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03-30-2017, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Super.Snake
Are these extreme rare examples, or things to be worried about? I expect maintenance and tinkering, but not necessarily this. BTW-I'm leaning towards Superformance.
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These are extreme examples. The only car I have ever had catch on fire was made by General Motors. It happens.  For fuel and brake lines, you should only use braided steel lines and you should inspect your car before you drive it as if it were a helicopter (which are very difficult to safely land if they stall in mid-air or catch on fire).  |
03-30-2017, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
you should inspect your car before you drive it as if it were a helicopter...
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Is this really what you guys do (or should do) with these? |
03-30-2017, 07:15 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Super.Snake
Is this really what you guys do (or should do) with these?
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Yep, I'm not kidding you. |
03-30-2017, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Phoenix,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Ex owner of a polished Kirkham 427 S/C. Now Cobra-less and driving a mid-engine German hot rod.
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Yep, I'm not kidding you. |
Yes - every single time. Fuel lines, clutch line, steering linkage, spinners, brake lines. And if something does not sound or feel right when leaving, I turn around. These are hand made cars. |
03-30-2017, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Phx Mike
...if something does not sound or feel right.
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Or smell right. My last two leaks I have actually smelled first (gas and coolant).  |
03-30-2017, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
These are extreme examples. The only car I have ever had catch on fire was made by General Motors. It happens. For fuel and brake lines, you should only use braided steel lines and you should inspect your car before you drive it as if it were a helicopter (which are very difficult to safely land if they stall in mid-air or catch on fire). |
It is also worth carrying an additional fire extinguisher in the trunk. I have a v small one mounted in the cabin, but a larger ColdFire fire extinguisher in the trunk.
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03-30-2017, 09:58 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by dcdoug
It is also worth carrying an additional fire extinguisher in the trunk. I have a v small one mounted in the cabin, but a larger ColdFire fire extinguisher in the trunk.
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I do the same. I keep a nice fancy Halotron clean unit in the cockpit, in case it's my car that's on fire, and an old fashioned messy powder extinguisher in the trunk, in case it's your car that's on fire. |
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