Been moving steadily along. I had an alternator clearance issue where the pulley hit the chassis brace because my chassis was built prior to the LSA coming onto the market (the LSA sits a little further forward in the engine bay). Pace were great and sent me down a complete new brace that I could use as needed, but the fix was achieved by notching the support bracket and TIG welding in filler metal. I was then able to mount the alternator and run all the belts.
I fitted the tailshaft and completed the fuel system by mounting the pumps and the filter. I had to use some spacers to raise the mounting plate as the rear neck initially wanted to hit the diff cage.
I also bled the brake and clutch system with a pressure bleeder that made things so much easier! I also fabricated a plate to mount the ECU and fuse box, and then ran the engine harness through the firewall.
On Sunday, I trailered the Cobra to an auto electrician who specialises in hotrods and race cars. He was referred by a friend who is involved in the hotrod scene. Chris is going to be wiring up the car, fitting heated seats, will fit my stereo, the immobiliser, steering lock controller and seatbelt timer. He expects to have the car completed by Cup Day weekend.
Because my heater occupies the space where the battery is suggested to be located, I chose to mount it in the boot above the fuel pressure regulator.
Wiring has commenced! Chris is very efficient and had made great progress in a short amount of time. These pics are from last night and he spent the whole day on the car today so no doubt he's achieved a whole lot more.
Once the wiring is completed, technically the car will be ready for it's first start. I'm just waiting on my headers before I can do that.
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