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The Halligan
02-24-2020, 04:33 PM
Hey everyone!

I'm very excited to be joining the forum after years of dreaming of Cobras. It all started in the early '90s when the neighbor that lived behind my family's house owned a Shelby Cobra. I don't know if it was a kit, a reproduction, continuation, or a legitimate Cobra. I do know he did not build it. Since that time of seeing his metallic blue Cobra with white racing stripes and running to my back driveway every time he would start up, a Cobra has been my dream car. The closest I ever got it to was maybe 6 feet only to watch watch him drive away in a thunderous roar. To date, 6 feet is still as close as I've ever gotten to one and I have never driven or ridden in one. Still...the dream persists.

At this point in my life (and with the Corona Virus in full swing) it's time to start planning before we all turn to flesh eating zombies. I would say I am 12-18 months away from purchasing my FFR kit. I have mostly decided on the build specs and more importantly, colors. However, I still have a ton of questions. My brother-in-law and I are planning to go through the Roadster Build School in Michigan this year. Unfortunately, they're booked through June. I will have to keep my eye open for new classes as they get posted. I would also like to connect more with the members here and members that are local to the North Texas area (Dallas/Plano/Frisco/Mckinney/etc) whether that's on the forums or at a local meet.

Once again, very happy to be here to learn and meet some good people with a really awesome shared interest.

shark92651
02-24-2020, 06:01 PM
I'm in Frisco. Send me a PM if you want to check mine out and go for a ride. I am up for taking it out most weekends if the weather is nice.

The Halligan
02-24-2020, 07:42 PM
PM Sent. I actually just moved from Frisco to Plano, so we're close. I'd love to check your build out especially since you're running a coyote.

GoDadGo
02-24-2020, 08:15 PM
Welcome Aboard Neighbor!

The Halligan
02-24-2020, 08:59 PM
All the way from Slidell! Thank you for the warm welcome. In another life, I was a critical care paramedic and spent some time on a few rigs in the Gulf out of Port Fourchon. I still have a few of them boys that live in the Abbeville area and the Wife and I came down to New Orleans for a few days in December. Born and raised in Texas, but I sure do love me some Louisiana!

shmelty
02-24-2020, 09:29 PM
Welcome from MA. Never been to Texas but will get there this year on business. I heard there might be good brisket down there ;)

The Halligan
02-24-2020, 09:55 PM
Thank you and yes sir! Best Brisket in the world. If you're in the Austin or Dallas area, I can definitely make some recommendations.

legend42
02-26-2020, 07:23 PM
I am in east Plano and just received my Mark IV complete kit Saturday. I am going to the build school the end of March. I have finished my inventory and plan on starting the build with some of the basics before the build school. Feel free to reach out anytime.

Rob

Old Timer
02-26-2020, 08:04 PM
If you can get down there, this is the place to be!

http://www.texascobrameet.com/

I had my reservations, but work made me cancel this year.

BadAsp427
02-29-2020, 12:25 AM
Welcome... Be sure to ask all the questions you have... Most people on this forum are the best... the rest are just awesome!