Heavy Z Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Does anyone have pics of this kit? All I've ever seen is the one at ZParts.com and was wondering if there are more. I'd sure wish it was still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 These replicas use a Cobra chassis, not the ZCAR platform: http://www.daytona-coupe.com/products/kitdescriptions.html http://www.hdrcoupe.com/ The only Z-Car based kit I know of was from about 10 years ago Puckett Auto Works 9968 Cleary St. Santee, Ca 92071 (619) 258-2052 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Z Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 Beutiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Haven't seen a Z based Cobra coupe for many years but here's a link to the Factory Five Racing version http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffrkits/coupe/coupekit.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soulfly454 Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 uh is it just me or does that cobra kit car look like the bat mobile with down syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 uh is it just me or does that cobra kit car look like the bat mobile with down syndrome It's one of the absolute coolest looking race cars of all time IMO. I'd much rather own one then a 427 Cobra open top. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluto Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 OMG Daytona Cobras are absolutely awesome looking.. are those pics of Z based kits or some of the F5R kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluto Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 OMG Daytona Cobras are absolutely awesome looking.. are those pics of Z based kits or some of the F5R kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 lets not forget Pete Brock of BRE fame actually designed the daytona coupe while working for carol shelby, and I must say that ket does not do justice for the origional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted July 4, 2003 Share Posted July 4, 2003 Right on - Pete Brock helped design it and the kit is almost identical to the real thing http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/CarPicDisplay.php?carnumber=138&pictureID=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Washington Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 There was a Z-based Cobra Daytona kit available at one time from a company called Nalle. I have one of their installation manuals and some photos (nothing scanned) courtesy of one of my customers. I have no idea where the molds wound up. If anyone finds them, let me know...I have received several requests for that kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 I have a friend with an old Daytona Coupe body kit on a 240Z. He did alot of modifications to the original kit to try and make the proportions closer to the original car. This kit was sold by someone in Virginia. I can try to get more info on it. Unfortunately, the kit is separating from the rusty Z. The owner plans to remove the panels and store them until he can get $$, another Z, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Washington Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 Who's your friend, Pete? I spoke with a guy a couple of years ago who had a car and kit in similar condition to what you describe. I was going to copy some of the information I have for him, but his phone numbers don't work anymore. You can email me off line if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 AW had an interesting short on the "Brock Coupe" (remake of the Datona) being imported into the US. They were originally held up by customs and only recently allowed "in" as a result of Carrol Shelby deciding to litigate this later in time. As much time as Pete spent on these cars, I was a bit disappointed to hear Carrol considering litigation against Pete. I'm obviously not in his (Carrol's) shoes, but come on, you've had fun, and have just about sued anybody who makes a replica, so enjoy retirement and ease up. Yes, this is easy for me to say being I'm not trying to protect a trademark, but I hope when I reach his age (and medical condition) that I savour the great things I was fortunate to be involved in and rest peacefully in retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 John, did I ever get back to you on this? He's now decided to keep the Daytona car and repair it back to usable/presentable condition to drive it. Just my opinion, but Carroll can take a hike. All he's done for the past 20 some years in the car's arena is piss and moan about kit Cobras. This article sums up how I feel about the grumpy old fart: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/classic-mustangs/2000-July/023297.html In my youth, I looked up to him. Now I just shake my head when I think about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 My brother recently(last couple of weeks) spoke to a guy who said he had 5 of 7 Daytona replicas built by a guy here in Richmond VA. He sold them all to a guy in PA a few months ago. The reason we sought this guy out is he used to have a GTO Replica that we saw from time to time. When we asked him about the GTO, he said he never had a GTO, that he only had the Daytona's. Either he doesn't know the differance between a 250 GTO, and a Daytona, or he has lost his mind. I KNOW he had a GTO as recently as 5 years ago. This may or may not help anyone. I just thought it applied to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Washington Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 That's interesing. One of my customers in PA has a friend who recently wound up with a couple of them. Maybe it's the same guy! Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleek Z Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 John, I believe one of the guys with one of the Daytona kits in PA is named Vu. As I understand it, he purchased his from another friend nearby which tells similar story of a guy up north with several kits for sale several years ago. My understanding is that between Vu and his friend, they have at least 3 Daytona kits in varying states of less than perfect condition that they purchaased from this mystery man up north of them. Vu has sent me several photos of these Daytonas over the years, none of which are very exciting to look at. Requests for better ones have not been answered so far. btw, I was just contacted by the owner of Tomahawk Z kit #004 (of 29 made), a Cobra looking Z car based kit, in the SF bay area, asking me to photograph and broker for sale his freshly painted and restored Tomahawk Z. The Tomahawk kit is built on a 72 240Z and is running a Rebello performance engine with triple side draft large Mikuni carbs. Pics will be taken next week and Car for Sale ad will be published aobut a week later at ZPARTS.COM. For those that know how difficult it is to find a Tomahawk Z kit to buy anywhere in the US these days, this car may interest some of you or your wealthy friends. Please check it out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 It's amazing the stuff that turns up on eBay. Here's a Puckett Shelby Daytona coupe kit for (and including) a Z car. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=7251&item=2431606259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Just read this. "Tom Nalle designed and built a conversion kit to transform Datsun 240Z sports cars into a quasi-replica of the Cobra Daytona Coupe. The kit consisted of a set of fiberglass panels that were attached to the Datsun body. Datsun running gear could be used, or an engine swap was available to fit a Ford 302 under the hood. Nalle was located in Richmond, Virginia." Harold W. Pace- The Big Guide to Kit and Specialty Cars, page 151 Chapter 4 - The Eighties - Send in the Clones Other than Jamie's brother's contact, this was the first I had heard of this kit. I've seen one parked in front of the Weyerhauser paperboard box plant in Richmond, VA (about 10 yrs ago) that may have been a Nalle car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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