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Frank Messina
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ALL COBRA TALK
03-21-2019, 08:26 AM
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Garage flooring to cover failed epoxy
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2,400
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Frank Messina
I suggest looking into dry ice media blasting as...
I suggest looking into dry ice media blasting as a good way to remove the previous coating without damaging the substrate and with little mess except for the old epoxy. I have seen this process in...
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ALL COBRA TALK
03-20-2019, 09:32 AM
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Rim information wanted
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687
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Frank Messina
Shelby Wheel was a customer of mine in the late...
Shelby Wheel was a customer of mine in the late 70s and I visited the plant on San Fernando Rd in Los Angeles on a number of occasions. They offered me a smokin' deal on a set of those in 5 lug which...
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ALL COBRA TALK
02-21-2019, 01:47 PM
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what angle is your windshield?
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Frank Messina
Just for reference I set mine at 53° to match the...
Just for reference I set mine at 53° to match the soft top that I never bought.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/Frankm1/DSC00413R.jpg...
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ALL COBRA TALK
02-18-2019, 03:54 PM
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Help identifying QFT carb please
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Frank Messina
That is a timed vacuum port that is not needed in...
That is a timed vacuum port that is not needed in your case since you are not running vacuum advance and should be capped off. It does nothing at idle but supplies vacuum when the throttle is opened...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-10-2018, 01:47 PM
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FFR leather seats, hope I made the right choice
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Frank Messina
I have these seats in leather in my car. They are...
I have these seats in leather in my car. They are really nice and are a great buy. I made a couple of adjustments to improve the thigh support to suit me which has worked out very well. Check with...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-10-2018, 12:11 PM
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427 SC build
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2,993
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Frank Messina
Suspension, plumbing, brakes, wiring for...
Suspension, plumbing, brakes, wiring for starters.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-10-2018, 09:45 AM
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427 SC build
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Posted By
Frank Messina
Maybe I missed it but is there a reason why you...
Maybe I missed it but is there a reason why you are doing the body/sheet metal work first?
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-16-2018, 09:54 AM
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having to wait 90 seconds between posts is silly
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Frank Messina
Geez, it just took me 90 seconds to compose an...
Geez, it just took me 90 seconds to compose an answer to that one. Forget two
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-08-2018, 02:39 PM
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Think im driving this thing too much...
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1,495
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Frank Messina
I'm in the what are you saving it for camp. I'm...
I'm in the what are you saving it for camp. I'm heading for 28,000 miles on mine, and it still shines.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-06-2018, 09:57 AM
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" Bedding " procedure for Hard brake pads
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749
Posted By
Frank Messina
Check out Porterfield R4S brake pads. Highly...
Check out Porterfield R4S brake pads. Highly recommended.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-06-2018, 09:40 AM
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I have a 2007 build with very poor lights. Has any--
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Frank Messina
LEDs are one answer but there are a lot of things...
LEDs are one answer but there are a lot of things you should address before taking that step. Are your headlights on relays? What size wire do you have? You need 14 ga or more. Are you well grounded?...
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-05-2018, 01:39 PM
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Headers
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508
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Frank Messina
Just have tabs welded onto two of the primary...
Just have tabs welded onto two of the primary tubes and onto the corresponding collector tubes. Insert 10-32 screws and nuts and voila! Fixed. Cheap and easy too.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-05-2018, 09:48 AM
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Fuel Issues
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Frank Messina
Looks like somebody got carried away in the fuel...
Looks like somebody got carried away in the fuel supply department. There is no need for two electric pumps but since you do have them they need to be fed separately from the tank and the output...
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-23-2018, 10:18 AM
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Rear End Gear Ratio
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Frank Messina
You need to provide more information about your...
You need to provide more information about your car (trans and tires) before you can expect any relevant guidance.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-17-2018, 11:06 AM
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My New Cobra's Heart Beat, And Mine
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Posted By
Frank Messina
640 X 480 or just enter 700 and let the program...
640 X 480 or just enter 700 and let the program calculate the other.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-17-2018, 10:10 AM
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For Sale: 1965 FFR Shelby Competition Cobra
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924
Posted By
Frank Messina
Very nice car at a great price. A 1:30 at big...
Very nice car at a great price. A 1:30 at big Willow is moving right along.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
02-23-2018, 01:22 PM
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What car cover do you like?
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Posted By
Frank Messina
In the garage I use nothing. Using a cover...
In the garage I use nothing. Using a cover indoors invites contact IMHO. Any dust can easily be swept off with a duster. For outdoors I use a custom fit Weathershield cover I helped develop jointly...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-11-2017, 04:16 PM
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New here and new car : Air filter question
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Posted By
Frank Messina
Eric, With the engine sitting up like that you...
Eric,
With the engine sitting up like that you don't have many options. This is not a recommendation, just something to think about. It is however low and will fit up into the scoop. You are really...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-11-2017, 03:08 PM
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body contortion for your Cobra
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1,622
Posted By
Frank Messina
I did that with the wheel on AND with my butt in...
I did that with the wheel on AND with my butt in the Sube' Cobra Classic seats. Felt like Houdini trying to escape the straight jacket.
Frank
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-11-2017, 01:16 PM
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Can SB100's be returned to California?
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447
Posted By
Frank Messina
Your best bet would be to call DMV and ask. Let...
Your best bet would be to call DMV and ask. Let them know you still have the CA SPCN title. If the original BAR sticker is in place even better.
Framl
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Holley Tuning
05-08-2017, 02:07 PM
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Leaking fuel bowl screw gaskets
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3,926
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Frank Messina
I had a warped primary fuel bowl that eventually...
I had a warped primary fuel bowl that eventually resulted in pulling the threads out of the main body. My point is be careful with applying increasing amounts of torque to the screws to stop the leak...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-08-2017, 01:57 PM
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Do You Think Having A Non-Ford Engine Is Wrong ?
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4,532
Posted By
Frank Messina
I just can't get excited about a Cobra with off...
I just can't get excited about a Cobra with off brand power. I guess I remember too well the general ho hum interest in early replicas with Chevy power. Back then there was an excuse, Ford didn't...
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Factory Five Racing
01-26-2017, 08:05 AM
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Factory Five owners sign in here.
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67,580
Posted By
Frank Messina
As I said, better late than never. ;) Plus, as...
As I said, better late than never. ;) Plus, as evidenced by Ang's beauty they're still building them with creative style. Love the shape of the top Ang. What's the secret to getting into the trunk? ...
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Factory Five Racing
01-25-2017, 09:36 AM
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Factory Five owners sign in here.
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67,580
Posted By
Frank Messina
I can't believe I never posted to this thread,...
I can't believe I never posted to this thread, but better late than never.
This is a no donor IRS Mk II built by me in 13 months. Paint by Jeff Miller.
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Tires and Wheels
01-24-2017, 09:52 AM
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Tire suggestions for my cobra
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4,127
Posted By
Frank Messina
If you can abide the goofy (IMHO) sizes, the...
If you can abide the goofy (IMHO) sizes, the Mickey Thomson SR tires are probably the best reasonably priced 15" tires you're likely to find. Next in order are either the MT ST or Cooper Cobra. ...
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