I have always wanted to get a Cobra since I was a teenager. Couldn't afford a kit, so went a different route being a young kid. I Bought a 1968 Triumph TR-250 and built that up to handle, and with engine modifications. Did some head shaving for more compression and added 3 side draft Weber carbs. This was all done back in the late 70's. Fast forward to 2008 or so I had a planter box sitting 1974 TR-6, that I had bought back in 1983(took off the road in 1985) I believe, after a drunk driver rear ended into my TR-250 (totaled car), and installed parts into the 74 from my 68. So in 2008, still wanting a Cobra, took this 1974 TR-6 , and proceeded to build my cobra out of it. To make this easier for me anyway, I have a link to my "How it was done article" on Britishv8.org. When this car was done (when you build a car it is never done), it drove like a Cobra. I installed a 2002 Ls1 engine and T56 combo into it. Some spec's, 417 rear wheel horse power, 402 rear wheel torque, 49/51 front to back weight ratio, and 2656 pounds with 19 gallons of fuel.
One of the reasons I'm posting here is that my Friend Ken Percival (britishv8 link above) had a dream like most of the people on this site. He always wanted to build a Cobra Daytona Type 65. Well he walked into a sale of a Cobra Daytona race car chassis #137. This race car had caught on fire in the engine compartment and then into the interior area. Ken is not on the internet at all. Being that this is my first post, with all the spam going on these days, and really understanding this site trying to block it all. Ken has had some medical issues in his family that I have to sadly say he needs to sell his dream.
I don't want to be kicked off this site for posting a sale at all, so I don't know how to proceed at this time(knowing need several posts to get past the spam area). I have Ken's phone number and some photos that he sent me. He doesn't have a problem people calling him about his Daytona. Maybe the moderator can help me with this??
I still want to build a Cobra some day!
Best Regards,
Calvin
I will post one photo:
Thank You David for your help!! I need to contact several people to get more photos and Ken to get as much information as I can. Be back soon!!
In Ken Percival's words:
For Sale : Type 65 Daytona Factory 5 Chassis #137 20,000 or best offer!!
In 2013, I purchased the chassis of a burnt vintage race car. The fire started in the engine bay and went into the interior of the car.
The previous owner said, “He couldn’t get the car to handle in any turn.” My suspension expert told me, that no car in 1965 could handle like the cars of today and it is really about suspension geometry and angles at which the A-arms are set on the chassis. He also informed me that trying to fit McPherson strut parts to A-arms systems never work.
We choose instead to use 2004 Crown Victoria—police pursuit hubs and brakes. Because it is the last mod-ern car to use upper and lower A-arms. Resulting in a Factory 5 Daytona with a modern geometry front suspension. Using a racing steering rack and sway bar, providing endless amount of camber and castor adjustment. This is for both street driving or track performance.
The rear suspension is the independent version that comes from a 1994 Thunderbird. It is equipped with Bilstein coil overs shocks.
The back of the car was not damaged in the fire. The final drive is 4;10 limited slip. The chassis is turned key, starts, stops, runs and is ready for body install.
Engine: Built by: Performance Engines, Carmichael, CA 95608; Rick Salmeron 916-482-8053
Engine Block, #242 OEM351W
Bore 4.030
Piston—Forged race 17cc dish
Ring—Plasma Moly
Rods—Scat forged Rod I Beam
Comrpession—9.621 (pump gas)
Roller lifters and rocker arms.
All other engine specs and part list are available on request.
Trans— New Tremec TKO 5 speed .063 fifth, ford racing fly wheel and clutch.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to finish this project. This was my dream car, but not all dreams are fulfilled. I hope your is.
If interested, call 208-837-9101 ask for Ken.
I have a lot more photos but limited to 10? Calvin.
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