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1964 Shelby Cobra 289FIA
This is the build diary of a 1964 Shelby Cobra 289FIA (not a 427)
If you wish to leave a comment, you can do so on the bottom in the gallery.
If you like to read about the build, here is the forum link:


http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/scratch-builders-forum/109021-has-begun-g-pete-s-289fia-scratch-build.html

G-Pete
February 6, 2011930 Images82510 visitsAlbum by Peter FritschePhotos by Peter Fritsche
Enlarge photo 1 Enlarge photo 2 Picture taken September 2014 - the car has now 1400 miles on the clock.
The dyno showed 473HP and 399Ft/Q.

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Enlarge photo 11 Upper and lower A-Arms are fully adjustable for Toe-in, Toe-out, Camber and Caster.
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