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Cobra jet c6 identification assistance

Started by 1968GT500CS, July 29, 2023, 07:50:11 AM

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1968GT500CS

Hello,

Can this set of pictures confirm my transmission is a cobra jet version.  I think it is.  Past articles seem to confirm these case numbers, part numbers.  The R servo, I understood was not an easy bolt on fake it.  The milling was different on case for the higher performance version transmission.

Any comments, assistance from more knowledgeable is appreciated.  I am selling and do not want to misrepresent the part.

Thanks

Royce Peterson

If it is a real CJ transmission the VIN will be stamped on top. A Marti report for that VIN will confirm if it is a 428CJ / SCJ or not.

1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: Royce Peterson on July 29, 2023, 09:27:51 AM
If it is a real CJ transmission the VIN will be stamped on top. A Marti report for that VIN will confirm if it is a 428CJ / SCJ or not.
If it was sold over the counter (doubtful) or a warranty replacement (possible) there would be no VIN on it.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang Track Toy, 1998 SVT Cobra, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
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Royce Peterson

Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on July 29, 2023, 12:16:14 PM
Quote from: Royce Peterson on July 29, 2023, 09:27:51 AM
If it is a real CJ transmission the VIN will be stamped on top. A Marti report for that VIN will confirm if it is a 428CJ / SCJ or not.
If it was sold over the counter (doubtful) or a warranty replacement (possible) there would be no VIN on it.

I've never seen one like that but it's possible I guess.
1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

1968GT500CS

Thanks for the recommendation...Martiauto could not verify a complete vin to give me enough information, (or would not).  So can anyone tell me by the r servo, the case numbers etc are in fact cobra jet transmission, without a piece of paper report.  I did not think the cobra jet version was easily faked with r servo...any experts assist?

Royce Peterson

1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

shelbymann1970

Quote from: 1968GT500CS on August 17, 2023, 09:20:14 PM
Thanks for the recommendation...Martiauto could not verify a complete vin to give me enough information, (or would not).  So can anyone tell me by the r servo, the case numbers etc are in fact cobra jet transmission, without a piece of paper report.  I did not think the cobra jet version was easily faked with r servo...any experts assist?
what is the partial vin?
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)

roddster

  Am I wrong?  I thought that if the trans was put into a Cobra Jet equipped car, the tail shaft housing would be cast iron and not aluminum.
   That little trick came from the car known as Lil' Red.

Coralsnake

That is correct. Cast iron tail shafts were used. Engineering and casting numbers on the case are not helpful in identification. A partial VIN or an original tag is very helpful.

I guess internal examination of individual parts might aid in identification.
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Royce Peterson

Quote from: roddster on August 19, 2023, 11:37:32 AM
  Am I wrong?  I thought that if the trans was put into a Cobra Jet equipped car, the tail shaft housing would be cast iron and not aluminum.
   That little trick came from the car known as Lil' Red.

Cop cars also got cast iron tail shafts. The VIN tells you a lot of what you need to know. The column shift arm tells me it was installed in a Cyclone or a Fairlane.
1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

roddster

  All I am going to add is that it seems that the tail shaft in the photo is aluminum.

shelbymann1970

Quote from: Royce Peterson on August 19, 2023, 04:55:22 PM
Quote from: roddster on August 19, 2023, 11:37:32 AM
  Am I wrong?  I thought that if the trans was put into a Cobra Jet equipped car, the tail shaft housing would be cast iron and not aluminum.
   That little trick came from the car known as Lil' Red.

Cop cars also got cast iron tail shafts. The VIN tells you a lot of what you need to know. The column shift arm tells me it was installed in a Cyclone or a Fairlane.
Vin was from the "A" plant in 1969. 9A1xxxxx
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)