sfm6s1675 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks for all the opinions and advice. Went and pulled the trigger with the distributor. Have already been assigned number CSX 8037. Ordered British Racing green, black leather interior, black top. Motor specified is the Shelby Engines aluminum block 289, mated to a 5-speed Tremec. Lead time is anticipated to be 4-6 months. Plan to go out to Vegas to accept delivery when it's ready. Can't wait for the build pics to start coming in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Big time congrats....................these little 289's are really special :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Congratulations. You are going to love the small block Cobra. It will be much more manageable than the 427. Having had a 427, my definition of a 289 is "enjoyable". You will love it!!! These are modern recreations of the originals, and while they aren't cheap,yuu are not going to fund your retirement program in less than 50 years, so PLEASE DRIVE THE SNOT OUT OF IT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frydguy79 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 congrats! BRG is my favorite color combo on a cobra!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 You luck son of a b@#$h! Just kidding, congratulations and please, post pics of the build, delivery, heck, the rest of your life owning that sweet machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Found out that the car is in Shelby American's queue, will begin assembly in July. Anticipate about 60 days for the build. Shelby Engines finished the aluminum block 289 for me. Getting really excited now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 What was the final cost for the Shelby Engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageishecker Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Found out that the car is in Shelby American's queue, will begin assembly in July. Anticipate about 60 days for the build. Shelby Engines finished the aluminum block 289 for me. Getting really excited now! In which queue for what assembly? The factory in South Africa? If that's the case your wait might be longer than you think. I speak from my experience with CSX6045. Who's doing the drivetrain installation for you? If you don't have someone lined up I recommended Tom Barnard at Speedway Classic Cars down the street from SAI. Which dealer did you order from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Tom has a great setup and is right around the corner from Shelby. He spent a couple hours chatting with me at this years bash. Nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Found out that the car is in Shelby American's queue, will begin assembly in July. Anticipate about 60 days for the build. Shelby Engines finished the aluminum block 289 for me. Getting really excited now! NICE.................... :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Tom has a great setup and is right around the corner from Shelby. He spent a couple hours chatting with me at this years bash. Nice guy. Agreed..................Tom is a great guy to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Engine was pretty pricey...$21,995. Not sure who will do the drive train install but will be in Vegas, my distributor set this up. Will have to ask if it's Tom at Speedway Classic Cars. Ordered from Grant Dino at Gateway Performance in St. Louis. Great guy to work with. Got the dyno sheet....479 hp @ 6400 rpm, 437 lb-ft torque @ 4600 rpm. Got a couple of pics...engine looks awesome, let me work on figuring out how to upload a pic and will do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Here is a good shot they took of the engine for me. 331 cubes, alum block & heads (AFR205). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Here is a good shot they took of the engine for me. 331 cubes, alum block & heads (AFR205). She's a real beauty.........a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Here is a good shot they took of the engine for me. 331 cubes, alum block & heads (AFR205). That is on my " Dream " wish list to put in my Mustang. Sweet looking engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageishecker Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Here is a good shot they took of the engine for me. 331 cubes, alum block & heads (AFR205). Very nice. Keep us posted on the completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Got the first build pics late last night! Got the body panels painted. Hard to tell in the lighting but it's BRG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 How cool. Congrats. Agree with others, the 289 will be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 I guess the guys at Shelby really hauled on this car. It's about finished, less items like emblems, mirror, etc. Making arrangements for the motor and tranny to be installed now. Getting real close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Work of art! Love that engine also so beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageishecker Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Looks great. Where is the car now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wow--looks great so far. You are a lucky guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Congrats on a beautiful car. The cobra body design is classic as is the 289. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I guess the guys at Shelby really hauled on this car. It's about finished, less items like emblems, mirror, etc. Making arrangements for the motor and tranny to be installed now. Getting real close! How nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Looks great. Where is the car now? Car should be on it's way to have the engine and tranny installed. Have a message into the distributor to find out exactly where it is and an estimated complete date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Well here it is early November and no car yet. The engine installer apparently is way backed up. Was really hoping to have the car prior to fall/winter, but no such luck. Am hopeful that I'll hear something soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 It's a long, tough wait but I'm sure you'll find it's worth all the effort. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm6s1675 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Well, it's been almost a year and the car was sitting waiting for the final engine and transmission install. All places my distributor knew about were booked solid so we went with Tom's Motorsports in Vegas, next to the speedway. Talked to him a few times, very knowledgeable and helpful, Almost done....at least until Tom told me the factory "forgot" to install the heater! Will take a bit longer now and obviously a lot harder to install now that the car is almost done. But check out the pics...really getting excited now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Well, it's been almost a year and the car was sitting waiting for the final engine and transmission install. All places my distributor knew about were booked solid so we went with Tom's Motorsports in Vegas, next to the speedway. Talked to him a few times, very knowledgeable and helpful, Almost done....at least until Tom told me the factory "forgot" to install the heater! Will take a bit longer now and obviously a lot harder to install now that the car is almost done. But check out the pics...really getting excited now. Very nice. I would be sooo excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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