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hotrodyankee
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Last Activity: 07-06-2018 02:35 AM

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About hotrodyankee

Zip Code

60020

Biography

retired fire truck mechanic

City

Volo, Ill

State

il

Interests

all about cars!

Country

united states

Cobra Make, Engine

2001 B&B cobra

Engine type and displacement

Dart blk.400w

Major modifications

dart blk.400w-525hp

Tranny type

5 spd.3650

Race weight

2400

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Last Activity: 07-06-2018 02:35 AM
Join Date: 08-13-2017

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hotrodyankee liked post by lmmargheritis On thread : Cobra crash in California

Two men nearly loose their lives and the concern is about the Cobras originality? How about we reflect on how fast these cars can get away from us and send a prayer to the families involved. ...
Liked On: 05-27-2018, 02:31 PM
Posted On: 05-24-2018, 09:53 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by patrickt On thread : Question for those w/o PCV system - fumes

I have nothing like that. Either it's fumes coming out of your engine, or your percolating out of your boosters, but why don't you just put in a nice PCV? There's only upsides to one in a street...
Liked On: 03-23-2018, 02:20 PM
Posted On: 03-23-2018, 01:05 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by Luce On thread : GM Rear Metric Calipers with E-brake INFO NEEDED

Here's what you're looking for... ...
Liked On: 01-19-2018, 01:41 PM
Posted On: 01-19-2018, 08:17 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : GM Rear Metric Calipers with E-brake INFO NEEDED

Based upon what you wrote it's not clear to me whether your calipers have provision for emergency brakes and they're not working, or your calipers don't have e-brake provisions. Please advise. I...
Liked On: 01-19-2018, 01:41 PM
Posted On: 01-18-2018, 03:02 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : GM Rear Metric Calipers with E-brake INFO NEEDED

I bought my kit locally - it's from MBM - here's a link: DBK9- Universal Ford 9" Rear-End Universal Disc Brake Kit - MBM Brakes ...
Liked On: 01-19-2018, 02:48 AM
Posted On: 01-18-2018, 04:35 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by spdbrake On thread : GM Rear Metric Calipers with E-brake INFO NEEDED

From the B&B forums on this site (There are 4-5 threads about the emerg brakes, cables, routing etc...) B & B Cobra's --- Speak with Bryan Anderson [Archive] - Club Cobra...
Liked On: 01-18-2018, 12:40 PM
Posted On: 01-18-2018, 11:08 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by patrickt On thread : Cobra Owner Wannabe

My feeling is that true Cobraphiles can not be dissuaded, come Hell or high water.:cool:
Liked On: 01-05-2018, 01:54 PM
Posted On: 01-03-2018, 08:23 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by RB60 On thread : Cobra Owner Wannabe

Granted, I'm a new owner of my Cobra and have only put a few hundred miles on it this past fall, but this is what I told a friend who asked me what I thought of it... I said it is very loud and...
Liked On: 01-05-2018, 01:53 PM
Posted On: 01-03-2018, 04:09 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by Clois Harlan On thread : I foundAn Honest Cobra Builder and fabricator that does what he say's

I wanted give shout out to Barry McGill (formerly the other "B" in B&B Cobra (the best of the b's). At any rate I found myself in need of a competent and honest builder to get me past some unapproved...
Liked On: 01-04-2018, 03:19 AM
Posted On: 01-03-2018, 05:42 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by lnfletcher On thread : New member, 2001 B&B cobra

Welcome and glad to see another fellow B&B owner!
Liked On: 10-09-2017, 01:26 PM
Posted On: 10-09-2017, 07:03 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by 1795 On thread : New member, 2001 B&B cobra

Welcome aboard! Lot's of knowledgeable people here. Enjoy the car and be careful as the roads will start getting cold and a little slick in the north fairly soon. Cold tires and a cold road do not...
Liked On: 10-09-2017, 02:40 AM
Posted On: 10-08-2017, 07:23 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by LMH On thread : Did shelby ever make fiberglass bodys?

What Bill said! Without backing by a reputable manufacturer, that car could be a whole host of issues with no parts supply or backup. Larry
Liked On: 08-16-2017, 04:01 PM
Posted On: 08-16-2017, 02:17 PM
hotrodyankee liked post by mrmustang On thread : Did shelby ever make fiberglass bodys?

My personal opinion (as are all my posts on Club Cobra ;)), is to walk away from this one as the potential money pit it could turn out to be due to the unknowns. Bill S
Liked On: 08-16-2017, 01:12 PM
Posted On: 08-16-2017, 10:55 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by MOTORHEAD On thread : Did shelby ever make fiberglass bodys?

Not a bad looker though ! Never seen "frenched" tail lites on a cobra before.! Can we identify it ? No back brace for roll bar, dual tube door hinges with leather stop straps, those triangular...
Liked On: 08-16-2017, 07:18 AM
Posted On: 08-16-2017, 07:03 AM
hotrodyankee liked post by olddog On thread : Did shelby ever make fiberglass bodys?

40 yr ago was 1977. The original cars (aluminum body) stopped production in the late 60's. Shelby did not get interested in cashing in on the Replica car market until much later. I doubt seriously...
Liked On: 08-16-2017, 03:04 AM
Posted On: 08-15-2017, 06:58 PM

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