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Aussie Mike
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-19-2018, 09:08 AM
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What is the life expectancy of a Cobra?
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Aussie Mike
Given there's plenty of Corvettes from the 50's...
Given there's plenty of Corvettes from the 50's and 60's still rolling around I don't think we have to worry too much about the longevity of a fiberglass body.
Cheers
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
03-28-2018, 07:14 PM
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Engine / Transmission. Which way to go.
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3,401
Posted By
Aussie Mike
So if anyone is interested in the math it's...
So if anyone is interested in the math it's pretty straightforward.
The Gear ratios are readily available on the web for most gearboxes. Lets take the Tremec TR3550 as an example
1st 3.27:1...
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Australian Cobra Club
03-28-2018, 10:29 AM
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Engine / Transmission. Which way to go.
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Aussie Mike
The CNC also make machining up some of the more...
The CNC also make machining up some of the more fiddly parts easier. This is the block off plug for the old reverse lockout position. A time consuming job on the manual mill.
It uses the the...
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Australian Cobra Club
03-28-2018, 10:17 AM
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Engine / Transmission. Which way to go.
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3,401
Posted By
Aussie Mike
With the mid shift conversions I keep trying to...
With the mid shift conversions I keep trying to improve them with everyone I do. I now have a CNC mill and I've spent a fair bit of time programming up a new shifter design.
This is the latest box...
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Australian Cobra Club
03-28-2018, 09:52 AM
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Engine / Transmission. Which way to go.
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3,401
Posted By
Aussie Mike
It's no secret I'm a fan of the T56. I've spent...
It's no secret I'm a fan of the T56. I've spent some time playing with them.
With any gearbox choice it's not just about the box it's also about the rear end ratio you use with it. The box will...
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Australian Cobra Club
03-15-2018, 05:12 AM
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BoxShed new home
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Aussie Mike
I like my american barn Dave. Cheers
I like my american barn Dave.
Cheers
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
08-12-2017, 04:08 AM
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AWD ICCARS Cobra
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Aussie Mike
I reckon I'd be looking for a Holden cross 8...
I reckon I'd be looking for a Holden cross 8 gearbox and front diff. Should be able to adapt it to the Audi motor. Cross 8 has a transfer case on the back and a shaft going forward.
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Australian Cobra Club
08-08-2017, 09:31 AM
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AWD ICCARS Cobra
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Posted By
Aussie Mike
Are we taking bets on how he does it? I'm...
Are we taking bets on how he does it?
I'm thinking chain or belt drives to bring the drive forward. Big toothed belts like they use on Harley rear ends.
Cheers
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
07-22-2017, 11:27 PM
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Sticky:
The POOL ROOM
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Aussie Mike
This is fantastic news Brett :)
This is fantastic news Brett :)
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
07-03-2017, 12:04 AM
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Shed build #777
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8,122
Posted By
Aussie Mike
On my old shed I had the concrete purred up the...
On my old shed I had the concrete purred up the the colorbond wall and even and a narrow strip around the outside so effectively sealing the shed as the bottom edge of the wall sheet was buried in...
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Australian Cobra Club
06-26-2017, 10:53 PM
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Car to enjoy with your family
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Posted By
Aussie Mike
I'm a fan of 61-63 Thunderbirds. Been looking to...
I'm a fan of 61-63 Thunderbirds. Been looking to get one for some time now.
The shape is an acquired taste but I love them. All the best features from the jet age /space age cars. Fins and tail...
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Australian Cobra Club
06-18-2017, 07:29 AM
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not a cobra
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Posted By
Aussie Mike
Shot Gun shell base is a neat touch LOL!
Shot Gun shell base is a neat touch LOL!
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
06-07-2017, 12:17 AM
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Shed build #777
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Posted By
Aussie Mike
Excellent! Love a shed build thread. Watching...
Excellent! Love a shed build thread. Watching with interest.
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
06-05-2017, 05:25 AM
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Shelbyfest 2017
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1,522
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Aussie Mike
I was watching some vintage racing clips and I...
I was watching some vintage racing clips and I saw it in the side bar and thought ??? Watched and laughed my ass off.
I thought they were some brave drivers. Hand cranking the engine over with a...
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Australian Cobra Club
06-04-2017, 04:37 PM
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Shelbyfest 2017
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Aussie Mike
Just found an idea for an event at shelbyfest. We...
Just found an idea for an event at shelbyfest. We could have sprints, motorkana and this...
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Cheers
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
05-21-2017, 04:00 AM
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Bolwell Mk7 - the enemy within!
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4,021
Posted By
Aussie Mike
Cool project. I'm a fan of these. There...
Cool project. I'm a fan of these.
There were a few with Ford V8s installed from memory. I reckon a late model Ford Barra 6 would be a great motor in one of these.
Cheers
Mike
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
05-11-2017, 01:24 AM
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ABS a requirement for ICVs in NSW
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Posted By
Aussie Mike
If they have no way of properly testing it then...
If they have no way of properly testing it then you may as well just put a sticker on the dash that says ABS. Run all the brake hoses through an aluminum box with some wires coming out and tell them...
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
05-04-2017, 10:10 PM
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VDO Smiths Gauges
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Aussie Mike
Pills, I've got big Autometer gauges and they...
Pills, I've got big Autometer gauges and they also use up a lot of real estate behind the dash. Lighting is not great either as they rely on light shining around the edges of the gauges as the gauge...
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-30-2017, 11:52 PM
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23
Shannons or Lumleys
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1,730
Posted By
Aussie Mike
I've got 3 cars with Shannons. No complaints so...
I've got 3 cars with Shannons. No complaints so far but no claims either.
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-30-2017, 10:31 PM
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23
Shannons or Lumleys
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1,730
Posted By
Aussie Mike
I remember Gav was given the option to buy his...
I remember Gav was given the option to buy his wreck back but he declined. Shannon's didn't give the wreck back for nothing.
Cheers
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-28-2017, 07:41 AM
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257
CR3171 Finally going back together!
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39,436
Posted By
Aussie Mike
Oh dear...
Oh dear...
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-28-2017, 05:45 AM
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New 331 Windsor Build
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4,501
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Aussie Mike
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Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-27-2017, 10:05 PM
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257
CR3171 Finally going back together!
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39,436
Posted By
Aussie Mike
I've also bought a few rolls of adhesive backed...
I've also bought a few rolls of adhesive backed sand paper in different grits. This stuff is great because you can stick it to different shape/sized blocks and it's quick and easy to change.
...
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-27-2017, 10:00 PM
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257
CR3171 Finally going back together!
Views:
39,436
Posted By
Aussie Mike
I've bought most of my prep supplies so far from...
I've bought most of my prep supplies so far from Bayford in Campbelfield. Prices seem pretty reasonable. A 4L tin of that 3M filler was only about $50.
Parts - Bayford...
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
04-27-2017, 09:51 PM
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257
CR3171 Finally going back together!
Views:
39,436
Posted By
Aussie Mike
No need to remove the gelcoat for body filler....
No need to remove the gelcoat for body filler. Just key the surface thoroughly so the filler gets a good mechanical grip. I sand the area with 80 grit and that seems to work.
The new fillers seem...
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