I see no problem with a 350 in a cobra kit. That's what makes kit car so desirable. Its all up to your imagination you can source an engine and tranny from anything. You can buy a kit car in any stage from just the body and frame to complete turn key. All holes are pre-drilled to mount the body on frame. If a late model Hemi will fit..use it
Nick, I watch every video you make even if it isn’t a car I would not like to own. You always do a great job! I’m considering contacting Maple Motors to see if you would be interested in my 1969 Ford Ranchero Pro Street, only about 600 miles on it since completion.
I’m not a Ford guy, but an FE big block would be awesome in there, or even a SBF, but not a SBC even though it’s my favorite. Carol Shelby would vomit!
Shelby would have accepted any v8 from whatever manufacturer. He endorsed the viper. He just wanted big american v8s. That said, as a chevy and mopar fan, i woulid change to a ford :)
I could really see life in that town..My wife...Any car shows today? Me..Nah so lets go see Nick there is more there than most car shows today anyway and even better....they are all able to be got!!!
Nick, you lucky dawg!!! That car has to be the ultimate driving experience! Beautiful! Just beautiful! Show me an EV that can replace that! You can't! Don't care how fast they are, what range they get, no EV will ever be as cool as that car! Great video!
noticed when he's driving straight, the steering wheel is not clocked right. any alignment shop could fix that, or at worst, pull the steering wheel mount and re-clock the splines.
Hi I really enjoy your car lot and you folks really seem to be very honest if not you would not be in business for 40 plus years I mite make it down to your lot take care Nick and Family😊
Great sounding Cobra. Looks like a lot of fun to drive! You said you’re 5’10”, 215 and it’s a bit snug for you! Im 5’8” and 175 so that car would fit me just right!! Lol!🤣 Now, where did I put that $35K?! 😳
Basically an Engine with a steering wheel. You should put a 100 dollar bill on the windshield and tempt someone to pull it off like salesmen did in the 60's.
@@orlandoruiz5824 your right it needs a (Henry) ford a worked 302 would do the trick I’ve driven one with a big block,there in uncontrollable,it only weighs 1800 lbs they are small and tight,however it’s the most fun u can have with your clothes on.
I don’t understand why the builder did the air intake this way? A simple round air cleaner would have allowed the motor to breathe much better since the scoop is functional. Would have had cold air directly to the carburetor. It’s a nice kit car that you can either drive the way it is, or blow it apart and fix all the little things. Nick, you were grinning ear to ear driving it down the road. That told me all I needed to know!
It's not a Ford, it's a tube frame fiberglass body kit car. A kit replica of an AC Bristol. The original ones were made in Great Britain as you should be aware and weren't a Ford in any way. Then Shelby went to them and the story goes on. I get your point but hell a zillion people like Milners 32 and it had a 283 in it. So......
It's actually a re bodied corvette . All corvette from body down cobra replica frame up. So the 350 actually is what belongs in between the frame rails.
Same is true for all Cobra kit cars unless you are a top-notch builder. There are a few pros that do it for a living but 99% of us would be lucky to get the money back, even if the car has less than 1,000 miles on it.
I think it's a C2. note that at the rear uprights, where the trailing arm box is at, it doesn't have the lower diagonal braces, indicative of pre-69 chassis, I think.
Depending on the kit manufacturer that kit could be sick as fuck with a hardtop I,d go for a gt 350r motor the give it the American styled flat plane crank growl and late powerband would make it handle as well as accelerates
Nice ride. I see a lot of comments on the engine. Personally, I'd put a 383 stroker crate in it. Likely the best bang for the buck out there these days, assuming one doesn't want to build it themselves. Maybe even grab a modern salvage 5.0 or go weird with something like a Caddy TT 6? Another option would be to FI that 350. Plenty of room for single or twin turbo and IC.
As you are well aware, the world isn't built for you big guys. Cars too tight, ceiling fans too low, counter tops too low, toilets too low, toilet areas of bathrooms too tight, can't get under the dash to work on your hotrod, and on and on.
Come on, everyone, almost any v-8 with the proper drive line would do the job. The body and frame weigh nearly nothing! This car is a blank canvas which could be finished according to anyone's taste.
Dude tell them people that thinks a sales person need to be present when looking ask classic cars are like people glance look it over hang. On need sales person to setup date or dates dates 😅
That's a nice car but if i had it that boat anchor 350 would be gone and in would go a gen 2 coyote. If that wouldn't fit, then probably an LS3. That car would be way more fun with a coyote.
He might have had the engine and trans just laying around. Build your own. That's the fun of it. I didn't say checkbook it, I said build your own. You checkbook hotrodders kill me.
A 32 highboy roadster with a chopped windshield doesn't have wipers either genius. Get back in you Prius, your domineering wife is giving you that look, as usual.
Which kit is this? Factory Five? They do a nice kit. Real nice but at 6'4" my knees would be on the dash and my head sticking out above the windshield. 😂
Nice. Built on a C2/C3 Corvette chassis (frame too). I trust that more than a lot of the 'home brew' setups I've seen in kit cars. How is it titled, as a Corvette?
looks like a C2 chassis. they're a couple inches shorter than the C3. battery box behind the drivers seat is absent (under car view). That lower radiator hose looks janky, would fix/replace.
Why, oh why go to the trouble to find the hottest possible place to draw air from to go in that carb. Uhh, there is a hole in the hood right there. Get an old Mr Gasket open top air cleaner or get one from Ron's Fuel fuel injection that is a different design but low and open on top. You want cold air, not hot air from behind the engine. Come on man....
so much room behind the engine, to the firewall. tempting to move the engine back about 6" for better weight distribution. usually the chevy distributor is a couple inches from the firewall. Hope that battery cover doesn't make contact with that disconnect switch. Zzzzap.
@@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate Ok let me just say you need to put out an album...You got a great voice! When I heard it first thing I thought was Metallica..lol
You people bitching that it's not a Ford engine need to understand that a small block Chevy is so cheap to do, even if you are thinking pretty high horsepower, compared to even a SBF. To those people saying it needs an FE 427 blah blah blah, you can build 3 small block Chevys for the price of one FE and they are so much easier than an FE. So much peculiar particular stuff in an FE build. I know, I just built one.
Not enough technical info. Manufacture of the Kit? Engine? Who built it? Great looking car. Great sounding car.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
I see no problem with a 350 in a cobra kit. That's what makes kit car so desirable. Its all up to your imagination you can source an engine and tranny from anything. You can buy a kit car in any stage from just the body and frame to complete turn key. All holes are pre-drilled to mount the body on frame. If a late model Hemi will fit..use it
Nick, I watch every video you make even if it isn’t a car I would not like to own. You always do a great job! I’m considering contacting Maple Motors to see if you would be interested in my 1969 Ford Ranchero Pro Street, only about 600 miles on it since completion.
I appreciate that!
Post a video of it🤙🏽
Nice start needs a few things to finish it off but the hard stuff is done just hope it doesn't rain when your out cruising
I can honestly say that's the first Cobra I've seen with a Chevy engine someone needs there head examine on that one.
But overall Cobras are cool!!
I’m not a Ford guy, but an FE big block would be awesome in there, or even a SBF, but not a SBC even though it’s my favorite. Carol Shelby would vomit!
Shelby would have accepted any v8 from whatever manufacturer. He endorsed the viper. He just wanted big american v8s. That said, as a chevy and mopar fan, i woulid change to a ford :)
I could really see life in that town..My wife...Any car shows today? Me..Nah so lets go see Nick there is more there than most car shows today anyway and even better....they are all able to be got!!!
I envy you Nick sometimes, but also appreciate the honesty of you and the dealership on the vehicles you sell continued success, and thanks again
I appreciate that!
Nick, you lucky dawg!!! That car has to be the ultimate driving experience! Beautiful! Just beautiful! Show me an EV that can replace that! You can't! Don't care how fast they are, what range they get, no EV will ever be as cool as that car! Great video!
You got that right, yeah I love being able to drive these kit cars. I’ma get one eventually lol
noticed when he's driving straight, the steering wheel is not clocked right. any alignment shop could fix that, or at worst, pull the steering wheel mount and re-clock the splines.
Hi I really enjoy your car lot and you folks really seem to be very honest if not you would not be in business for 40 plus years I mite make it down to your lot take care Nick and Family😊
Great sounding Cobra. Looks like a lot of fun to drive! You said you’re 5’10”, 215 and it’s a bit snug for you! Im 5’8” and 175 so that car would fit me just right!! Lol!🤣
Now, where did I put that $35K?! 😳
Basically an Engine with a steering wheel. You should put a 100 dollar bill on the windshield and tempt someone to pull it off like salesmen did in the 60's.
Only thing she needs is an engine swap to a proper ford motor!
I agree 100%, I say a 427!!!!.
@@orlandoruiz5824 your right it needs a (Henry) ford a worked 302 would do the trick I’ve driven one with a big block,there in uncontrollable,it only weighs 1800 lbs they are small and tight,however it’s the most fun u can have with your clothes on.
Nope!!
Wrecken and aunction full of coyotes so that would be first choice. Coyote and 6speed or a 11:5:1 351 Cleveland
Possible a good 429 should work
Mankind don’t appreciate the CLASSIC anymore I’m just in tears 😭 just watching this true beauty ..
Looks like Corvette C3 frame, front suspension , steering box, trans xmember, rearend and powertrain, maybe a Corvette with Cobra Body?
A big block 427 Ford FE would make that thing SQUIRM!
I don’t understand why the builder did the air intake this way? A simple round air cleaner would have allowed the motor to breathe much better since the scoop is functional. Would have had cold air directly to the carburetor. It’s a nice kit car that you can either drive the way it is, or blow it apart and fix all the little things. Nick, you were grinning ear to ear driving it down the road. That told me all I needed to know!
Thank you
Forget about the intake, the exhaust setup is what made me think "what were they doing"
@@AKDubs06glad I’m not the only one who was like wow that’s the ez route huh? Lol
Man if I only had a spare 427 side oiler motor 😢
No seat belts?
So the roll bar is just to protect the car after you're thrown out?
Awesome….Chevy 350 is a rarity parts galore one thing about the 350 you can get parts anywhere. Very Nice !😊
Cool car...I need that like I need another hole in my head...lol...but thanks for showing me
Like a mustache on the Mona Lisa, a bowe tie in a Hermy J Ford . BLASPHEMY 😮 HOW COULD YOU MAPLE MOTORS 😝🤔🎸
It's not a Ford, it's a tube frame fiberglass body kit car. A kit replica of an AC Bristol. The original ones were made in Great Britain as you should be aware and weren't a Ford in any way. Then Shelby went to them and the story goes on. I get your point but hell a zillion people like Milners 32 and it had a 283 in it. So......
It's actually a re bodied corvette . All corvette from body down cobra replica frame up. So the 350 actually is what belongs in between the frame rails.
It doesn't need an engine swap there should be a Ford engine in that car
I like the hot air intake system
Love it of I had the only ill woild buyitallways wanted areal on with the 427good looking ca
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Looks fun to drive too
Awesome! But I wouldn't fit in it. I'm too tall.
It would be cheaper to buy this one than build one yourself.
Same is true for all Cobra kit cars unless you are a top-notch builder. There are a few pros that do it for a living but 99% of us would be lucky to get the money back, even if the car has less than 1,000 miles on it.
It's definitely sitting on a Corvette frame, looks like a c3.
I think it's a C2. note that at the rear uprights, where the trailing arm box is at, it doesn't have the lower diagonal braces, indicative of pre-69 chassis, I think.
A 5.0 coyote swap would be fire !!!
Idle should be set to 600 rather than 1200
Depending on the kit manufacturer that kit could be sick as fuck with a hardtop I,d go for a gt 350r motor the give it the American styled flat plane crank growl and late powerband would make it handle as well as accelerates
Nice ride. I see a lot of comments on the engine. Personally, I'd put a 383 stroker crate in it. Likely the best bang for the buck out there these days, assuming one doesn't want to build it themselves. Maybe even grab a modern salvage 5.0 or go weird with something like a Caddy TT 6? Another option would be to FI that 350. Plenty of room for single or twin turbo and IC.
I guess out of the question for me since I'm 6'4" Nice ride though!
First, win lottery, second, build pole barn, third, Fill With Classic Cars!
Other messages was right, needs a Ford 427 and the proper shifter. The exhaust definitely needs to be corrected underneath
Wow, what a beautiful little car... sounds awesome! God bless you Nick and your whole family ❤
Thank you! You too!
It was a pleasure riding shotgun with you, sir
It’s a kit car. Do with it what works for you.
Beautiful. 👍👍
Thanks 👍
77 Smokey And the Bandit trans Amen my Favorite 66 Shelby Cobra
With that steering wheel cocked when going straight, need to get it on the rack and check the alignment.
🏆That would put a huge smile 👀 on my face 🍀everyday 😎✌️
Looks like a fun car to take for a cruise on a nice sunny day.
There’s something about…..Danger Danger Will Robinson …..get this thing and mash the go pedal 😊
350 in that little thing? Gotta be quick.
That's 3 horn picks in a row for me.
It sits perfectly on those Coopers and Torq-Thrusts!
Well I'm 6'2", 245 so I guess I won't be fitting in the driver's seat.
As you are well aware, the world isn't built for you big guys. Cars too tight, ceiling fans too low, counter tops too low, toilets too low, toilet areas of bathrooms too tight, can't get under the dash to work on your hotrod, and on and on.
@@davidkeeton6716 Don't forget the shorter people asking you to reach something for them. lol
289 Ford engine but a 5.0 of a Coyote engine would be better that's just my opinion.
Come on, everyone, almost any v-8 with the proper drive line would do the job. The body and frame weigh nearly nothing! This car is a blank canvas which could be finished according to anyone's taste.
Dude tell them people that thinks a sales person need to be present when looking ask classic cars are like people glance look it over hang. On need sales person to setup date or dates dates 😅
What? Everything you typed is incomprehensible...
66 Cobra replica factory 5 kit car probably be fun for summer or has road coarse track
That's a nice car but if i had it that boat anchor 350 would be gone and in would go a gen 2 coyote. If that wouldn't fit, then probably an LS3. That car would be way more fun with a coyote.
LS swap .
He might have had the engine and trans just laying around. Build your own. That's the fun of it. I didn't say checkbook it, I said build your own. You checkbook hotrodders kill me.
Oh Great, Mid 30 thousands for no windshield wiper car.
A 32 highboy roadster with a chopped windshield doesn't have wipers either genius. Get back in you Prius, your domineering wife is giving you that look, as usual.
I wouldn’t be driving this in the rain lol no top 🤣
Imagine buying a Shelby cobra kit car and thinking you'd be driving it in the rain to begin with lmao 😂
Hey Nick check out that gas tank someone hit the bottom really hard.
Don't hit me when you close the dooooor.
This is a sweet car
Which kit is this? Factory Five? They do a nice kit. Real nice but at 6'4" my knees would be on the dash and my head sticking out above the windshield. 😂
Pretty car bute its built for small people.
I love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ford corba kit car 🚗 ♥️ 😍 🙌 😀 ❤️
Good job on video as always and nice ride just not for me im to tall and need more room then for two
You don't even have to leave to find a flaw, it's under the hood
You would think it had a Ford engine.
Nice. Built on a C2/C3 Corvette chassis (frame too). I trust that more than a lot of the 'home brew' setups I've seen in kit cars. How is it titled, as a Corvette?
That's what it looks like. Probably handles pretty good too.
looks like a C2 chassis. they're a couple inches shorter than the C3. battery box behind the drivers seat is absent (under car view). That lower radiator hose looks janky, would fix/replace.
I was a watching…..looks like a corvette rear end😊
I dont think i can fit in that car im too big for it.
If I had it I'd have it!!! Fast sell.
Dang, looks like a whole lot of fun.
I had a Superformance showroom nearby. Dude had a 66 Replica built with a period correct Hemi.
Was s beast, but the value was butchered.
Has it been crash tested. My first thought after seeing the door lmao. 😮
They are a beautiful car.
Definitely looks like a fun ride
Great little car, Looks great, I enjoyed the ride, Thanks for the video Nick.
Glad you enjoyed it
A Ford 427 would be more impressive.
Sweet ride.
😎😎😎👍👍👍
Why, oh why go to the trouble to find the hottest possible place to draw air from to go in that carb. Uhh, there is a hole in the hood right there. Get an old Mr Gasket open top air cleaner or get one from Ron's Fuel fuel injection that is a different design but low and open on top. You want cold air, not hot air from behind the engine. Come on man....
350nplenty enough power with that small of a car.
Nice kit car looks good sounds good nice 👍
Big 10.
Big thanks
That car jumped a curb at some point. (Front end damage and fuel tNk strap bent.
so much room behind the engine, to the firewall. tempting to move the engine back about 6" for better weight distribution. usually the chevy distributor is a couple inches from the firewall. Hope that battery cover doesn't make contact with that disconnect switch. Zzzzap.
Wow again, I don't have the money quite yet. But that is the stuff. Yeah baby
Easy question...Whos music is in the beginning...lol
Thats me lol
@@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate Ok let me just say you need to put out an album...You got a great voice! When I heard it first thing I thought was Metallica..lol
You people bitching that it's not a Ford engine need to understand that a small block Chevy is so cheap to do, even if you are thinking pretty high horsepower, compared to even a SBF. To those people saying it needs an FE 427 blah blah blah, you can build 3 small block Chevys for the price of one FE and they are so much easier than an FE. So much peculiar particular stuff in an FE build. I know, I just built one.
351w stroked to 427ci.
I would keep the 350 just as it is
It's a kit car you make what you want very cool just the way it is 👍
289 would take this kit car, to the moon!!!!
That a boy Nick cruisin in second gear.
Not enough technical info. Manufacture of the Kit? Engine? Who built it? Great looking car. Great sounding car.```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
I don’t know that information
Fair enough. Nice car. @@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate
Damn , it’s a Corvette underneath!😂
Sacrifice is awesome tune
Thank you
They was smart outing in a Chevy motor in it you know you won’t break down on side of road oh yeahhh!!!
love your rolling ghost intros
NOT a daily driver.... Sunny day toy
Dang whats wrong with a 350 she sounds great!
Love this cat😢😂❤😂😂
💯💯💯👍👍, I love the way that car sounds.👍👍👍
You and me both! Thanks👍
350, under the hood? I'm, done!
You take trades? '71 vette, LS5 454, auto.
This had to sell fast
nice ride..its clean
oh yeah!
I bet Carrol Shelby is turning over in his grave. A 351W bored to a 427.
Built Ford tough with Chevy stuff! 😂
Ford cobra with chevy motor!! no shame .
Cool.
Nice
making money and having fun.👍