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Teal Terminator · 01-18-2007, 09:19 PM

Well a buddy of mine sent me a link to this site the other day. It was regarding a track day you guys are having at CMP in March. I would probably attend except I am signed up to do a track event at VIR at the beginning of Feb. and don't need (ie have the money

) to do another so soon after. I may try and make the one you have planned for June/July though.

Anyway, I will attach some pics of my car below. Hopefully I won't get flamed on this site for not having a "real" Cobra. Unfortunately I can't take credit for building this beautiful machine. I saw it down at Mustang Week last year and it popped up for sale soon there after. Normally I wouldn't have been interested in such a conversion but after seeing in person the quality job that was done on this one I had to go take a second look.

It started out life as a 2001 V6 and he converted anything and everything that needed to be changed to make it a "Cobra." The only things that will tell you differently are the VIN plate and the 1/4 windows (they are out of a Mach I, a little more squared off). That is a very subtle touch that I didn't even notice until he pointed out. Then he sprayed it 1993 Cobra Teal as kinda of a 10th anniversary tribute car.

I had a Lightning that I sold to get this car. And while I do miss the L at times this car is just too awesome! I am probably going to be selling my Notchback just b/c the Cobra is nearly as fast with potential to be faster on the stock bottom end and handles better, is more civil, etc etc. I can take credit for building and painting the Notchback though.

Hope you enjoy the pics and I'll see you around on the forums, Ryan

Not fully sanded/buffed in these pics but mostly done. I just finished painting a month or so ago (not much time to work on sanding/buffing/re-assembly):

**93KingCobra** · 01-18-2007, 09:35 PM

Seen your car on SVTP and have to say to that thing is sexy.....

Teal Terminator · 01-18-2007, 11:30 PM

Thanks.

RF Cobra · 01-19-2007, 01:17 AM

Nice cars. Welcome to the board.

nckissfan · 01-19-2007, 02:48 PM

nice, welcome to the boards, I saw you at VIR Holiday Laps, you are a member of HCMC?

Teal Terminator · 01-19-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

nice, welcome to the boards, I saw you at VIR Holiday Laps, you are a member of HCMC?

Yup.

Went last year and had a blast so made sure to take that day off from work this year too.

nckissfan · 01-19-2007, 05:44 PM

that's cool. I went last year, and this past one as well. Very fun.

ausie · 01-20-2007, 11:01 AM

Welcome to the boards! I would have to say just by looking at the pictures that is a very sweet looking conversion. How far did the builder go with it in regards to the rear end, SLA or IRS? Either way, it is a nice job and a good find.

Teal Terminator · 01-20-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ausie

Welcome to the boards! I would have to say just by looking at the pictures that is a very sweet looking conversion. How far did the builder go with it in regards to the rear end, SLA or IRS? Either way, it is a nice job and a good find.

Everything is just as you would find it on a Cobra. IRS in it from a Cobra, interior out of another wrecked Cobra that had 800 miles on it. Engine and trans had 40K miles on them. The original V6 body had something like 42K miles but pretty much everything that was ever on that car has been replaced at this point.

The body was completely disassembled for paint (ie doors off, all panels sprayed front and most of back, over spray underneath just like from factory, inside truck is sprayed, engine bay is sprayed, etc). The only thing not sprayed is under the carpet inside b/c he didnt want to spary on top of the sound deadener and he didnt want to pull it up.

And thanks for the comments. -Ryan

tazzracing1 · 01-20-2007, 05:59 PM

You won't get flamed here. S.C.M.C. operate under a different policy and people are treated with respect here. Great looking cars and welcome to the forums.
I hope you enjoy your stay.

autoxstangs · 01-21-2007, 01:38 AM

Welcome to the site. That's a very orginal car you have there

ausie · 01-21-2007, 11:04 AM

That notch back is nice too. I have a friend who is a notch back fan and owns one of his own. His 89LX is very much in original condition and well kept, still looks like new but has 60k+ miles on it.

As for the Teal Cobra, that is one of the first complete rebuilds I have seen.

After looking at your pictures and what you pointed out about the rear quarter windows you had me looking at my car just to see the difference.

Teal Terminator · 01-21-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ausie

That notch back is nice too. I have a friend who is a notch back fan and owns one of his own. His 89LX is very much in original condition and well kept, still looks like new but has 60k+ miles on it.

As for the Teal Cobra, that is one of the first complete rebuilds I have seen.

After looking at your pictures and what you pointed out about the rear quarter windows you had me looking at my car just to see the difference.

Yeah I love Notchbacks. Those and '93 Cobras are the only Foxes I think I will ever own. One of the best looking mustangs ever in complete stock form. They are getting harder and harder to find in good condition.

Yeah, the 1/4 windows are a real subtle difference.

01-18-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
Teal Terminator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 43	New members first post! Well a buddy of mine sent me a link to this site the other day. It was regarding a track day you guys are having at CMP in March. I would probably attend except I am signed up to do a track event at VIR at the beginning of Feb. and don't need (ie have the money ) to do another so soon after. I may try and make the one you have planned for June/July though. Anyway, I will attach some pics of my car below. Hopefully I won't get flamed on this site for not having a "real" Cobra. Unfortunately I can't take credit for building this beautiful machine. I saw it down at Mustang Week last year and it popped up for sale soon there after. Normally I wouldn't have been interested in such a conversion but after seeing in person the quality job that was done on this one I had to go take a second look. It started out life as a 2001 V6 and he converted anything and everything that needed to be changed to make it a "Cobra." The only things that will tell you differently are the VIN plate and the 1/4 windows (they are out of a Mach I, a little more squared off). That is a very subtle touch that I didn't even notice until he pointed out. Then he sprayed it 1993 Cobra Teal as kinda of a 10th anniversary tribute car. I had a Lightning that I sold to get this car. And while I do miss the L at times this car is just too awesome! I am probably going to be selling my Notchback just b/c the Cobra is nearly as fast with potential to be faster on the stock bottom end and handles better, is more civil, etc etc. I can take credit for building and painting the Notchback though. Hope you enjoy the pics and I'll see you around on the forums, Ryan Not fully sanded/buffed in these pics but mostly done. I just finished painting a month or so ago (not much time to work on sanding/buffing/re-assembly): __________________ 2008 Jeep SRT8 The Teal Terminator - (sold) ~Stock: 12.39 @ 113.3... H/E, CAI, CB KB: 10.78 @ 134.63 mph (1.58 60ft) on 17" M/T DR's '91 Notchback (sold) H/C/I, "built" AOD, and a little Novi 1000! 11.0006 @ 124.86 mph '00 Lightning (sold) 12.94 @ 104.4 mph

01-18-2007, 09:35 PM	#2
93KingCobra I Love SVT Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 2,637	Seen your car on SVTP and have to say to that thing is sexy..... __________________ Phil SCMC #1015 1993 Reef Blue Coupe 1 of 243 1993 Cobra Black #4265 of 4993 Born on 6/9/1993 SOLD 2003 Cobra Black #5996 of 8394 Born on 3/14/2003 SOLD Member: "Texas Demon Hell Snakes who eat small children" secret society

01-19-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	nice, welcome to the boards, I saw you at VIR Holiday Laps, you are a member of HCMC? __________________

01-19-2007, 05:44 PM	#7
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	that's cool. I went last year, and this past one as well. Very fun. __________________

01-20-2007, 11:01 AM	#8
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	Welcome to the boards! I would have to say just by looking at the pictures that is a very sweet looking conversion. How far did the builder go with it in regards to the rear end, SLA or IRS? Either way, it is a nice job and a good find. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

01-18-2007, 11:30 PM	#3
Teal Terminator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 43	Thanks.

01-19-2007, 01:17 AM	#4
RF Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 1,566	Nice cars. Welcome to the board.

01-20-2007, 05:59 PM	#10
tazzracing1 SCMC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paw Paw, michigan Posts: 904	You won't get flamed here. S.C.M.C. operate under a different policy and people are treated with respect here. Great looking cars and welcome to the forums. I hope you enjoy your stay. __________________ 2003 S/C Cobra(born 6/10/2002 #439 of 8394) 2.93 pulley/Cold air intake X-pipe with cats/Magnaflowcatback Strut tower bar and subframe connectors MGW shifter second to none/best of the best Billetflow pullies with snub pulley 1997 Cobra(retired) www.michiganmustang.com

01-21-2007, 01:38 AM	#11
autoxstangs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 27	Welcome to the site. That's a very orginal car you have there __________________ 2004 Redfire Cobra, #583/3768, Born 11/26/03 Whipple 140AX 3.2" pulley 10.87 @ 121.39 SOLD!!

01-21-2007, 11:04 AM	#12
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	That notch back is nice too. I have a friend who is a notch back fan and owns one of his own. His 89LX is very much in original condition and well kept, still looks like new but has 60k+ miles on it. As for the Teal Cobra, that is one of the first complete rebuilds I have seen. After looking at your pictures and what you pointed out about the rear quarter windows you had me looking at my car just to see the difference. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

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