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Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-20-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Ben, a 1985 mustang will work for this "kit". You...

Ben, a 1985 mustang will work for this "kit". You will need to gather parts from a 1974-1978 mustang II and also some rear suspension parts from a 1979-2004 mustang. Like I said, I will do my best to...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-20-2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Joe, the frame I had was indeed not for a longer...

Joe, the frame I had was indeed not for a longer CMC body. It was for the 90" wheelbase body. I know this for a fact.

Do you have a bare frame laying around for a short wheelbase CMC?
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-20-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Hi Ben. I am getting ready to ramp back up on my...

Hi Ben. I am getting ready to ramp back up on my CMC. Got my garage at home cleaned up and some cars moved around to where I can work on it at home instead of at work with limited space.

I will...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 05-22-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
RedEye, I was checking some dimensions on my...

RedEye, I was checking some dimensions on my chassis and it at some point became out of square/twisted...And as much as I had beefed it up, I cannot get it straightened back out :/

On that note, I...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 03-13-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Thanks patrickt, I'm hoping all this hard work...

Thanks patrickt, I'm hoping all this hard work will pay off. The ONLY thing I do not like about the SB is the chassis (but I think a lot of my problems are from somebody cutting it and changing it)....
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 03-13-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Beastly, I have not come up with my rear end...

Beastly,

I have not come up with my rear end setup just yet. I know that I want to run the panhard setup that is on the mustang that I purchased, so I know for a fact that provisions will need to...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-23-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
K, now let's talk about the Mustang that I just...

K, now let's talk about the Mustang that I just purchased. Remember I said I landed it for $1,200? Well, I plan to use the entire drivetrain from this car in mine now. This Mustang's modification...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-23-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
I was busy with work for a few days. One weekend,...

I was busy with work for a few days. One weekend, I was bored and got on Craigslist again and looked for mustang parts. I was absolutely shocked by what I saw.

There was an ad for a 1995 Mustang...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-23-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Armed with the new heads, I wanted to get...

Armed with the new heads, I wanted to get everything to a machine shop to get checked out and cleaned up for the rebuild. I stripped my 302 down to the block and crank to have it mic'd out at the...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-23-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
I wanted to jump back on the motor and having it...

I wanted to jump back on the motor and having it ready for when the chassis neared completion with welding. I new I wanted to stay with a 302, but I definitely wanted to get some different heads on...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-23-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Getting bored with welding, I had scored a deal...

Getting bored with welding, I had scored a deal on some Autometer Cobra gauges on eBay. They were evidently bought for a Factory Five Cobra back in the day and never used. They had 0 miles on the...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-23-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
We cut out our metal "frame correction" pieces....

We cut out our metal "frame correction" pieces. We tacked them loosely in place. Realizing it should work perfectly, we knocked them off and moved onto leveling the chassis before we began any...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
We have a local race shop that I tried to buy...

We have a local race shop that I tried to buy some box steel from. He informed me that most Nascar chassis only use .120" wall 2x4 box. He said 3/16" was overkill (made me feel good since this is a...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Found assembly manual!!!

I came across a link somebody had sent me. Can't remember who on this forum but thank you. It is the Fiberfab manual (which later became CMC and Street Beast) for the Cobra!

Here is the link to...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
I came up with a solution to my frame issue....

I came up with a solution to my frame issue. After doing some trigonometry, I worked out the dimensions I needed to change things back to. Since I am not the best welder in the world, I opted for...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
After doing some research and looking at multiple...

After doing some research and looking at multiple Street Beast/CMC chassis online, I realized mine looked slightly different. The owner of the car before me had a folder with pictures of it's...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
After looking over that list, I checked my...

After looking over that list, I checked my inventory. The only thing that I was missing was the tail lights (I guess that's not bad for a Street Beast lol). I also decided to run quick jacks instead...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Soon after that, I worked on taking inventory of...

Soon after that, I worked on taking inventory of all my parts. I found some videos on YouTube from a user named "Petes Hotrods" (you can find his channel here...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
I began cleaning the parts that were coming off...

I began cleaning the parts that were coming off the engine and listing them for sale. I sold the following parts soon after having the engine torn apart:

A3M1 EEC-IV Ford Engine ECU - $125
Engine...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Well, after the Cobra got delivered to my shop, I...

Well, after the Cobra got delivered to my shop, I unloaded everything and straightened up the shop a bit. Went to Harbor Freight and bought myself an engine stand (much needed and long overdue) and a...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 02-21-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
K, I haven't made an update in quite a while. I...

K, I haven't made an update in quite a while. I will spend the next few hours updating my build log. Stay tuned.
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-26-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,241
Posted By BoatBuilder3
Help! Need chassis measurements CMC/Street Beast!

So I discovered that somebody has cut my chassis at some point in time (why, I have no idea). From what I can tell, their work has caused the front suspension to be lower (effectively raising the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-17-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By BoatBuilder3
CMC/Street Beast Instructions?

I am looking for the CMC/Street Beast Cobra instructions that came with the kit. I know that the instruction manual is less than stellar, but I would like to find one for my documentation/reference....
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 10-11-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
10/4/2013 I purchased the CMC Cobra kit,...

10/4/2013

I purchased the CMC Cobra kit, associated parts, and a trailer as a package deal for $7,700. Delivery took place today. Most exciting day I've had in a while. I'm super anxious to really...
Forum: Cobra Build Logs 10-11-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,485
Posted By BoatBuilder3
BoatBuilder3's CMC Build Log

Last Friday, I took delivery of an unfinished CMC Cobra. Actually, not very much had been done to it at all considering someone ordered the kit 15 years ago and it has exchanged hands multiple times....
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