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Forum: Classic Roadsters II 01-15-2025, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Chicagowil
It has been a while since I have both worked on...

It has been a while since I have both worked on the CR or posted the status. This fall life kept getting in the way of either. Between a bit of travelling, working around the house, and severe colds...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 09-24-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Chicagowil
I think I solved my own question. It turns out...

I think I solved my own question. It turns out that Classic Roadsters did not list, in the wiring diag the wires to the switch itself. But looking for any spare wires in the dash wire loom I found...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 09-21-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Chicagowil
Headlight switch wiring

It has been a busy and long summer with little to no time to finish the CR1.

But finally, I have had time to get back to the final thrashing of the wiring to complete the car. I finished the...
Forum: Registration Forum 05-22-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,772
Posted By Chicagowil
Sorry

Sorry
Forum: Registration Forum 05-22-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,772
Posted By Chicagowil
I just had a potential buyer back out of the sale...

I just had a potential buyer back out of the sale of another car I have after he read online that it seems Wisconsin has started blocking any homebuilt cars from being registered if they are...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 05-12-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22
Posted By Chicagowil
I finally went with American Racing Chrome Torq...

I finally went with American Racing Chrome Torq Thrust M wheels in 17x8 & 17x9.

The fronts bolted right on. The rears had quite a bit of offset so I used a 1 3/4" centric hub spacer.

The tires...
Forum: Tires and Wheels 04-27-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13
Posted By Chicagowil
That is why I finally chose 17" wheels for my...

That is why I finally chose 17" wheels for my car.

I would have made the investment to convert to a narrowed rear axle to tuck the 15" X 9.5" knock off wheels I had if there would have been a...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 04-03-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22
Posted By Chicagowil
I did consider narrowing the axle. It was going...

I did consider narrowing the axle. It was going to cost about $900 by the time I had the housing shortened, have new custom axles made, and convert from the C-clips. Then it was another $1,400 for...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 03-28-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22
Posted By Chicagowil
After a winter with travel, health issues and...

After a winter with travel, health issues and helping friends suffering their own health crisis, I am back on trying to finish my project before summer arrives.

One of the items I have struggled...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 03-21-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Chicagowil
I have one available. I decided not to use mine....

I have one available. I decided not to use mine. I installed the typical "garage door" handles.

Let me know if you want it.
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 01-10-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Chicagowil
Not sure. Mr Bruce may know. Or he can make a...

Not sure. Mr Bruce may know. Or he can make a custom one to fit.
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 01-09-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11
Posted By Chicagowil
The headers for the CR are very different than...

The headers for the CR are very different than any other kit used. And you have the added difficulty of it being a 351 block which locates the headers at a higher position in the engine bay.
...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 01-09-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11
Posted By Chicagowil
The headers for the CR are very different than...

The headers for the CR are very different than any other kit used. And you have the added difficulty of it being a 351 block which locates the headers at a higher position in the engine bay.
...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-02-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 51
Posted By Chicagowil
Let's not forget Shelby approached GM first to...

Let's not forget Shelby approached GM first to source a motor for his dream.

That said, I do prefer the Ford motors in the replicas.
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 11-21-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By Chicagowil
As acquired, my CRI came with the stock T5...

As acquired, my CRI came with the stock T5 shifted handle for the 90 Mustang, with its dog leg bend coming rearwards. It was too far back to be comfortable.

When I reinstalled my powertrain, I had...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 10-14-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15
Posted By Chicagowil
The CR was set up, as stated, for a 88-93 Mustang...

The CR was set up, as stated, for a 88-93 Mustang 8.8 rear end.

I have an 1990 Mustang 8.8, 3.73 posi in my car now. It came with drum brakes. I figured I am not racing the car, and the brakes...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 10-02-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10
Posted By Chicagowil
I am still wrestling with my choice for wheels. ...

I am still wrestling with my choice for wheels.

Several years ago, I purchased a set of used 5 pin knock off Cobra II wheels. They came with the adapters. They are front- 7.5 X 15 & rear 9.5 X...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 09-30-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10
Posted By Chicagowil
Vintage wheels sells the choice for CR as: ...

Vintage wheels sells the choice for CR as:

Front- 2 x 15 x 8 with 5.0 backspace
Rear- 2 x 15 x 10 with 6.0 backspace

The wheels that came with the CR kits typically were 15" X 8" with 3.75"...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 09-08-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7
Posted By Chicagowil
I did h make a rough cover to raise the height...

I did h
make a rough cover to raise the height of the area around the short shift unit. If interested, you may have it as a starting point. Or I can get a couple of photos of what it is and some...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 09-08-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7
Posted By Chicagowil
Do not think I had that issue. But I did start...

Do not think I had that issue. But I did start with a short shift adapter and removed it because it stuck up too high for a normal boot. I then added a 289 style shift handle. Do the side exhaust...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 09-02-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19
Posted By Chicagowil
There is a gentleman here in Lake Geneva, WI that...

There is a gentleman here in Lake Geneva, WI that I have seen tooling around in a polished bodied Cobra. Have not gotten a chance to speak to him yet. But it is a thing of beauty!

I did notice,...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-31-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 288,880
Posted By Chicagowil
We recently pulled the trigger on replacing the...

We recently pulled the trigger on replacing the old, rotting cedar deck boards (no small task- 1200 sqft) with new composite decking. We decided, at my wife's & my age, to have it done by...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-13-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 58
Posted By Chicagowil
Love the Starburst wheels!

Love the Starburst wheels!
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-08-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 58
Posted By Chicagowil
Still in process. Came home a couple of months...

Still in process. Came home a couple of months ago from paint. But with summer events/family gatherings, have not been able to finish it....
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 07-12-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22
Posted By Chicagowil
There is a lip on the cowl brace just under the...

There is a lip on the cowl brace just under the curved fiberglass cowl top. The round tube protruding down is for the defroster hose to attach.
...
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