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Title: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: CV355 on August 05, 2020, 09:32:05 AM

I have been designing billet mounting brackets, supports, etc for various components in our '69 Mach 1.  In one case, I had the '69 "Cobra Jet" cursive emblem CNC'd into the center radiator bracket I designed, which turned out awesome.  Who knows, maybe there is a market for them.  I figure designing around $200M in systems should qualify me to make a few brackets...   ;D

I am working on a dash plaque to cover the switch holes that were (unfortunately) drilled into it a few years back.  Was there an official Cobra Jet symbol for 1969? 

I see the 1968 version. 
(https://www.autopartsdb.net/assets/images/ProductImg/1/16099A_MAIN-01.JPG)

1969 only seems to have the cursive emblem. 
(https://www.cjponyparts.com/media/catalog/product/cache/207e23213cf636ccdef205098cf3c8a3/e/m/emh1_1.276.jpg)

There are the modern Cobra-Jet emblems, but I don't know if it would be tacky to use that design.     
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dlAAAOSwDNdVgy0-/s-l400.jpg)

The car is lightly resto-modded, except for the interior. Any opinions?

Title: Re: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: Dan859 on August 05, 2020, 06:07:01 PM

I like the 68 version

Title: Re: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: Gregwill16 on August 06, 2020, 08:35:27 AM

+1 I like the 68 version the best. The 69 Fairlane Cobras had a snake as well.

Title: Re: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: turbohunter on August 06, 2020, 08:44:22 AM

Hmmm
I like the ‘68 also.
I’m thinking it might be fun on the glove box door of my ‘67 since I’m hoping to drop a CJ into it.
Might be worth some quizzical looks from passers by.

Title: Re: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: Dumpling on August 06, 2020, 04:15:07 PM

Does anyone know the story behind "Cobra Jet"?

I always thought it sounded like a flatulent snake whenever it came up in conversation, even back in my teenage years.

Title: Re: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: CV355 on August 07, 2020, 05:08:08 AM

I'm also leaning towards the '68 emblem.  That would be easy to vectorize and machine.

Quote from: Dumpling on August 06, 2020, 04:15:07 PM

Does anyone know the story behind "Cobra Jet"?
I always thought it sounded like a flatulent snake whenever it came up in conversation, even back in my teenage years.

I don't know the story, but I think your theory would make for a good rumor... haha

Title: Re: '69 Cobra Jet Emblems?
Post by: shady on August 07, 2020, 07:53:58 AM

A ripoff cross between Shelby and Oldsmobile?