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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: 68ShelbyKR on February 22, 2020, 03:53:09 PM

Title: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR 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.
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake on February 22, 2020, 07:24:53 PM
http://www.thecoralsnake.com/stripes
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR 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.

Take care
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake 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
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake on February 23, 2020, 08:23:02 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-70-Shelby-NEW-Cobra-Coiled-Snake-Emblems/333442430682?epid=9018065529&hash=item4da2b7b6da:g:f6IAAOSwRVBanWfm
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake 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)
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR 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?
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake 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
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake 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)
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 24, 2020, 11:26:12 AM
I suspect the Scott Drake picture has unknowingly been reversed .
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR on February 24, 2020, 11:50:28 AM
Actually, Scott Drake offers a left and right Cobra

https://www.kentuckymustang.com/Cobra-Emblem-LH-All-Years-Scott-Drake-p/15491.htm

https://www.kentuckymustang.com/Cobra-Emblem-RH-All-Years-Scott-Drake-p/14948.htm
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake 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
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR 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
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR 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!  ???
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake 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
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake on February 24, 2020, 02:08:00 PM
Here you go the F9ZZ snakes... left and right

http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=9419.msg78291;topicseen#msg78291
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Coralsnake on February 24, 2020, 02:17:15 PM
QuoteI talked to them this morning and they didn't mention that

Further confirmation they dont know anything 🤨
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 24, 2020, 02:29:26 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on February 24, 2020, 02:17:15 PM
QuoteI talked to them this morning and they didn't mention that

Further confirmation they dont know anything 🤨
Next time tells how you really feel  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cobra emblem dimensions
Post by: 68ShelbyKR on February 24, 2020, 03:32:36 PM
Thank you!