02-23-2010, 12:12 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Originally Posted by ERA 778
Dan,
If it's not too late, one good suggestion: drill all of the rivet holes for the front inner fender panels before you take the panels off. Also, when drilling, just drill enough to mark the steel tube that reinforces the hood opening, then remove the panel and drill into the tube. I must have broken a half-dozen 9/64th drills before I figured out the problem! It's very hard to line up the drill properly centered on the tubing when you can't see it.
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778 - I just finally figured out what you meant by the steel tubes reinforcing the hood opening. I didn't realize there were steel tubes embedded in those thickened flanges. I thought it was just built up fiberglass. I'll be sure and do as you suggested.
Thanks
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