On Friday morning, I came to the conclusion that the SilverCobra was not going to be complete and make to Austin without serious help from some experienced Cobra guys. My SOS e-mail went out to several TCC members and on Saturday morning Cory Hess, Alan Drewry and John Ross arrived with tools in hand to survey the situation and we all jumped into the engine compartment. By the end of the day, we had completed the upper and lower radiator hoses, removed/then reinstalled the fuel pump in order to tighten the lower
oil cooler line, solved my pesky alternator bracket attachment, bled the brakes/clutch lines, rerouted some wires, etc.
Sunday afternoon, my three amigos showed up again and my son Matt, Gary Morris and Matt Tice, all helped fix a water neck leak, cut header gaskets, run some more wire looms, install side pipes and prepare the beast for firing. It took a while to get the fuel to find the carb, but she finally kicked in and the Stroker roared to life…what a beautiful sound…grins and high fives all around.
All that is left now is to the carpet, shifter, seats, seats belts, brake vents and a few minor things. Austin – here I come. Guys – I owe you big time – thanks again.
