Confused newbie...

69F110 · 01-20-2006, 04:35 PM

Hello everybody! My name is STeve Davis, and I am currently stationed in Heidelberg, Germany (US Army). I have purchased what was believed to be a 1994 Mustang Cobra...it is a 1994, but I don't think it is a Cobra now.

Reason 1: VIN Check on line comes back to a 1994 GT.
Reason 2: I am a novice, but there seems to be some inconsistency with the Cobra specific items on this car.

Either way, I am happy to have the car, and plan on getting it back in top running condition regardless of it's true status. It does look good for the life it has led the past 2 years.

Question: Do the Cobra VIN's come back as a Cobra? Are there a specific VIN Code that lets me know it is a Cobra??? Just want to clarify it. It is currently badged as a Cobra, so I'd like to know for my own good if I'm going to be driving a GT rebadged to look like a Cobra.

Thanks All, Nice website and firum... my true love is 1967-1972 model Ford Pickups...but there are not any over here in Germany...so I found the Mustang and snatched it up.

God Bless,

mojosvt · 01-20-2006, 10:41 PM

To my knowledge, they do come back as Cobra's. I know I didn't have to tell my insurance, and they knew.

**cobrabitn** · 01-20-2006, 11:22 PM

Go to www.google.com and type in the VIN. Hit enter. The next page will come up with a "carfax" heading. Just click the link and it will tell you if your Mustang is a real Cobra or not.

That's how I check to see people who join SCMC own real SVT Cobras or not.

tones688 · 01-21-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojosvt

I know I didn't have to tell my insurance, and they knew.

I can vouch for this one as I went through it two weeks ago

**cobrabitn** · 01-21-2006, 10:40 AM

Tony...your order number is 959 but your SCMC number is 01534.

tones688 · 01-21-2006, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrabitn

Tony...your order number is 959 but your SCMC number is 01534.

lol, fixed now, sry

69F110 · 01-21-2006, 11:59 AM

Well,

It comes back to a Mustang GT Coupe, 5.0L V8 EFI HO

Here is the VIN: 1falp42t2rf166124

So, how taboo is it for someone to drive around in a GT badged like a Cobra? If you all tell me how to load some photos, I'll post some so you all can tell me what you think. As I mentioned in the first post...I am a novice and think it looks pretty good...although I have caught some inconsistencies in the mustang model, but not the Cobra stuff. For instance it has the 96 and up tail lights on it...not the 94's.

venomous · 01-21-2006, 01:12 PM

Does the steering wheel airbag say "COBRA" or just "MUSTANG"? Most of the time when people "clone" cobras they do not change the airbags.

tazzracing1 · 01-21-2006, 04:59 PM

I checked it at fords vin site. Yes it is a gt. This is the website address to goto for the rest of the info on your car.
www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools
I hope this help and anyone else who needs it.

69F110 · 01-22-2006, 03:05 AM

Tazzracing1: Thanks for the website.

Venomous: Yes, the Airbag just says Mustang.

Okay- So I have a GT dressed as a Cobra. For $300.00 I guess I win either way. Good deal all around. I will probably rebadge it to GT standadrs...not sure I want to run around with a made up Cobra.

Thanks again for all your help.

nckissfan · 01-22-2006, 10:18 AM

there are a lot of people that don't care about that, so you are a rare breed. It's nice to see someone from Europe driving a Mustang. Have fun with it, that is all that matters

69F110 · 01-22-2006, 03:09 PM

I'm actually a Soldier, stationed in Germany...from Plant City, Florida. There are quite a few Mustangs over here...mostly from Soldiers and Civilians stationed here supporting the US Army. There is a website...not sure if I can add an address...have to go back and read the instructions.

Nonetheless, this Mustang will be cruising tha Autobahn alot, representing the fine American made product that it is.

01-20-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
69F110 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 8	Confused newbie... Hello everybody! My name is STeve Davis, and I am currently stationed in Heidelberg, Germany (US Army). I have purchased what was believed to be a 1994 Mustang Cobra...it is a 1994, but I don't think it is a Cobra now. Reason 1: VIN Check on line comes back to a 1994 GT. Reason 2: I am a novice, but there seems to be some inconsistency with the Cobra specific items on this car. Either way, I am happy to have the car, and plan on getting it back in top running condition regardless of it's true status. It does look good for the life it has led the past 2 years. Question: Do the Cobra VIN's come back as a Cobra? Are there a specific VIN Code that lets me know it is a Cobra??? Just want to clarify it. It is currently badged as a Cobra, so I'd like to know for my own good if I'm going to be driving a GT rebadged to look like a Cobra. Thanks All, Nice website and firum... my true love is 1967-1972 model Ford Pickups...but there are not any over here in Germany...so I found the Mustang and snatched it up. God Bless, __________________ STEVE DAVIS SFC, USA Heidelberg, GE. (Via the US Army)

01-20-2006, 10:41 PM	#2
mojosvt SCMC Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 614	To my knowledge, they do come back as Cobra's. I know I didn't have to tell my insurance, and they knew. __________________ 1997 Kenny Brown Cobra Convertible! 1996 Mystic Cobra Coupe, Griggs and MM track ready SOLD 2003 Mineral Gray Cobra convertible #466, 1 of 152 SOLD

01-20-2006, 11:22 PM	#3
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Go to www.google.com and type in the VIN. Hit enter. The next page will come up with a "carfax" heading. Just click the link and it will tell you if your Mustang is a real Cobra or not. That's how I check to see people who join SCMC own real SVT Cobras or not. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-21-2006, 10:40 AM	#5
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Tony...your order number is 959 but your SCMC number is 01534. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-21-2006, 11:59 AM	#7
69F110 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 8	Well, It comes back to a Mustang GT Coupe, 5.0L V8 EFI HO Here is the VIN: 1falp42t2rf166124 So, how taboo is it for someone to drive around in a GT badged like a Cobra? If you all tell me how to load some photos, I'll post some so you all can tell me what you think. As I mentioned in the first post...I am a novice and think it looks pretty good...although I have caught some inconsistencies in the mustang model, but not the Cobra stuff. For instance it has the 96 and up tail lights on it...not the 94's. __________________ STEVE DAVIS SFC, USA Heidelberg, GE. (Via the US Army)

01-21-2006, 01:12 PM	#8
venomous Polk County Redneck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Polk County, NC Posts: 557	Does the steering wheel airbag say "COBRA" or just "MUSTANG"? Most of the time when people "clone" cobras they do not change the airbags. __________________ ~1995 "Rio Red" Cobra #3379 of 4005 2.2 Kenne Bell Blowzilla/ Flowzilla Supercharger (12# Boost), AFR 165 Aluminum Heads 61cc, TMoss Port Matched Cobra Lower, Trickflow 1.7 Roller Rockers, Crane 2031 Camshaft, 3/8" Intake Spacer, 60# Injectors, Accufab 75mm Throttle Body w/ Blank Spacer, DynoJet Wideband Commander, MSD Pro Billet Distributor, MSD Blaster Coil, SCT Big Mouth Meter BAF 2400, JLT Custom Cold Air intake, Deleted EGR/ Smog, Mac Chrome Radiator Pipes, Mac Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers, Mac O/R H-Pipe, Flowmaster Cat-Back, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Ford Racing 3:73 Gears, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Cobra R Wheels Pro Dyno Tuned to 498 RWHP 497 RWTQ

01-21-2006, 04:59 PM	#9
tazzracing1 SCMC Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paw Paw, michigan Posts: 904	I checked it at fords vin site. Yes it is a gt. This is the website address to goto for the rest of the info on your car. www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools I hope this help and anyone else who needs it. __________________ 2003 S/C Cobra(born 6/10/2002 #439 of 8394) 2.93 pulley/Cold air intake X-pipe with cats/Magnaflowcatback Strut tower bar and subframe connectors MGW shifter second to none/best of the best Billetflow pullies with snub pulley 1997 Cobra(retired) www.michiganmustang.com

01-22-2006, 03:05 AM	#10
69F110 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 8	Tazzracing1: Thanks for the website. Venomous: Yes, the Airbag just says Mustang. Okay- So I have a GT dressed as a Cobra. For $300.00 I guess I win either way. Good deal all around. I will probably rebadge it to GT standadrs...not sure I want to run around with a made up Cobra. Thanks again for all your help. __________________ STEVE DAVIS SFC, USA Heidelberg, GE. (Via the US Army)

01-22-2006, 10:18 AM	#11
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	there are a lot of people that don't care about that, so you are a rare breed. It's nice to see someone from Europe driving a Mustang. Have fun with it, that is all that matters __________________

01-22-2006, 03:09 PM	#12
69F110 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 8	I'm actually a Soldier, stationed in Germany...from Plant City, Florida. There are quite a few Mustangs over here...mostly from Soldiers and Civilians stationed here supporting the US Army. There is a website...not sure if I can add an address...have to go back and read the instructions. Nonetheless, this Mustang will be cruising tha Autobahn alot, representing the fine American made product that it is. __________________ STEVE DAVIS SFC, USA Heidelberg, GE. (Via the US Army)

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