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The Cars => Replicas and Tribute => Topic started by: jolsen42 on November 13, 2018, 07:24:59 PM

Title: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on November 13, 2018, 07:24:59 PM
I posted a thread about my 289 replica about 5 or 6 years ago but was lost in the great meltdown  :-\
A little history, This is my tribute to csx2367. I've loved this car since I first saw it cruising around No New Jersey. It was owned by Joe Angeleri who had been the original buyer. Joe owned 2367 for I believe 46 yrs. Its' presently owned by Dave Wathen. I built this myself using a Factory Five chassis and the body was made by Mr. Bruce (Bruce Chervenack). I fabricated all the aluminum sub structure, engine compartment, interior dash and glove box. The glove box door was a challenge but I'm pleased with the way it came out. And Oh yes, the trunk. I tried to replicate as closely as possible with what I had to work with. The motor is a 1965 289 HiPo, (I love the sound of solid lifters, almost erotic) with an original 289 Cobra dual quad set up. Carter carbs, 3258s and 3259s. It has a five speed Tremec and a straight axle 3:55 trac loc rear. Here are some pics.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tCMMq6sT/7-19-14-0021hr.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHcbSHkG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RV1nxHtx/011.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCzLvMT3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MTjvPMw4/010.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RCmzfrt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xd9G8P33/006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsdHdZgs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hn8XRvTd/005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGyMZcBN)
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: propayne on November 13, 2018, 07:29:37 PM
Wow - great job!

Thanks for posting - love pictures!!

- Phillip
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: corbins on November 13, 2018, 07:30:53 PM
very nice... must be fun to drive !!
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: 557 on November 13, 2018, 07:46:36 PM
Usually I don’t really like replicas but that thing is super cool,kudos!
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: 683760 on November 13, 2018, 07:55:21 PM
Awesome car.  Great job
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Bigfoot on November 13, 2018, 09:02:21 PM
Good color
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: JD on November 14, 2018, 01:25:17 AM
That is Really nice!!
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: ITHERTZ on November 14, 2018, 09:36:40 AM
Wonderful! 
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: chris NOS on November 15, 2018, 11:33:43 AM
great car !
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: greekz on November 15, 2018, 11:59:45 AM
Nicely done!
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: 1690 on November 15, 2018, 05:09:27 PM
Very nice...beautiful color....

My only suggestion, lose the BFG raised white letters.  Either go with a correct looking Michelin or those would look better turned around/black walls.  The car will look much richer.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: JWH on November 15, 2018, 07:27:04 PM
What is the back story on fabricating the trunk (boot as the Brits say)? And the glove box?
Great looking car, well done sir!
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: JD on November 15, 2018, 11:07:38 PM
WhiteWalls... Seems a number of street 289's had them new.  ( I think they were part of one of the Option packages - others will know better)
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: roddster on November 16, 2018, 09:49:22 AM
  Great looking.  Goodyear should be embarrassed that they left the 14" & 15" tire market behind for the restorers and 60's cars.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Dwathencars on November 16, 2018, 09:53:41 AM
CSX2367 was delivered new with whitewall Goodyears with the whitewalls turned inside, on painted wheels.  Like many street 289 Cobras. Within a few weeks of delivery Joe had acquired Dunlop chrome wire wheels and used those most of the time.  I have original documents for that, and of course the Highlander Green “Lincoln” paint.  So I have both sets of wheels/tires and I switch back and forth.  CSX2367 has won two SAAC Premiere awards, once with Joe A and then at Watkins Glen after I had gone thru the cosmetics after acquiring the car.  So of course the painted wheels/inside whitewalls are required for SAAC shows.    Dave
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on November 16, 2018, 08:43:29 PM
No, that's an original AMCO luggage rack. :)

John O
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on November 16, 2018, 08:50:32 PM
Very nice...beautiful color....

My only suggestion, lose the BFG raised white letters.  Either go with a correct looking Michelin or those would look better turned around/black walls.  The car will look much richer

These are old pictures. I just purchased some whitewall tires.

John O
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Bill on November 16, 2018, 09:51:14 PM
Very nice...beautiful color....

My only suggestion, lose the BFG raised white letters.  Either go with a correct looking Michelin or those would look better turned around/black walls.  The car will look much richer

These are old pictures. I just purchased some whitewall tires.

John O

Still waiting for you to come visit :D
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on December 09, 2018, 10:53:50 AM
Hi Bill. hoping to in the spring. Did you notice who is sitting behind my car in the last photo? Our old friend Mr. Karns. That was the last car show he attended in Oct 2017. Miss him.

John O
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: TJinSA on December 09, 2018, 11:07:01 AM
John,  Your car truely is a work of art and beauty. 
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Bill on December 09, 2018, 11:11:17 AM
Hi Bill. hoping to in the spring. Did you notice who is sitting behind my car in the last photo? Our old friend Mr. Karns. That was the last car show he attended in Oct 2017. Miss him.

John O

John,

   We need to get everyone together and hoist a glass in memory of “Da Mook” :D we miss him as well.

Look forward to seeing you.

Bill
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on October 07, 2021, 07:55:23 PM
These are some new pics of ma baby, with whitewalls.  ;D

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/v668/jolsen42/IMG_0097.jpg
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/v668/jolsen42/IMG_0090.jpg
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/v668/jolsen42/IMG_0098.jpg
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Bill on October 07, 2021, 07:57:21 PM
Looking good my friend  8)
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: FL SAAC on October 07, 2021, 09:15:10 PM
Outstanding
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: shelbydoug on October 08, 2021, 07:41:08 AM
I posted a thread about my 289 replica about 5 or 6 years ago but was lost in the great meltdown  :-\
A little history, This is my tribute to csx2367. I've loved this car since I first saw it cruising around No New Jersey. It was owned by Joe Angeleri who had been the original buyer. Joe owned 2367 for I believe 46 yrs. Its' presently owned by Dave Wathen. I built this myself using a Factory Five chassis and the body was made by Mr. Bruce (Bruce Chervenack). I fabricated all the aluminum sub structure, engine compartment, interior dash and glove box. The glove box door was a challenge but I'm pleased with the way it came out. And Oh yes, the trunk. I tried to replicate as closely as possible with what I had to work with. The motor is a 1965 289 HiPo, (I love the sound of solid lifters, almost erotic) with an original 289 Cobra dual quad set up. Carter carbs, 3258s and 3259s. It has a five speed Tremec and a straight axle 3:55 trac loc rear. Here are some pics.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tCMMq6sT/7-19-14-0021hr.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHcbSHkG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RV1nxHtx/011.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCzLvMT3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MTjvPMw4/010.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RCmzfrt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xd9G8P33/006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsdHdZgs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hn8XRvTd/005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGyMZcBN)

I knew that situation well. Nice job. You pretty much captured it.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: JD on October 08, 2021, 09:12:08 AM
Great looking car - nice work!

Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: 6S1568 on October 08, 2021, 09:14:10 AM
Perfect choice of color! Love your car.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: greekz on October 08, 2021, 12:52:40 PM
Great looking car.  Really like the dark green!

What is the color designation?
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on October 08, 2021, 03:36:31 PM
I've been kicking around building the Factory5 FIA car. I was thinking of doing a vintage dirty as raced looking wrap with a couple bare spots of "aluminum" showing.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Dittle on October 08, 2021, 09:15:27 PM
Love your car. Great color. Yes that solid lifter sound is really something.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: mbriggs on June 10, 2022, 09:48:49 PM
Love your car John.  I have one very similar.  Mine is an Aurora.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: daltondavid on April 08, 2023, 01:30:06 PM
stellar creation! I love the story of the build as it adds so much to the finished product.
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on May 16, 2023, 01:12:59 PM
David, thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated. I've gotten a little too old (82) and much too fat to drive. Bad back, two replacement knees, so I'm thinking of selling. It's tough getting old.  :(
John O
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Bill on May 16, 2023, 02:58:05 PM
David, thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated. I've gotten a little too old (82) and much too fat to drive. Bad back, two replacement knees, so I'm thinking of selling. It's tough getting old.  :(
John O

John,

    I'll give you $100 cash for it, but you'll have to throw in the MG Midget that used to sit unloved in the back of your garage in NJ to sweeten the deal on my end.  ;D  ;)

Bill
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: jolsen42 on August 07, 2023, 10:19:19 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: JD on August 07, 2023, 11:48:59 PM
David, thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated. I've gotten a little too old (82) and much too fat to drive. Bad back, two replacement knees, so I'm thinking of selling. It's tough getting old.  :(
John O

If I win the lottery I'll contact you - really like your car!
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: Bill on August 08, 2023, 07:32:44 AM
David, thank you so much, it's greatly appreciated. I've gotten a little too old (82) and much too fat to drive. Bad back, two replacement knees, so I'm thinking of selling. It's tough getting old.  :(
John O

If I win the lottery I'll contact you - really like your car!

You couldn't go wrong, John was a true pioneer in the FFR community when he was building this car.

Bill
Title: Re: My replica 289 Roadster
Post by: 69gt500 on August 09, 2023, 05:38:58 PM
Beautiful car! I love the "clean" look of the engine bay and such. I am confident the next owner will get some great enjoyment out of the car. Good luck in finding the right buyer.