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  1. October 11th, 2011, 11:25 AM #1
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    2012 Ohio Raffle Car

    We are building this years raffle car for the Ohio Cobra Club, I will post pics as we make progress. We are replicating Allen Grants yelow and black 289 racer, the paint scheme was designed by George Lucas of the Star War fame. The front fenders, door opening and nose area were altered so this will be a one off Cobra. Enjoy.
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  2. October 11th, 2011, 06:45 PM #2
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    Looks Great Alan, any idea of what they plan to power it with?
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  3. October 11th, 2011, 09:21 PM #3
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    CSX2128 Replica- Allen Grant

    Very handsome reproduction so far. I have dug up a few historical images.
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  4. October 12th, 2011, 04:23 AM #4
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    Smile 2012 Ohio Raffle Car

    Alan,
    Looks great, just as we would all expect. What color "yellow" is the car? I look forward to more pics!
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  5. October 12th, 2011, 08:17 AM #5
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    We have a local engine shop called Patriot Heads building a 347 stroked 302 which will dyno around 450 hp with stack fuel injection. The company manufactures both aluminum and cast iron heads sold by Summit and Jegs and they also build performance crate engines soldby the same companies. The car was origially painted a yellow tint color in 1964 or 65, Allent Grant was able to locate the paint code for us.
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  6. October 12th, 2011, 10:56 AM #6
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    The engine builders web site is www.patriot-performance.com
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  7. October 13th, 2011, 05:23 AM #7
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    Thumbs up OHIO Raffle Car

    Are you planning to install the racing windscreen instead of a regular windshield? Please keep the pictures coming as work progresses.

    When will tickets go on sale?????
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  8. October 13th, 2011, 05:47 AM #8
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    Windshield, we want who ever wins to be able to drive it on the street. It will also have a complete interior. I dont know when tickets will be available, I will try to find out. Come see us Dennis.
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    Thumbs up Lookin Good

    looks like you are moving right along with this project. I for one will be buying tickets. Looks good guys.
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  10. October 25th, 2011, 08:49 PM #10
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    Wow, wow! What a Unique One!

    Folks, this is truly one of a kind. Absolutely a rare one indeed. I think I have seen and studied just about all manufacturers of Cobras but I have to admit, no one out there has done what you guys are replicating here.

    This car should go to someone who truly appreciates the incredible efforts of the Unique company and Weaver family and the legacy created here. Hat off to you guys, I am so proud to be associated with you guys, and all for a great cause and at a great expense of time and money.

    I think the Unique community should make a great effort to attend the London Cobra Show next year to see this one off masterpiece being raffled off. I am buying a few tickets as soon as they go for sale.

    Truly, truly beautiful.
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  11. October 26th, 2011, 01:08 AM #11
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    Exclamation Old race footage...

    Link to a race where it looks like Allen Grant spins while jockeying with a couple of other 289 cars at 1:10 into the video...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=819aV...eature=related

    some wild crashing, too!
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  12. October 26th, 2011, 10:30 AM #12
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    Bob Bondurant spun himout sending him to the rear and he went on to finish second, he was trying to get close enough to spin Bob out.
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    Guys, save your money I know I have the winning ticket!
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  14. November 9th, 2011, 12:13 PM #14
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    We thought the stack fuel injection wasn't going to happen untill today, we got a call telling us in is on the way!
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    Any more photos Alan?
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    How/where do you buy tickets for this??
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  17. November 11th, 2011, 08:23 AM #17
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    You buy them through the Ohio Cobra Club but I don't know if they are on sale yet.
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  18. November 14th, 2011, 10:57 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by weaver View Post
    You buy them through the Ohio Cobra Club but I don't know if they are on sale yet.

    Very Very Soon. Day or two. You will be able to buy the tickets here: http://www.londoncobrashow.com/

    We are just finishing up testing.

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  19. November 14th, 2011, 01:33 PM #19
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    I will post a few pics soon, we are waiting on parts so I haven't been working on it.
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  20. November 15th, 2011, 10:23 AM #20
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    Just purchased raffle tickets..............I hope I got a winner!
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