SAAC Forum
The Cars => Replicas and Tribute => Topic started by: jolsen42 on November 13, 2018, 07:24:59 PM
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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)
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Wow - great job!
Thanks for posting - love pictures!!
- Phillip
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very nice... must be fun to drive !!
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Usually I don’t really like replicas but that thing is super cool,kudos!
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Awesome car. Great job
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Good color
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That is Really nice!!
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Wonderful!
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great car !
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Nicely done!
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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.
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What is the back story on fabricating the trunk (boot as the Brits say)? And the glove box?
Great looking car, well done sir!
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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)
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Great looking. Goodyear should be embarrassed that they left the 14" & 15" tire market behind for the restorers and 60's cars.
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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
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No, that's an original AMCO luggage rack. :)
John O
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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
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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
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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
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John, Your car truely is a work of art and beauty.
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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
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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
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Looking good my friend 8)
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Outstanding
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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.
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Great looking car - nice work!
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Perfect choice of color! Love your car.
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Great looking car. Really like the dark green!
What is the color designation?
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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.
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Love your car. Great color. Yes that solid lifter sound is really something.
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Love your car John. I have one very similar. Mine is an Aurora.
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stellar creation! I love the story of the build as it adds so much to the finished product.
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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
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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
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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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!
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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
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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.