what do you think about this mod
- Thread starter TBULL
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The beauty of our hobby is it allows for all aspects; from those dedicated to preservation of the species to those who practice artistic license.
It does resolve the issue of the license plate / trunk handle issue - looks pretty good - but doesn't look 1965 Shelby Cobra.
He probably powers his car with a four cylinder Chevrolet motor - and calls it a Cobra
Paul
(bet you can't tell what camp I'm in
)
It does resolve the issue of the license plate / trunk handle issue - looks pretty good - but doesn't look 1965 Shelby Cobra.
He probably powers his car with a four cylinder Chevrolet motor - and calls it a Cobra
Paul
(bet you can't tell what camp I'm in
)
Kerry & Kathy
Member #007
I am in between....
I believe that if you can improve the car mechanically with better suspension, engines, transmissions, brakes....modifications that improve performance, comfort or safely...I am all for such modifications from the original. This would include better seats than the originals.
However...when it comes to the overall appearance of the exterior...I would prefer staying as close to the original as possible with a few deviations. I.E. Omitting the rivets and two piece design on the hood scoop and the perky butt....for example... are not deal killers. I might even consider a change in engine compartment vents as being acceptable if it improves cooling performance.... without getting too obvious or gaudy.
If the modification is in the interior, engine compartment or trunk and not immediately visible to the outside...yet provide an improvement to the function of the car...such as a dropped trunk...those mods are fine.
But for the recessed rear plate...I would pass. It just looks too "modern" and out of place on a 66-66 era Cobra.
I believe that if you can improve the car mechanically with better suspension, engines, transmissions, brakes....modifications that improve performance, comfort or safely...I am all for such modifications from the original. This would include better seats than the originals.
However...when it comes to the overall appearance of the exterior...I would prefer staying as close to the original as possible with a few deviations. I.E. Omitting the rivets and two piece design on the hood scoop and the perky butt....for example... are not deal killers. I might even consider a change in engine compartment vents as being acceptable if it improves cooling performance.... without getting too obvious or gaudy.
If the modification is in the interior, engine compartment or trunk and not immediately visible to the outside...yet provide an improvement to the function of the car...such as a dropped trunk...those mods are fine.
But for the recessed rear plate...I would pass. It just looks too "modern" and out of place on a 66-66 era Cobra.
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I'm with you Kerry on this one. You said it better, but that's what I meant by being of two minds. I thought it looked good, but wouldn't want to change the overall look that much.
Looks good on a 50's Merc, not appropriate on a 60's Cobra. (there is one on the FFCars forum (maybe this one) with frenched headlights and tail-lights too. Nice work, but not on a 60's era sportcar.
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It's the car from the Tanget line of products. The car is well done and I'm sure he likes it. I agree it isn't a 60's era look, but his is kinda like a modern interpretation of what a cobra today would be like...maybe.