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Old 01-25-2018, 10:44 PM
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65 Cobra 427 replica

I am starting this thread to cover the newest addition to the Walgy house.

I have covered many points about it already but will fill in more detail here.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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Old 01-25-2018, 11:03 PM
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I am starting this thread to cover the newest addition to the Walgy house.

I have covered many points about it already but will fill in more detail here.
Pictures or I call BS like Husky or Idle.
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Old 01-26-2018, 12:04 AM
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Howdy Tom,
The big question, What kind of mpg does this thing get? ;-)
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Old 01-26-2018, 12:07 AM
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Pictures or I call BS like Husky or Idle.
fake news
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Old 01-26-2018, 12:37 AM
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- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
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- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
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Old 01-26-2018, 06:22 AM
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Down on the river severn in worcestershire .Original or copy? Do you know?
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:45 AM
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Howdy Tom,
The big question, What kind of mpg does this thing get? ;-)
Gallons per mile is more likely.
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:51 AM
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Down on the river severn in worcestershire .Original or copy? Do you know?
I see nothing to show it is fake but from the picture it is impossible to tell without more detail.

Most of the replicas have fiberglass bodies but there are some that have alloy like the originals. Some are also very true to the original in mechanical details as well. The Alloy bodies start a bit over 100K evan second hand.

Mine is completely different mechanically and structurally than most replicas in that it has an all aluminum frame and the floor and ds tunnel are welded to the frame to provide additional stiffness.

Since I am not home I can link to the advertisement for pictures.

https://www.mohrimports.com/for-sale/shelby/2009-shelby-cobra-replica-vse/961.html
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

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Old 01-26-2018, 09:52 AM
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Now this one is fake for sure.
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Old 01-26-2018, 03:12 PM
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Gallons per mile is more likely.
"smiles per gallon" is more appropriate.

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Old 01-26-2018, 03:16 PM
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Since I am not home I can link to the advertisement for pictures.

https://www.mohrimports.com/for-sale/shelby/2009-shelby-cobra-replica-vse/961.html
Jeez Tom, that looks like it's going to be quite the handful!

How did you convince the missus let you purchase it?
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:19 PM
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I just told her it was sortof a slightly different Miata.

She REALLY likes the color too.

It will be a handful if you get too loose with the accelerator pedal!
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

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Old 01-27-2018, 12:47 AM
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She sure is purty. I like the color. It fits the car well.
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- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
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Old 01-27-2018, 05:08 AM
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t walgamuth I love them . Enjoy it to the most . Live your dream ..
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Old 01-27-2018, 08:00 AM
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Thanks guys!

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