Daytona Coupe... 3.0

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Daytona Coupe... 3.0

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Yep, working on another one. Just when you guys thought i was sitting here loving my full size cobra. :) I have just made a fairly large investment to build my dream 1/4 scale daytona coupe.... So far this is a teaser, but should have pics in the next week or so. LOL.
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So I guess now you will have your full size Daytona to go along with your Shelby Cobra!!! :wink:
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taking a bit longer then we thought, but its going along very nice!!! Basic shape is there. Cant wait until its done!
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very very nice!!!! mike i have one of those in AREA 51! pssssssss top secret!
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Just got a progress photo texted to me. Still a ton to do, but it is taking shape. Hopefully it will be done by the time our full size coupe gets here! 8)
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Hi Mike.
Who is doing the metal work for you .

LOVE YOUR 1 TO 1 SCALE COBRA.....KOOL CAR
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its a local full size car craftsman from germany. He is very skilled. Cant wait to see the finished product. this is still in the rough stages.
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looks like its going to run about 3-4k for the body alone.
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!! NOW PUT A QRS CHASSIS UNDER IT! THOSE CAST WHEELS YOU HAD DONE OR WHEELS FROM THE COBRA GUY OVER THE POND AND VOILA! OR GO CRAZY AND PUT A CONLEY IN IT! NON SUPERCHARGED , HAVE SUM VALVE COVERS DONE WIT FORD ON EM OR COBRA ,MOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP TO THE FRONT THE INTERIOR COMPETION STYLE :shock:
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i have a conley for it with just one carb. But i would really love to score a weber style intake for it...

Its nice to see the dream finally come together some. Its taken some time, but it will get there.
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the multi carb set is easy take the intake manifold off send it to john foster pick eight little carbs out, one plate for the eight carbs and one plate to bolt it to the intake manifold after its been modified a bit voila! from experience its a pain to tune but the look is worth it, build the aluminum box around it that seals it to the hood and ya done ! DO IT! DO IT!
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i have a pic from back in the day that gary sent me of the set up!
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some more progress shots. Almost have the basic shape and then it will be time to start getting her perfected!
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todays update! getting close!!
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Mike, that really looks great!

Polish or paint?
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