"Pixel" (Improbcat)
11/06/2014 at 11:09 • Filed to: None
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"Pixel" (Improbcat)
11/06/2014 at 11:09 • Filed to: None | 0
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I've been pondering building a custom-bodied art-deco roadster for a while now. One of the sticking points has been what to use as the basis as I'm not a good enough welder to safely fabricate my own frame.
I just found this rolling Shelby Cobra replica chassis on Craigslist for $550. It has front & rear suspension already installed. Hell I might be able to use the body shell for the floors & firewall and save some work there.
How the hell would I get half a cobra from PA to RI though?
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EDIT: it just occurred to me how hilariously sacrilegious it would be to put an inline 6 engine in a cobra chassis. Even better, use a Nissan OHC inline...
JGrabowMSt
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 11:13 |
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Uhaul trailer. Put that truck of yours to task!
Funktheduck
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 11:19 |
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rent a trailer or pay out the wazoo and have it shipped
Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 11:30 |
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Shipping from PA to RI would likely be less than $800.
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Pixel
> JGrabowMSt
11/06/2014 at 11:32 |
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Yeah, that is top of the list, though it also involves buying a hitch & wiring. And I'm vaguely terrified at how much gas that round trip will burn.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 11:32 |
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Might actually be cheaper to get a rolling chassis of something else closer. The only big advantage here is less to remove, and possibly a better lightweight chassis as a starting point than most.
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JGrabowMSt
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 11:35 |
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If my magnum wasn't in the shop and I had a tow hook I would offer to at least run out and look at it for you (in northern NJ myself), unfortunately, still waiting for the car....
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Pixel
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/06/2014 at 11:39 |
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I haven't been able to come up with any other ideas for a chassis that would be a good starting point without a lot of reworking.
S1o/ranger are too tall and would need the all the pedals/column/etc. moved back.
Miata would need the front suspension moved forward & smaller coilovers fitted to get the look right
240/260/280z are too expensive in their own right for a solid enough example.
Cobra was not something I thought of before, but it hits a lot of the points I need. 1)self-contained chassis and not unibody 2) long hood, with passenger compartment right back by the rear axle 3) low front suspension profile to fit under pontoon fenders 4) radiator at/behind front suspension to allow for accurate looking 30's style nose.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 11:40 |
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Sounds like you're in business, then. UHaul, away!
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Pixel
> JGrabowMSt
11/06/2014 at 11:51 |
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Amusingly I will be in northern NJ this weekend for unrelated reasons, so if the guy replies I might be able to go look at it.
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JGrabowMSt
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 12:05 |
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Whereabouts, if I may ask?
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Pixel
> JGrabowMSt
11/06/2014 at 12:08 |
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Piscataway(sp?)
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JGrabowMSt
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 12:26 |
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No way, I'm only about 45 minutes from there!
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Pixel
> JGrabowMSt
11/06/2014 at 12:38 |
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Cool! Unfortunately I'm massively overbooked for the weekend already. If I am dumb enough to buy this thing maybe we can hang out when I come back down to pick it up.
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JGrabowMSt
> Pixel
11/06/2014 at 15:00 |
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Keep me posted if that's the case!