Thanks guys for all the kind words. It was a lot of fun to build, and worth all the work. Things didn't always go as hoped and planed, but that's part of the fun. Improvise, modify and fabricate.
Bill, yes it's a Mr Bruce body. I think your rememberator is failing you.
John O
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THAT is a work of art. Is that a Mr. Bruce body?
Congrats!!
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FFR 7330 Delivered 9/18/10
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Machine work done on 331 2/3/11
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Wiring done 12/19/12
First Start and mini go-cart 1/1/2013
John, your car is beautiful. The detail is outstanding. I see that you live in Wayne, NJ. I live in Bridgewater and a bunch of us in the NE Group meet the second Sunday of every month for breakfast at the Chester Diner on 206 at 9:00 AM. It would be great if you could join us some time. I know we would all love to see it "in person"
Your car looks absolutely AWESOME!!! I just love that old school look!! You have done a great job with your build. The detail on her is great such a good job. Even the gas cap placement is right on.
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TEMPTATION: because willpower is no match for Horsepower!
John,
Thanks for sharing! Your attention to detail is unparalleled, it is an absolutely beautiful automobile.
Rolling artwork, no less.
I'm hoping to see this as a POM, hell POY!
As usual, job well done.
Thanks,
Will
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Arrival: 11/26/06 (My Birthday) Roller: 4/20/08 First Start & Gokart: 10/18/08 Body back on for the first time since delivery: 1/18/09 Registered: April 2010 Graduation: When it's finished!
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just awsome
you have done such a great job
congrats and thanks for sharing
If this doesnt get Dave smith motivated to get the FIa and the slab side released I dont know what will.
Later
Mark D
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Bill, yes it's a Mr Bruce body. I think your rememberator is failing you.
John O
Yeah, getting old sucks
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FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
I've always been impressed with your cars. You do some really nice work. The whole car looks excellent but that dash panel looks like it came right out of an original car. Beautiful.
Stunning car but you really depressed me. Back around 1971 wife and I went to a race at Mid Ohio and there was and original Cobra exactly like yours down to the color for sale in the parking lot for 6K.
I was looking for a car at the time to replace my Corvette. I have always loved Cobras and I told my wife I did not want it because it had wire wheels!!
To soon old to late smart.
Nice job:
CB
If those pictures were in black and white, I'd be hard-pressed to tell you if they were taken in 1963 or 2012. ...heck, even the background in the photos is period correct! Simply an amazing job. I would live to see it in person.
Congratulations on one of the nicest FFR's I've ever seen!
Jon A
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If those pictures were in black and white, I'd be hard-pressed to tell you if they were taken in 1963 or 2012. ...heck, even the background in the photos is period correct! Simply an amazing job. I would live to see it in person.
Jon A
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Easy POM material!
I really love the old school style. Nicely done sir!
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