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Cobra emblem dimensions
« on: February 22, 2020, 03:53:09 PM »
Can someone please give me the exact dimensions of the Cobra emblem that is on the fender of a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR?

Thanks in advance.
« Last Edit: February 22, 2020, 03:55:26 PM by dirpubsaf »
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2020, 07:24:53 PM »

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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2020, 12:21:44 AM »
Thanks Coralsnake, however the link only shows placement. 

I am looking to by a pair of the Cobras and want to confirm they are the right height and width.

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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2020, 08:20:08 AM »
There is only one size if you buy the correct 68 snake.

The one in the photo does not appear correct


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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2020, 08:25:22 AM »
The side stripes on the picture you posted are different from the OEM stripes, just an observation

The snakes should be the same on both sides (no left and right)
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2020, 01:20:02 AM »
So the passenger side would face towards the front of the car and the drivers side would face to the rear, correct?

And the ebay listing you put down would be correct OEM?

I am attaching a pic from Scott Drake, is it correct OEM?
« Last Edit: February 24, 2020, 01:26:44 AM by dirpubsaf »
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2020, 05:40:06 AM »
No! ..the snake never faces to the left as you look at it

Just assume all the Drake stuff is incorrect and you will be fine

The link I posted has the correct snakes, much different in appearance
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2020, 07:08:54 AM »
In your first photo, there is no way to tell if that is left or right side of car. That orientation is correct for both sides. (as it should be)
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2020, 11:26:12 AM »
I suspect the Scott Drake picture has unknowingly been reversed .
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2020, 11:56:24 AM »
the Scott Drake parts are not correct for a 1968.

The F6ZZ part number indicates those are for a 1990s vehicle

The originals are not plastic
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2020, 12:13:10 PM »
Thank you.  I talked to them this morning and they didn't mention that.

Here is one that states it is NOS for 68-71.  But the snake definitely looks different on the horizontal scales on the front.  They appear to have "texture" or vertical lines rather than smooth like the Cobranda cobra.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1968-1969-1970-1971-FORD-FAIRLANE-TORINO-SHELBY-COBRA-METAL-SNAKE-EMBLEM-NOS-/143536273343?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2020, 12:24:34 PM »
Here's one that claims to be factory correct also.  Apparently I have a large learning curve ahead of me!  ???
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Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2020, 02:05:58 PM »
Those look correct

There is a version that is not flat, when you lay it down for 1969

The 68 snake is flat