2012 Ohio Raffle Car

[weaver]

We are building this years raffle car for the Ohio Cobra Club, I will post pics as we make progress. We are replicating Allen Grants yelow and black 289 racer, the paint scheme was designed by George Lucas of the Star War fame. The front fenders, door opening and nose area were altered so this will be a one off Cobra. Enjoy.

[RJacobsen]

Looks Great Alan, any idea of what they plan to power it with?

[Aggressor]

Very handsome reproduction so far. I have dug up a few historical images.
"The Worlds Largest Cobra Dealer"

-Geary

[dmswann]

Alan,
Looks great, just as we would all expect. What color "yellow" is the car? I look forward to more pics!

[weaver]

We have a local engine shop called Patriot Heads building a 347 stroked 302 which will dyno around 450 hp with stack fuel injection. The company manufactures both aluminum and cast iron heads sold by Summit and Jegs and they also build performance crate engines soldby the same companies. The car was origially painted a yellow tint color in 1964 or 65, Allent Grant was able to locate the paint code for us.

[weaver]

The engine builders web site is www.patriot-performance.com

[dmswann]

Are you planning to install the racing windscreen instead of a regular windshield? Please keep the pictures coming as work progresses.

When will tickets go on sale?????

[weaver]

Windshield, we want who ever wins to be able to drive it on the street. It will also have a complete interior. I dont know when tickets will be available, I will try to find out. Come see us Dennis.

[eliminator]

looks like you are moving right along with this project. I for one will be buying tickets. Looks good guys.[thumb]

[juanone]

Folks, this is truly one of a kind. Absolutely a rare one indeed. I think I have seen and studied just about all manufacturers of Cobras but I have to admit, no one out there has done what you guys are replicating here.

This car should go to someone who truly appreciates the incredible efforts of the Unique company and Weaver family and the legacy created here. Hat off to you guys, I am so proud to be associated with you guys, and all for a great cause and at a great expense of time and money.

I think the Unique community should make a great effort to attend the London Cobra Show next year to see this one off masterpiece being raffled off. I am buying a few tickets as soon as they go for sale.

Truly, truly beautiful.

[Slither]

Link to a race where it looks like Allen Grant spins while jockeying with a couple of other 289 cars at 1:10 into the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=819aVZwnt3o&feature=related

some wild crashing, too:eek:!

[weaver]

Bob Bondurant spun himout sending him to the rear and he went on to finish second, he was trying to get close enough to spin Bob out.

[Master]

Guys, save your money I know I have the winning ticket!

[weaver]

We thought the stack fuel injection wasn't going to happen untill today, we got a call telling us in is on the way!

[RJacobsen]

Any more photos Alan?

[souzape]

How/where do you buy tickets for this??

[weaver]

You buy them through the Ohio Cobra Club but I don't know if they are on sale yet.

[mj_duell]

You buy them through the Ohio Cobra Club but I don't know if they are on sale yet.


Very Very Soon. Day or two. You will be able to buy the tickets here: http://www.londoncobrashow.com/

We are just finishing up testing.

--Mike D. LCS Web Developer.

[weaver]

I will post a few pics soon, we are waiting on parts so I haven't been working on it.

[dmswann]

Just purchased raffle tickets..............I hope I got a winner!

[weaver]

Here's a few more pics, we are waiting for parts so things are moving slow.

[mj_duell]

Here's a few more pics, we are waiting for parts so things are moving slow.


Wow! Looks like I will be buying even more tickets, LOL.

--Mike

[pgermond]

Guys, save your money I know I have the winning ticket!

Scott - Sorry buddy, you have some bad and/or out of date info...... sorry.

[juanone]

Actually, guys, save your money. Went to a Palm Reader last night and she told me I had the winning ticket.

juanone 289

[weaver]

The raffle car build has been held up waiting for parts, I did take a few chassis today. The engine is almost finished, wheels are in and the dash assembly is going together.

[beast]

Another AWESOME build! This would look really great in my garage next to the 427. Looking forward to pics of the motor. Gary

[Master]

Something cool I just noticed when I went to the londoncobrashow.com site. My CAR! on the home page for the mid ohio selection picture. Very Cool
[thumb]

[OCC Pete]

Any updates on the car?

Thanks,
Pete

[weaver]

Pete, give me a call 256-546-2395

Alan

[eliminator]

Alan,

Surely your going to put a rear sway bar on this masterpiece!!;)

[dmswann]

I had the day off on Monday (01/16/12) and drove to Gadsden to visit Unique. The raffle car really looks good.....another painting perfection. Maurice and Alan were a little frustrated because pieces/parts are not coming in as promissed and they are anxious to complete the car. When finished it should be another show stopper.

[mkassab]

Alan,

Surely your going to put a rear sway bar on this masterpiece!!;)

My thoughts exactly... that way when I win it, I won't have to have it added :confused:

Mark

[weaver]

Got a call from the engine builder yesterday saying the engine was about to be dynoed, the first pull, with carb, made 456hp at 6000rpm. Not bad for a punched out 302! They installed the stack fuel injection and plan to dyno again on Monday, I will keep you posted.

[OCC Pete]

Looking good! :D

Pete

[pgermond]

Very nice ! [thumb]

[weaver]

Here are the latest pics of this years OCC Raffle car, enjoy.

[mkassab]

Looking good. I bought lots of raffle tickets... maybe I'm the lucky one?

Mark

[weaver]

More pics of this years raffle car. I hope to be finished next week if all the parts come in.

[pgermond]

Green (or is it yellow) with envy :D

[juanone]

Alan, Maurice, you guys are doing an incredible job. I want it, I want it...

[eliminator]

I like it, Good job!!
That should sell a few tickets!:banana:

[weaver]

I hope they sell more than they ever have before!!!

[weaver]

Several guys from the NACC came by yesterday to look at the Allen Grant tribute car, I'm the good looking guy second from the right!

[weaver]

The Allen Grant tribute car is almost finished, I took these shots with an overcast sky so the color doesn't show well. The Ohio Cobra guys are bringing it back for our customer run event in May so if you come bring money to buy tickets!

[weaver]

Here are a few bottom shots

[pgermond]

I noticed the bell housing isn't clipped.... clearance is okay? Just making sure before I buy my tickets :)

[weaver]

About 5.5" at the bell housing, that should be enough. The car also has longer foot boxes for taller drivers!

[Master]

Very nice Alan:BEER:

[dmswann]

A Cobra is not a Cobra until it's got a small "fish mouth" on the bottom of the bell housing. How the heck did you get 5.5" of ground clearance? I'm not sure I got that much clearance between my butt and the pavement!

[chris knueven]

Alan,

It looks really good.

I see a laundry list of things I'd like done to mine after looking at those pictures. I'll start a list ...

Chris

[Naumoff]

Looks great. Love the race cars.
I will be buying some tickets.

[weaver]

The original car sat high in the front so I am going to adjust this car that way, the brake cooler scoops will be added Monday and they need the extra ground clearance. Dennis you mihght want to come up for first Friday next week, al Slide might bring his car from Atlanta.

[eliminator]

Still no rear sway bar?

Can't be a race car without a rear sway bar!!

[weaver]

Rick, do you want to spring for the sway bar, we are about spent out!

[Jim Harding]

Rick, do you want to spring for the sway bar, we are about spent out!

Alan, is that still about 350?

[KrAzEcJ]

When I win it I will spring for the sway bar Alan. LOL

[pgermond]

I just bought my tickets, and although I plan on winning don't let that deter anyone from jumping in - it is for a good cause... Cystic Fibrosis [thumb]

[eliminator]

Well if I have to, I will install it. Just have to figure out which car gets the big garage!!:)

[juanone]

Mine of course

[weaver]

Jim Harding called and offered to pay for a sway bar but we are out of stock and the car will be picked up next week, I don't think we can get it done in time considering all that has to be done.

[weaver]

Rick, you can keep it in my garage!

[juanone]

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[Slither]

...and the car will be picked up next week, ...

Bummer:(! Was hoping it would be on display for the Homecoming...

[OCC Pete]

Bummer:(! Was hoping it would be on display for the Homecoming...

I think the plan is we're bringing it back for the homecoming and to be on display in Unique's booth at Carlisle, then we'll take it back to Ohio.

Pete

[Slither]

Awesome[thumb]! Really looking forward to seeing it.

[juanone]

Just be careful when you see the car at Homecoming, look but don't touch. I visited a fortune teller last week and she told me I will win this car and be bringing it back to Louisville with me from the London Cobra Show later this Summer..

Yeah, look but don''t touch, it's mine!!

[weaver]

It would be nice if one of our customers won it, it has happened before!

[Slither]

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It would be nice if one of our customers won it, it has happened before!

OK Alan,... I'll buy the winning ticket and bring her home:D! This is an awesome ride[thumb]. Sorry guys, looks like she's gonna be mine... :cool:

[weaver]

The guys from Ohio are picking up the Allen Grant Tribute car this morning and I wanted to post a few pics while it was still in our shop. This is the second car we have built to help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, we lost a family member to CF in 1991 so we try and help as much as possible. Remember to buy your tickets!!!!

[mkassab]

Alan, I love the finished product... great job a usual. I also like how you raised the front end. Congrats.

Mark

[weaver]

Engine buit by Patriot Performance of Gadsden Al 347 stroker, 467 hp @ 5900rpm, 440 ft lbs at 4800 rpm. Redline stack fuel injection, Tremec 3550, Jaguar 3.54 rear end.

[weaver]

Maurice loading the Allen Grant Cobra for its trip to Ohio!

[gasman]

Alan, car looks great. How do I buy a ticket?

[OCC Pete]

Alan, car looks great. How do I buy a ticket?

Buy tickets here: http://www.londoncobrashow.com/Default.aspx?pt=RaffleCarRegistration

Pete

[pgermond]

It is a beauty - you guys done good.... real good! [thumb]

[pgermond]

Alan, car looks great. How do I buy a ticket?

Where have you been hiding? What has it been..... 2 1/2 years since we last heard from you. How are you doing with the SCCA racing?

[OCC Pete]

The car got unloaded at our OCC meeting yesterday to rave reviews. It's a beauty!

Here's a video I made about the car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSrrfdCFArE

Lots of pics here: http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/

Pete

[weaver]

There is a post on clubcobra.com about the raffle car, we need Unique customers to comment and keep the post alive.

[mkassab]

Alan... what's the title?.... better yet, provide us a link

Thx Mark

[mkassab]

Found the link.... it's under Events

I also started a new link on clubcobra under All Cobra Talk with a link back to the Events..... that should help traffic flow

[weaver]

Thanks Mark!

[gasman]

Where have you been hiding? What has it been..... 2 1/2 years since we last heard from you. How are you doing with the SCCA racing?

Hello old friend. It was NASA racing, and I did it four seasons. I've got three second place trophies for my trophy case. Started to grow tired of it with so many people deciding to enter the frey. Racing in the SE has become a demolition derby...so I gave it up. I have a very nice SE30 racer is you know anyone looking to get in to it.

[OCC Pete]

New video I put together of the 2012 LCS raffle car in motion: Going for a spin in the 2012 LCS raffle car.wmv - YouTube (http://youtu.be/e694Jc0WrAo?hd=1)

Buy your tickets here: http://www.londoncobrashow.com/Default.aspx?pt=RaffleCarRegistration

While you're there, go ahead and register for the show! http://www.londoncobrashow.com/Default.aspx?pt=EventRegistration&rt=us

The car is currently en-route to Gadsden and will be at the Unique Homecoming!

Pete

[Slither]

The car is currently en-route to Gadsden and will be at the Unique Homecoming!

Pete


Oh Yah[thumb]!!!

[weaver]

We will have tickets for sale at Homecoming so bring yo money!!!

[OCC Pete]

Here's some pics of the car at the Carlisle Kit Car Nationals

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/cfd03b79.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5200276.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5200275copy.jpg

Buy your tickets here: http://www.londoncobrashow.com/Default.aspx?pt=RaffleCarRegistration

My Carlisle photo album: 2012 Carlisle Kit Car Import Nationals pictures by pballent - Photobucket (http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20Carlisle%20Kit%20Car%20%20Import%20National s/)

Pete

[weaver]

Thanks for posting the pics!!!

[OCC Pete]

Here's a few of the better pics:
(lots more here: http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260320.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260334.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260369.jpg


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260400.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260436.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260404.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2012%20LCS%20Raffle%20Car/P5260421.jpg

Pete