Work began with the rear bumper. After removing the stock bumper, he installed a wood frame and modeling foam. Modeling clay was then placed on top of the foam, and it was sculpted to the final shape as seen in the pictures. A fiberglass mold was made over the clay, from which a local manufacturer produced the part. After several days of sanding, the new bumper was painted and installed. Unfortunately, the contours of the new bumper did not leave enough room for the stock mufflers. Therefore, aftermarket mufflers were installed and moved closer together, to the point where the tailpipes almost touched. This, in turn, caused another problem because the tailpipes now interfered with the trunk well, so the bottom of the trunk well had to be cut out and a new false floor installed (which is included in the conversion kit.) Demetry was able to reuse all the stock lights but covered them with vacuum-formed, tinted plastic. The front bumper was produced in the same manner, although it was a little less involved. Modification to the front bumper was limited because it had to blend with the contours of the stock fenders and hood.
The whole process took about a year and a half. The first major public appearance of the completed car was at Corvettes at Carlisle in August of 2003. If you are a kit or component car guy with an "old" C5 you want to modify, body, or put your own stamp on, without being gaudy, you may want to consider a Tiger Shark. For more information, contact Demetry Design, 1286 Hunter Ave., Dept. KC, Columbus, OH 43201, (614) 738-0390.
Colorado Cruise
The Mile Hi Cobra Club (MHCC) has announced their first Cruise Colorado event, inviting members and perspective members to join them on a great long weekend planned for July. The group will be departing Denver on July 21. The first stop is Crested Butte, Colorado. From there, they head to Durango on July 22. To see some of the great attractions in Durango, they will be staying over on July 23. Outings include going to Silverton by train or car. The following day, the group will embark to Glenwood Springs. A soaking in the hot springs is on tap after this relatively long day. On the 25th they all head back to Denver through Glenwood Canyon and past Vail or over Independence Pass.
For the entry fee of $30 for MHCC members, and $35 for non-members, attendees will get a few goodies including a shirt, maps, and directions. The entry fee will be used to cover club expenses, and all remaining money will be donated to the Colorado State Patrol's widow's organization.
Mile Hi's intent is to have a fun weekend of driving and sightseeing. To that end, they are creating an informal event that will allow small groups to set their own pace and take side-trips without fear of holding up the group. The only official planned event is a dinner on Saturday evening in Glenwood.
Club member Dan Melson has volunteered to supply a truck and trailer for a support vehicle. For those that may trailer in to Denver, a lot has been secured where you can park your trailer and tow vehicle. Cobra ownership is not required, but initially, Mile Hi would like to restrict participants to Cobra enthusiasts and their club members.
If you are coming from the South or West, you may want to join the party beginning in Gunnison or Durango. As the trek will be going over some pretty high passes along the way, and because the event starts out at the mile-high altitude, those running carbs are strongly urged to re-jet down 2 to 4 jet size numbers. For additional information, contact Gary Patrick at gary.patrick@milehicobraclub.com, (303) 979-4977, or visit the Web site at www.Milehicobraclub.com.
Ev-Morr Back in Action
After a two-year hiatus, Everett-Morrison is accepting orders for parts pertaining to its current Cobra Replica version for customers who have an Everett-Morrison Cobra Replica and need parts to finish their cars.