AC Cobra Super Stocker - Page 4

Lew Silverman · 09-24-2013, 09:45 PM

I believe it's an aluminum replica body, but that doesn't mean it was inexpensive -

http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/

Beautiful workmanship!

tommy d · 09-24-2013, 09:46 PM

They never ran Super /Stock...right? Then they should be in Modified/Sports just like in the 60's. Just looks jacked up in Super/Stock. MHO

JHeath · 09-24-2013, 11:42 PM

Thanks, Tommy D. this car is a legal NHRA Super Stock car, John Stock found a car that he wanted to race in Super Stock, it is legal...what exactly do you race?

Jeff Lee · 09-25-2013, 12:53 AM

The only controversy about this car is "why did it take so long for one to be built?" It's been in the guide forever and aluminum body replica's and frames have been available for several decades. As I recall they had an almost exact reproduction being built in Poland or some other eastern-bloc country for awhile and even here in the USA by some company named Shelby in Las Vegas, NV. Shelby will build it in fiberglass or aluminum as part of their "Continuation Series". In fact, now that I mention it, since Shelby does make a fiberglass version, that may allow NHRA to accept either material but I'm sure that aluminum is a lot lighter for a competitive class car build.
The 352 is a great engine to install in that car. But boy, I'd love to see a vintage 4 weber 289 or maybe even a SO 427!
After "seeing the light" I expect Mr. Stock won't have the only one. The roadster concept is a proven way to win rounds. I say way to go on diversity!

Michael Beard · 09-25-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Turner

Alan, I don't think anyone out there would be wounded to that extent. However, if Billy stumbled upon a neglected Cobra in suburban Millmont......who knows???

There is a Corvair graveyard around there...

Ed Wright · 09-25-2013, 10:50 AM

It is a cool car.

Ian Hill · 09-25-2013, 11:20 AM

its funny what a little afternoon reading will do for the ride home. I was following a Pontiac Solstice last night and was thinking of big tires, wheelie bars and one of the naturally aspirated copo engines.....and that got me thinking of putting the 396 in my super stocker....and then i passed the local pizza joint...got hungry and forgot all about what the hell i was thinking about! Good thing too, cause it was starting to sound expensive.

:-)

Ia

oh ya, i like the cobra!

Harry 6674 · 09-25-2013, 11:49 AM

The company in Poland that was stamping them also stamped the Mig fighter.

Carguy49 · 09-25-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

The only controversy about this car is "why did it take so long for one to be built?" It's been in the guide forever and aluminum body replica's and frames have been available for several decades. As I recall they had an almost exact reproduction being built in Poland or some other eastern-bloc country for awhile and even here in the USA by some company named Shelby in Las Vegas, NV. Shelby will build it in fiberglass or aluminum as part of their "Continuation Series". In fact, now that I mention it, since Shelby does make a fiberglass version, that may allow NHRA to accept either material but I'm sure that aluminum is a lot lighter for a competitive class car build.
The 352 is a great engine to install in that car. But boy, I'd love to see a vintage 4 weber 289 or maybe even a SO 427!
After "seeing the light" I expect Mr. Stock won't have the only one. The roadster concept is a proven way to win rounds. I say way to go on diversity!

I think this is one of the coolest cars to be built in a long time. Obviously the time was spent to certify the legality of the car, so let's hope a few more are built. This was, without a doubt, a very expensive car to build. But what Super Stock car isn't these days. The cool factor of this car is way up there. I say great job Mr. Stock.

herbjr · 09-25-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

No -- for two reasons. 1) The Viper is listed in the Guide as a convertible, not a roadster. 2) A S/G chassis would not be SS legal. You can buy a Viper convertible, backhalf it like every other Super Stocker, and run it with the top up as required.

The 2014 is also available as a roadster, I think I need to send an email. I like the car, I mean I love topless, if its a race car or females.

09-24-2013, 09:45 PM	#31
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker I believe it's an aluminum replica body, but that doesn't mean it was inexpensive - http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/ Beautiful workmanship! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

09-24-2013, 09:46 PM	#32
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,613 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker They never ran Super /Stock...right? Then they should be in Modified/Sports just like in the 60's. Just looks jacked up in Super/Stock. MHO Last edited by tommy d; 09-30-2013 at 08:55 PM.

09-24-2013, 11:42 PM	#33
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker Thanks, Tommy D. this car is a legal NHRA Super Stock car, John Stock found a car that he wanted to race in Super Stock, it is legal...what exactly do you race? __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

09-25-2013, 12:53 AM	#34
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker The only controversy about this car is "why did it take so long for one to be built?" It's been in the guide forever and aluminum body replica's and frames have been available for several decades. As I recall they had an almost exact reproduction being built in Poland or some other eastern-bloc country for awhile and even here in the USA by some company named Shelby in Las Vegas, NV. Shelby will build it in fiberglass or aluminum as part of their "Continuation Series". In fact, now that I mention it, since Shelby does make a fiberglass version, that may allow NHRA to accept either material but I'm sure that aluminum is a lot lighter for a competitive class car build. The 352 is a great engine to install in that car. But boy, I'd love to see a vintage 4 weber 289 or maybe even a SO 427! After "seeing the light" I expect Mr. Stock won't have the only one. The roadster concept is a proven way to win rounds. I say way to go on diversity! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-25-2013, 10:50 AM	#36
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker It is a cool car. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-25-2013, 11:20 AM	#37
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker its funny what a little afternoon reading will do for the ride home. I was following a Pontiac Solstice last night and was thinking of big tires, wheelie bars and one of the naturally aspirated copo engines.....and that got me thinking of putting the 396 in my super stocker....and then i passed the local pizza joint...got hungry and forgot all about what the hell i was thinking about! Good thing too, cause it was starting to sound expensive. :-) Ia oh ya, i like the cobra! __________________ They say money can't buy happiness, it can buy race car parts, and that makes me happy Ian Hill GT/FA 1982 Camaro, F/CM 1968 Camaro Last edited by Ian Hill; 09-25-2013 at 11:21 AM. Reason: ...again, forgot what the hell i was doing.....

09-25-2013, 11:49 AM	#38
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AC Cobra Super Stocker The company in Poland that was stamping them also stamped the Mig fighter.