topic but I have seen the actual timing slips of a BUILT 427 Cobra street driven. 9.5 seconds @ 147 mph in the 1/4er. Not even the new Vettes will do that stock.

Apologies Tex.

Pete
FM Former Member
quote:
Originally posted by prrbill:
quote:
Originally posted by milnyc:
I have owned this 1958 Buick Limited since 1976.




milnyc,

I love that '58 Roadmaster Limited. My next door neighbor's dad owned one back in '58 but IRRC, it was the 4 door hardtop. More chrome on just one rear panel than most current year cars have in & on their entire bodies. Big Grin

I think most of us car buffs also read Hemmings' Muscle Machines and Classic Cars magazines. IMHO, the 2 best car magazines on the market today consistently surpassing Car & Driver, Automobile and Road & Track.

If you don't know, the February, 2012 Classic Cars issue is centered around the 1958 models and with the large GM cars having those unique body/chassis offerings for that year only, they are worthy of special attention. Sorry, no Buick article but there is one on a guy who has 2 1958 Oldsmobiles.

zhyachts,

I love that Buick. 1948??

BTW, Buicks are my 2nd favorite American cars (after Mopars). I've actually considered getting either a '66-'67 Riv ( the second most beautifully styled American intermediate-full sized car after the '69-'68 Charger IMHO) or a Boattail Riv if I can't get that Charger. And yes, my wife does think I'm a little touched with my obsessions but I just mention her 'collections' ... Wink

Bill


I'm with Bill,

You had to love those Land Yachts bathed in a sea of Chrome. With todays cars all but devoid of any chrome at all it kinda makes you wonder how we followed those behemoths down the road in the summer time with all that glare.


It's so bad these days that some locals even have banned chrome rear view mirrors on muscle cars(You have to replace it with one that has a matte finish on the back)I'm glad Virginia isn't one of them.

Bill the only 2 Boat tails that have my heart are the Auburn and the Dusenburg SJ neither of which I could afford in ten lifetimes.


Love them big Ol cars

David
zhyachtszhyachtsOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by techie:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by zhyachts:
Newest project, 1977 Chinese army truck with only 340 kilometers on it. Used to pull parade floats. Copy of 1938 International Harvester KR-11.[QUOTE

Would you be allowed to bring that truck into the US when you move back? I like it. Also, is that boat in the background one of "yours"? I like that too.


Techie.

Probably. But I'll never know. I'll be here with my Chinese family until they pull up my tracks. The two boats in the picture are our 36' steel "Coots". The smallest boat we make.
T techieOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by zhyachts:
quote:
Originally posted by techie:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by zhyachts:
Newest project, 1977 Chinese army truck with only 340 kilometers on it. Used to pull parade floats. Copy of 1938 International Harvester KR-11.[QUOTE

Would you be allowed to bring that truck into the US when you move back? I like it. Also, is that boat in the background one of "yours"? I like that too.


Techie.

Probably. But I'll never know. I'll be here with my Chinese family until they pull up my tracks. The two boats in the picture are our 36' steel "Coots". The smallest boat we make.

Enjoy.
W wtblakeOGR Forum Member
Attending church, being active where I can. Fishing. Building models. I mostly like cars from the 50's, and WWII airplanes. Love reading, and listening to music. Reading-Christian fiction, and books on military. Especially the Special Warfare groups. Music-the old hymns, as well as modern Christian music. Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, and Francesca Batistelli are some of my favorites to listen to.

Bill
handyandyhandyandyOGR Forum Member
"Ain't no car like a Mopar"

I finally gave up on my Plymouth and bought a Chevy! Big Grin

One of my other hobbies is airguns. Like my electric trains, I like the old guns best too. My late '40's Crosman and '65 Sheridan are my favorites.

Trapshooting is also something I do for fun, but only get to do it a few of times a year.
HD Harry DoyleOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by handyandy:

One of my other hobbies is airguns. Like my electric trains, I like the old guns best too. My late '40's Crosman and '65 Sheridan are my favorites.



Andy: Send me an email. I have a number of daisy and Crosman rifles and pistols I am wanting to find a good home for. Ebay and craiglist are obviously not options:

Publisher@ogaugehobbyist.com
JT Jim TrumpieOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by Cobrabob:
Concerning my previous photo... The first Mustang is an original owner car which is now far from original. It has a 363 motor which is stroked and blown. The second one is also hgihly modified and has a 5 speed which was not available then. The third one has a 351 Windsor with a 5 speed. The next one is also an original owner 1976 Cobra II into which the original owner put, over 30 years, ago a 351 Cleveland with a C6 automatic tranny and 3.80 posi rear end. Mine is the fifth one, also far from stock. The sixth one is a bone-stock "cherry" V6 Ghia owned by the son of the original owner. The next car is a Mercury Capri, whose owner also has a '78 Cobra II which was in the shop at this time. The last Mustang II is alo a highly modified car made into a Cobra II "clone".
Cobrabob.
Cars in the garage and driveway, trains in the basement. Life is good! My wife sure is awful tolerant! LOL!!


Bob,

That is a great picture. Seeing that Vista Blue Pony Package V6 brought back the memories of me being torn between Redfire and Vista Blue. Love that picture.
A archdalecurveOGR Forum Member
Railfanned quite a bit over the last twenty plus years. Already on my third Canon EOS Rebel but have quite a few prints, slides, and now digitals.

Trying to get my wife to spice up our marriage and go storm chasing and alligator hunting. He says I can go as long as the insurance is up to date.

Got several old railroad items (cast iron signal and the mail pickup from the Southern mainline at Grover, NC) which need to be restored along with my 1964 Cub Cadet riding lawn mower.
D daylightOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
quote:
Originally posted by Mitch:
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Originally posted by daylight:

Hello Jim, I'm right with you on doo-wop. Love You So Bad and Another Night Alone (By the now deceased female lead singer (Janet Deane) of Pittsburgh's Skyliners are some of my favorites also. Miss the Terry Lee show ( music for young lovers) that I used to listen to on the way to work in the late 60's.


You can listen to Terry Lee 24/7 live streaming at: www.tlsoundco.com/

Also listen to him live on WLSW, 103.9FM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 8:00PM 'til Midnight. Music for Young Lovers is from 10:PM on. He does requests by e-mail; I've had him do a few and he ususally does them within five minutes of reciept of email.


Thank you Mitch, glad I reviewed this topic, one again, today!
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