So who wants to see my new car?

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

I can't wait any longer! This has been a long process, but it is so totally worth it. We should be bringing it home in the next few weeks, but there are still a few details to work out. I'm just so excited I had to tell everyone. So without further adieu, here is my new car:

1965 Shelby Cobra Factory Five replica

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/the1ukgirl/Car%20Pics/Cobra-small.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/the1ukgirl/Car%20Pics/Cobra2.jpg

It was built by a friend of ours a few years ago and he enjoys his Z06 more, so he was hoping to sell it to someone who would enjoy it and gave us a great deal. This is like my dream car and there are some wonderful plans for it, but we need to break it in a little, only has 360 miles on it. Okay, now the beans are spilled, I'm happy. :):rockon:

[Evil_Capri]

HOT DAMN!! :bigthumb

[Black Horse]

I'm so jealous. I have always wanted to built one of those kits and plan to before I die!

[67Terror]

hell yeah! congrads on the purchase

[mustangoutlaw]

Nice and congrats :rockon: I almost built one before the car I have now. Plan on it one day!!:bigthumb

[theyallslow]

Wow that all i can say... that is a nice car.

[plated]

very cool:bigthumb

[boostanggt]

damn very nice! you'll turn a lot of heads in that for sure

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Thanks guys! I am very excited. AJ and I wanted to build one ourselves, but when the opportunity arose to purchase this one already built, we couldn't pass it up, great deal. It such a fun car! I say build one if you get the chance to, but be aware paying for them and insuring them is difficult. Even a lot of companies that insure collector vehicles won't cover these because they are kit cars. Not many options for financing either...mostly home equity and personal lines of credit. But that being said, totally worth it. The car really needs a little TLC, but overall nothing major. Really just needs to be broken in so the little bugs can be worked out. Hopefully I'll be flaunting it at the spring cruise-in!

[IWRBB]

Nice, I've got my eye on a Superformance replica one of these days. Sick cars for the money, used of course.

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Superformance cars are awesome!! Good luck, I hope you get one.

[5.0calypso93lx]

WOW, definitely not what I was expecting. That's WAY cooler!!!!

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Thanks. I figured it would surprise a few people. What were you expecting?

[Holly]

Very cool Rachel. Can't wait to see it in person.

[66efistang]

Simply put...I hate you! LOL

No really I've been wanting to build one of those for awhile now, hopefully in the next few years. Congrats!

[Ryan218]

nice! whats with the white coupe sittin in the conner?

[67Terror]

what engine does it have in it?

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Thanks Holly! I'll have to take you for a ride.

The white coupe was supposed to be the donor car, but the builder only used the tranny and rear-end, he bought everything else brand new because he didn't feel like ripping all the old stuff out of it. It has a 302 in it with some bolt-ons. It was a crate motor and only has 360 miles on it, so it needs to be broken in. AJ has a few more details on what type of bolt-ons it has.

[mach_u]

Thanks guys! We are for sure rally pumped about getting it. As rachel mentioned its been both of our dream car for some time now and when the opportunity arose to pick it up, we couldn't resist! it has a brand new efi 5.0L I. it with a b cam, gt40 heads. trick flow uppper/lower, 70mm tb, 24lb injectors, upgraded suspension and much more. should be a fun little ride!(excuse the typing - downtown on jury duty, typing on pda phone)


nice! whats with the white coupe sittin in the conner?
that was the donor car for his build. in reality the only thing used was the trans, rear end and alternator. everything(including the wiring harness) was bought new. :)

[cstreu1026]

I am trying to convince my father-in-law to let me build one for him insted him buying a new Corvette. That way I can build and drive one without having to pay for it. :D

[jaystang44]

SWEET CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maximus]

So does AJ get to drive it?:chicken::bigthumb

[BUHBYY]

It looks better than the description , I am glad you have another hot rod my question is how long before the MACH is yours and AJ rocking the cobra ???:lol:

[mach_u]

So does AJ get to drive it?:chicken::bigthumb
Damn straight! I may have to toss her the keys to the mach a little more often though. ;) hopefully I can drive it up to u before too long - i'm itching to see what it puts down!

[gtbadboy]

Sweet

[5.0calypso93lx]

Thanks. I figured it would surprise a few people. What were you expecting?

At first I was expecting a new GT mustang or something, but then I saw you posted up that it needed work with the exhaust and other stuff, so I was thinking classic mustang, but this kills both of those!!! Very cool guys, congrats! I'm sure it will get you plent of looks!

[R825OH]

Yep thats really Cool Rach Good color too. You guys movin to Florida so you can drive it more .?!!

[08 Vette]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

So does AJ get to drive it?:chicken::bigthumb

Only if he's a good boy. ;) He'll be driving it I'm sure, he's put a lot into the car. But, it is my car, I get dibs! Besides, he's got the pretty yellow car to drive.



Yep thats really Cool Rach Good color too. You guys movin to Florida so you can drive it more .?!!

I wish!! I'm really itching to drive it. This has been in the works for a good 8 months and I'm so stoked about it. Now to get it ready for the spring and I sure hope the weather cooperates, I don't have a top to put up if it rains!

[wes 89 gt]

wow!! i didnt expect to see this!!! awesome car

[Stang 38L]

Wow very cool!

[wild87stang]

Sweet car love them would love to have one!

[cobra_SVT_Girl]

Very sexy!!!

[dedpedal]

Thats just awesome Rachel. Ive allways wanted one of those. Someday, Ill take the plunge and build one.

[untamed]

Very NICE!!!!:bigthumb

[Bluecrew07]

Wow! Thats a sexy car!

[8NO4CYL]

Oh wow, too cool. :bigthumb

[ghost rider]

Awesome car, I have always wanted one of those.

[snotzs135]

SWEET!!! that will be lots of fun :cool1: i must say I have always wanted one of those :drool::drool::drool:

[PaulFiveOh]

i'm itching to see what it puts down!

I would guess about 330hp...in what....a 1300lb car or something crazy haha.

Should be crazy.

Congrats on a tight whip.

[mach_u]

I would guess about 330hp...in what....a 1300lb car or something crazy haha.

Should be crazy.

Congrats on a tight whip.
I am thinking somewhere in the 250hp range? The car weighs roughly 2000-2100lbs I believe.

[5.0calypso93lx]

I would guess about 330hp

:HYF:

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

I'm curious to see what it does as well. Here's a motor pic for inquiring minds:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/the1ukgirl/Car%20Pics/IMG_3369.jpg

[glassman]

AJ told me about this a few months ago and I'm still jealous.....

DAMN THIEVES ;) :lol:

Hey look at that the headers are already backwards and there sure is alot of room in there hmmmmmm...........:bigthumb :bigthumb :bigthumb

How about some boost for that thing!!!!

[kennebellcobra]

Beutiful car:bigthumb

[PaulFiveOh]

it has a brand new efi 5.0L I. it with a b cam, gt40 heads. trick flow uppper/lower, 70mm tb, 24lb injectors

No way your only making 250. You got a good flowing exhaust setup, its breathing cool air and getting jolted by a 6a (i think) box...

With a stock tune and safe timing, that setup is going to make at least 300 by my book. Maybe I'm wrong, but I dont think so.

[glassman]

There is also some room on the driver side for a lil blower . Not that it needs anything to be any cooler but it can't hurt:dunno: :bigthumb

[may93]

Marry me and I'll take you away from all that. P.S. Bring car with you! Only kidding as thats a nice car and I'm jealous. Looks like someone put a lot of work into it. Now if I could only convince my wife we need one.

[mach_u]

Hey look at that the headers are already backwards and there sure is alot of room in there hmmmmmm...........:bigthumb :bigthumb :bigthumb

How about some boost for that thing!!!!
I already making plans for next winter... :rockon:

[firestang70]

Rachel that is too cool. My wife had been talking about this option as well. If you guys don't mind I would like to get my wife to sit in it. Shes only 5'2" and wasn't sure if she could see over the hood. Congrats and enjoy it.

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

I already making plans for next winter... :rockon:

Just remember, it is my car. ;) But yeah, AJ already has many dreams for this little car. Once we actually get it and get to drive it for a while, we'll consider some more options.


Rachel that is too cool. My wife had been talking about this option as well. If you guys don't mind I would like to get my wife to sit in it. Shes only 5'2" and wasn't sure if she could see over the hood. Congrats and enjoy it.

It is a cool car. It's a small car, so I don't think she would have any problems. It sits low to the ground, but the hood really doesn't stick up. I'm 5'10" and it is actually a tight fight for me in the seat, not a lot of room in there for long legs. I don't know how the guy who built it drove it, he's 6'2". I should have it at the spring cruise, so feel free to come up and say hello and your wife is more than welcome to have a seat and see if she likes it.

[firestang70]

Thanks Rachel.

[big stang]

Is the white coupe sittin in the conner for sale

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

The white coupe is not ours, so I don't know what the plans for it are. It's in really sad shape, wasn't in good shape when he got it and it has been sitting there for 4 years.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Looks like you have room for at least 1 turbo up front :D

[04 Venom]

Quite the ride!

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Looks like you have room for at least 1 turbo up front :D

That's what AJ is hoping for. I just want to get out and drive it for a while before we start going crazy with mods.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I've actually never seen one with a turbo...lots of supercharged ones but no turbo.

[beefcake]

those are sweet rides!

[replicobra]

that thing is awsome. i've been planning on building a factory 5 car for a few years, now. things just haven't worked out. but i still will some day. congrats

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Yeah, it would be very cool to build one, hope you get the chance.

It may get a turbo someday, but I'm just planning to drive and get a good feel for the car and have fun this year.

It was a big day today, brought the car home!!! It is in our garage as we speak!! I am totally stoked! Now to get working on it and have it all ready for it's official debut at the spring cruise-in!!

[PonymanfiveO]

oh shit! You got it...congrats!

[Mustard]

congrats on the car. It is a real peice of eye candy

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Thanks a bunch everyone! Can't wait to start driving it!

[Goober]

That is nice! I really like those FF cars, especially the 65 coupe.

[Scott Amato]

REDHOTGTGIRL, I build FFR cobras in Toledo for a living. They are the nicest Cobra kit car out there. We just finished building the owner of Factory Five a 427 FE Cobra. He wanted it to be a vintage looking car, It turned out real nice.We just delivered it to him last week.If anyone is in the Toledo and wants to stop by the shop, we are building 2 Cobras, A65 Coupe, and a GTM supercar. Tours and looking are always free. Take care of that car, looks good. Scott

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

That is very cool! I'm looking forward to getting out and driving the car. Good luck with all your builds.

[wild87stang]

So how hard is it to insure it and do they rape you?

[Maximus]

That is very cool! I'm looking forward to getting out and driving the car. Good luck with all your builds.

Alright, we saw pictures of Danielle doing Big Ole Nasty Burnouts in her Cobra....Wheres pics of you doing Big Ole Nasty Burnouts in YOUR Cobra??
:bigthumb:bigthumb

[mach_u]

REDHOTGTGIRL, I build FFR cobras in Toledo for a living. They are the nicest Cobra kit car out there. We just finished building the owner of Factory Five a 427 FE Cobra. He wanted it to be a vintage looking car, It turned out real nice.We just delivered it to him last week.If anyone is in the Toledo and wants to stop by the shop, we are building 2 Cobras, A65 Coupe, and a GTM supercar. Tours and looking are always free. Take care of that car, looks good. Scott
I'll have to look you up if we are up that direction. I absolutely love the GTM supercar and it would be awesome to check one out in person. :bigthumb


So how hard is it to insure it and do they rape you?
It really isn't too bad. Like $250 a year. There are a lot of stipulations(can't drive it to work, limited mileage, etc.)


Alright, we saw pictures of Danielle doing Big Ole Nasty Burnouts in her Cobra....Wheres pics of you doing Big Ole Nasty Burnouts in YOUR Cobra??
:bigthumb:bigthumb
After we get the alignment and exhaust work done and I teach her how... :D

[Maximus]

Whats the matter with the Exhaust? As for the alignmet...Go see Beth, she will get it driving Straight as an arrow!! (Her guy did the Orange stang):bigthumb:bigthumb

[mach_u]

Whats the matter with the Exhaust? As for the alignmet...Go see Beth, she will get it driving Straight as an arrow!! (Her guy did the Orange stang):bigthumb:bigthumb
As you probably saw from the pics, it hangs down low at the back of the pipes and it's also touching the body where it comes out the side. Plus the "j-pipes"(connect the headers to the side pipes) don't seal up properly with the side pipes and they have a nasty leak. Can't really hear because the car is so flippin loud but it needs to be fixed. I will most likely take the car to Bethel Frame & Body (which is where I have taken both of our cars) because it's closer to Rob's direction - which is where we are headed right after the alignment. Hopefully if the weather is good to us, everything should be taken care of this weekend! :bounce: Then it's up to you for a spin on the rollers to see what she puts down! :bigthumb

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

Oooohh, I'm so excited!! I cannot wait for this car to be 100% road ready. I need me some sunshine so I can this beast out and drive!!! Oh, and I have to schedule that burnout lesson Daney has so kindly offered. ;)

[DOPE3]

very very cool car

[zlou363lx]

you two get the exhaust fixed? if so we need pics lol

[REDHOTGTGIRL]

It is at the shop right now, should be done sometime this weekend! Then it is off for detailing, so once that is done we'll be sure to get some good pics of it. :bigthumb