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jbmatth · 09-28-2010, 02:38 PM

I have always loved these cars, and as of last May I decided everything was in line and I was going to pull the trigger and get one. The one I got was from central Missouri, and only a few hours from my current home. It was produced by B&B Manufacturing in Missouri back in 2001. As for build quality I would rate quite high, although there are a few flaws that one should expect for a nearly 10 year old car. It only had 14K miles when I picked it up to drive it home. It has a 351 Windsor and a 5 speed.

JohnC · 09-28-2010, 02:41 PM

That looks sharp man! That is the best color combo in my opinion also!

dmwphoto · 09-28-2010, 02:41 PM

sweet sweet ride bro

jbmatth · 09-28-2010, 03:11 PM

Thanks ya'll, I am beginning to think I have a hidden love of blue, this car, my 85, dirt bike, and sport bike are all blue. It is a total blast to drive, but isn't the most practical choice. Luckily practicality lost in this decision.

OARNGESI · 09-29-2010, 05:36 AM

Nice if i had one id want exactly like that

**LEEVON** · 09-29-2010, 09:38 AM

Nice. My neighbor has one of those, but he never drives it.

jbmatth · 09-29-2010, 10:25 AM

I got under the car on a lift last night for the first time and found a few interesting things...
1. The side pipe bracket welds were broken, and caused the pipes to rattle.
2. The reason the welds broke was because somewhere along the line the bolt that connect the transmission to the trans mount disappeared.
3. The bolts for the engine mounts were a little loose.
4. I have a little oil leaking from the oil pan. (may mean I can talk myself into pulling the engine for a stout rebuild)
5. Once all that was fixed, it drove a lot different, in a good way!

I just love this car, and hope I can keep it for a long time as long as a wife and kids don't get in the way. What would ya'll think the best idea for an engine build would be for this car, I won't go with a big block so that is out of the question. But 302 stroked, 351 built, or 351 stroked to 427 and built mildly, or keep the 351 and add nitrous?

82GMCShortBed · 09-29-2010, 10:59 AM

Sweet ride!!

Been dreaming about a Factory Five Racing one for years in that same color combo....maybe one day!

If it were me, I would stroke the 351 to 427 and get a set of original style Halibrand wheels(although it does look good with the TT's).

ERASER5 · 09-29-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmatth

I got under the car on a lift last night for the first time and found a few interesting things...
1. The side pipe bracket welds were broken, and caused the pipes to rattle.
2. The reason the welds broke was because somewhere along the line the bolt that connect the transmission to the trans mount disappeared.
3. The bolts for the engine mounts were a little loose.
4. I have a little oil leaking from the oil pan. (may mean I can talk myself into pulling the engine for a stout rebuild)
5. Once all that was fixed, it drove a lot different, in a good way!

I just love this car, and hope I can keep it for a long time as long as a wife and kids don't get in the way. What would ya'll think the best idea for an engine build would be for this car, I won't go with a big block so that is out of the question. But 302 stroked, 351 built, or 351 stroked to 427 and built mildly, or keep the 351 and add nitrous?

My vote would be an LS7 --427. +500HP in stock form, goes up from there. There is no sacrilege since it is not really a Ford. Which is exactly the way I would buy one, aftermarket. That way I can change anything I want to and still be able to sleep at night.

71swb4x4 · 09-29-2010, 02:45 PM

Beautiful car. Fix the oil leak, put on the Halibrands, and drive the snot out of it.

HeavyD · 10-08-2010, 02:57 AM

I would stroke the 351 to 408 cubes, and buy a neck brace.

jbmatth · 10-08-2010, 09:57 AM

I like that, I have a little more info on the trans and rear end now, it is a t-5 trans, and the 8.8 has 4.10:1 gearing which explains why I'm running just under 4 grand on the highway.

red69ss · 10-20-2010, 08:58 AM

nice ride!..... your pulling 4 grand with a 5 speed ? what mph are we talking ?

jbmatth · 10-20-2010, 12:18 PM

Right at 80 give or take a bit. It is running terribly fast there. I've ordered new gaskets to fix the leaks, and am trying to decide on what to put in it still. Time will tell.

09-28-2010, 02:38 PM	#1
jbmatth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 34	My 66 Shelby Cobra I have always loved these cars, and as of last May I decided everything was in line and I was going to pull the trigger and get one. The one I got was from central Missouri, and only a few hours from my current home. It was produced by B&B Manufacturing in Missouri back in 2001. As for build quality I would rate quite high, although there are a few flaws that one should expect for a nearly 10 year old car. It only had 14K miles when I picked it up to drive it home. It has a 351 Windsor and a 5 speed. Attached Images __________________ "Turn off the mower and step away!" Officer "I don't have park on this thing." Me "Have you been drinking?" Officer "Why else would I be on a mower on a sidewalk at midnight on a Thursday?" Me "Turn around and put your hands on the hood." Officer "At least I'll have a good story." Me

09-28-2010, 02:41 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra That looks sharp man! That is the best color combo in my opinion also!

09-28-2010, 02:41 PM	#3
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra sweet sweet ride bro

09-28-2010, 03:11 PM	#4
jbmatth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 34	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra Thanks ya'll, I am beginning to think I have a hidden love of blue, this car, my 85, dirt bike, and sport bike are all blue. It is a total blast to drive, but isn't the most practical choice. Luckily practicality lost in this decision. __________________ "Turn off the mower and step away!" Officer "I don't have park on this thing." Me "Have you been drinking?" Officer "Why else would I be on a mower on a sidewalk at midnight on a Thursday?" Me "Turn around and put your hands on the hood." Officer "At least I'll have a good story." Me

09-29-2010, 05:36 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra Nice if i had one id want exactly like that __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-29-2010, 09:38 AM	#6
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra Nice. My neighbor has one of those, but he never drives it. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-29-2010, 10:25 AM	#7
jbmatth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 34	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra I got under the car on a lift last night for the first time and found a few interesting things... 1. The side pipe bracket welds were broken, and caused the pipes to rattle. 2. The reason the welds broke was because somewhere along the line the bolt that connect the transmission to the trans mount disappeared. 3. The bolts for the engine mounts were a little loose. 4. I have a little oil leaking from the oil pan. (may mean I can talk myself into pulling the engine for a stout rebuild) 5. Once all that was fixed, it drove a lot different, in a good way! I just love this car, and hope I can keep it for a long time as long as a wife and kids don't get in the way. What would ya'll think the best idea for an engine build would be for this car, I won't go with a big block so that is out of the question. But 302 stroked, 351 built, or 351 stroked to 427 and built mildly, or keep the 351 and add nitrous? __________________ "Turn off the mower and step away!" Officer "I don't have park on this thing." Me "Have you been drinking?" Officer "Why else would I be on a mower on a sidewalk at midnight on a Thursday?" Me "Turn around and put your hands on the hood." Officer "At least I'll have a good story." Me

09-29-2010, 10:59 AM	#8
82GMCShortBed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 79	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra Sweet ride!! Been dreaming about a Factory Five Racing one for years in that same color combo....maybe one day! If it were me, I would stroke the 351 to 427 and get a set of original style Halibrand wheels(although it does look good with the TT's).

09-29-2010, 02:45 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra Beautiful car. Fix the oil leak, put on the Halibrands, and drive the snot out of it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-08-2010, 02:57 AM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,176	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra I would stroke the 351 to 408 cubes, and buy a neck brace. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-08-2010, 09:57 AM	#12
jbmatth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 34	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra I like that, I have a little more info on the trans and rear end now, it is a t-5 trans, and the 8.8 has 4.10:1 gearing which explains why I'm running just under 4 grand on the highway. __________________ "Turn off the mower and step away!" Officer "I don't have park on this thing." Me "Have you been drinking?" Officer "Why else would I be on a mower on a sidewalk at midnight on a Thursday?" Me "Turn around and put your hands on the hood." Officer "At least I'll have a good story." Me

10-20-2010, 08:58 AM	#13
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra nice ride!..... your pulling 4 grand with a 5 speed ? what mph are we talking ? __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

10-20-2010, 12:18 PM	#14
jbmatth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 34	Re: My 66 Shelby Cobra Right at 80 give or take a bit. It is running terribly fast there. I've ordered new gaskets to fix the leaks, and am trying to decide on what to put in it still. Time will tell. __________________ "Turn off the mower and step away!" Officer "I don't have park on this thing." Me "Have you been drinking?" Officer "Why else would I be on a mower on a sidewalk at midnight on a Thursday?" Me "Turn around and put your hands on the hood." Officer "At least I'll have a good story." Me



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