The Euro 427 Chassis
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If you are seriously considering a Cobra replica you may have spent time at Kitcar shows examining examples of the breed, and possibly thought that some look a bit `busy' under the bonnet, in fact some look as though you'd have to remove the body to change a burnt radiator. The EURO 427 solves many of these problems, the twin-rail design means that nothing intrudes into the engine compartment, this means I) big engines fit easily (7.2 Cadillac) Ii) easier servicing/repair. We have designed our chassis around many parameters, ease of build being of high Importance, so you won't find access hampered by sheets of steel where your arm needs to be, and you can even leave the boot floor out so you can adjust the rear shocks on your first test drive. Safety, too, is important to us, so you'll even find a safety strap under the front of the propshaft, which will prevent a serious accident should the front propshaft joint fail under `spirited' acceleration.

So, have a good look at all the Cobra replicas, try these tests -
Jack under one corner `till two wheels are off the floor (on the same side) - open and shut the doors.(lf you can) Push the car on full lock - any `scrubby' noises?
Ask how the radiator comes out
Check for easy access to all parts when building.
Then come back to us with your deposit.

- A little trivia:-
A `EURO 427' chassIs has about 40m (120') of steel used in its construction.
There are about 60 other brackets and parts.
When painted It weighs about 90 kg (190 Ibs)
10 different Jigs are used during its construction.
Wheelbase, track and corner to corner tolerances are +/- 2.0mm (Better than Ford managed.)

The author helped develop the chassis for the EURO 427, and will be fabricating your chassis. He Is a fully skilled welder/fabricator having been coded to Lloyds BS4872 and ASME IX. He has welded everything from chassis for 30 tonne military vehicles to steam pipes at a nuclear power station. And he is an enthusiast.