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- Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:24 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: cobra bottom color
- Replies: 17
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Re: cobra bottom color
Ok Guys, I am sorry that I gave anyone the impression that all I had was a Cobra 4XE3 transmission. I do have a beautiful 21foot Cadillac powered Cobra. Hull # BR-21044. It has the original hull tag on the back of the seat and the number is clearly stamped in the keel aft of the shaft. The BR WAS SC...
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:43 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: cobra bottom color
- Replies: 17
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Re: cobra bottom color
I thought you guys might like to see a real live Chris Craft Cobra 4X-E3 transmission
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:47 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 2 1/2" copper exhaust
- Replies: 32
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Re: 2 1/2" copper exhaust
I bought my Copper pipe in California for my Cadillac Cobra. I sent templets out to another place and had them bent out there also. They pull a shoe around The pipe and pull a ball through the inside at the same time. No wrinkles. Jim Corbin ! Cobra # BR-21044
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:58 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: cobra bottom color
- Replies: 17
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Re: cobra bottom color
One last Item. The Cobra transmission was a 4XE3. Just wanted to get that in. J.Corbin
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:59 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: cobra bottom color
- Replies: 17
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Re: cobra bottom color
With regard to the Chris Craft Cobra engine. I have seen very few Cobra Caddy engines that are correct and authentic! One of the easiest ways is to look at the transmission. A lot of them now have alloy trans cases withy only a four bolt cover! The Cobra had a Cast Iron trans with a six bolt cover a...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:20 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: cobra bottom color
- Replies: 17
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Re: cobra bottom color
On the subject of Cobra bottom colors. The bottom was finished in graphite on the running area, The rest of the bottom was finished in a gold similar to the tail below the boot line. (NOT BRONZ!) The V-8 boats had a 5/8ths wide boot line and the 6 cylinder boats had a 3/4" wide boot line. I do not k...