Color combo viewpoints wanted

[mkassab]

Ok... I'm planning my build and will be at homecoming on May 14th to review all the Cobra cars there, talk with every one, tour the Unique facility and meet with the Weaver's for my likely upcoming order. I'm very aware many won't like my color combo being considered.... but I value everyone’s comments and viewpoint. I've shown this to many "non-Cobra" owners, painters, etc. All like it very much and no naysayers. But the real test is with all of you. I'll most likely paint my Cobra Ferrari Light Yellow, with white wide strips. I based this on a photo I first saw (see attached). You’ll note this car also had narrow white strips. Then I saw on the cover of Cobra Guide 2008 a third color introduced and I thought I'd make the narrow strips red. But I was very concerned on look….. so I made a mock-up and painted it to replicate the Cobra strips at the front (1:1 scale ~7.5” wide with a ½” narrow strip)…. Went off to Lowe’s to buy some plywood, the brightest high gloss yellow latex they had, ultra white trim paint and red electrical tape the attached pictures show the result. This serves the purpose well. And lastly, note in the Yellow Cobra picture with the man leaning on it and the red strips coming from the hood opening area over the top of the fenders and ending in the wheel well. Again, I like it…. But concerned it’s too much???

I'm not trying to please everyone.... but truly want to make an informed decision based on as much input as I can get. So speak up… pro or con. Thanks Much, Mark

[Aggressor]

Mark
While I strongly support a more traditional look, the yellow car that is shown has an appearence that is pleasing to the eye. Do the traditional SC stripes as is shown in the second image. I would suggest including the red diagonal fender stripping on the drivers side. Do not add any additional red stripe edging as you've shown in the last two images as it is just too much and takes the car out of the "Cool" zone.

- Geary

[Mike Del]

It's your car, it's America, do whatever you like. Every Cobra owner believes he/she knows the entire history of the marque, and has their own opinion of what is correct. Do the research on the stripe. Most Cobras are striped incorectly. (See what I mean, here I go) I am refering to Shelby's own statement when he said (paraphrasing) the stripe should end inside the oil cooler opening. Look at original cars and his continuation cars. The stripes are inside the oil cooler opening and there are no "pin stripes" adjacent to the stripes. That said, I mean no disrespect to those who have their stripes done otherwise. Like I said, this is America you may do whatever pleases you. Have fun, enjoy the build. Dont take life too seriously. It's the ride that's important, not the destination.

[mkassab]

It's your car, it's America, do whatever you like. Every Cobra owner believes he/she knows the entire history of the marque, and has their own opinion of what is correct. Do the research on the stripe. Most Cobras are striped incorectly. (See what I mean, here I go) I am refering to Shelby's own statement when he said (paraphrasing) the stripe should end inside the oil cooler opening. Look at original cars and his continuation cars. The stripes are inside the oil cooler opening and there are no "pin stripes" adjacent to the stripes. That said, I mean no disrespect to those who have their stripes done otherwise. Like I said, this is America you may do whatever pleases you. Have fun, enjoy the build. Dont take life too seriously. It's the ride that's important, not the destination.

Mike.. thanks for your comments. I will do what I like... but I'm no 'artist' and don't want to end up with a 'clown car'... Mark

[eliminator]

If you like the yellow, do it. The white stripes, (wide) look good with it, forget the red on the outside of the stripes. That takes away from concept and adds ugly.

The fender stripes were team stripes as the cars were the same color so the team stripes seperated the cars.

[Aggressor]

The SC (Semi-Competition as in 427SC) term was refering to the racing stripes not the team stripes. Your second image shows the SC style without the outer pin stripes. Unique provides dimensions for the stripes. Image below is CSX3017.

-Geary

[mkassab]

Mark
While I strongly support a more traditional look, the yellow car that is shown has an appearence that is pleasing to the eye. Do the traditional SC stripes as is shown in the second image. I would suggest including the red diagonal fender stripping on the drivers side. Do not add any additional red stripe edging as you've shown in the last two images as it is just too much and takes the car out of the "Cool" zone.

- Geary

Geary.... thanks for your comments. You mention you like the 'SC' strips on the divers side. This is the first I heard a name for them. What is SC? and why only the drivers side? I can guess SC = 427 SC Cobra (sports/competition)?? Mark

[spd4me]

Here's a few yellow cobras I found some pic of 1963.

[spd4me]

Lets try again
Keep getting message "could not processed because a security token was missing" anyone know how to fix. Went to attach and sellected the files using the brouse and upload.
bob

[spd4me]

Lets try twice more

[Mike Del]

spd4me: George Lucas had a bright yellow Cobra also, with hauler to match.


Alan: If you're going bright yellow...drink more water!

[weaver]

Bottle of beer then a cup of water, repeat as necessary.

[Slither]

Lets try twice more

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Do you have other info on, and more importantly photos of, these cars?

Thanks!

[arrowdriver]

Here is a yellow I always liked, Jag referred to it as "primrose". I have to admit that the bright yellows don't appeal to me but clearly others like them. As it has been pointed out, its a free country so do your thing.

[RJacobsen]

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Do you have other info on, and more importantly photos of, these cars?

Thanks!

Paul, I've seen those photos in a book my kids got me titled "Cobra the Shelby American Original Archives 1962-1965" by Dave Friedman

[Naumoff]

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Do you have other info on, and more importantly photos of, these cars?

Thanks!

All the info is on the first Phot with the truck and trailer. Can you read it Paul?I have the Same book. Santa Barbara road racing 1963 Ole Olsen and Allen Grant