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| Tenrocca |
06-26-2012 05:50 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaydee
(Post 1197528)
Thanks guys. Talked to CR and there is no chassis rail behind the seat, so you can move the seat all the way back to the firewall. I'm 90% sure I'll go for the CR kit. Not my favorite color, but some black striping will set it out.
JD.
P.S.
Tenrocca, can the au rear end be shortened to accept deep dish?
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This is true, but the base of the seat wont be hard up against the firewall unless you like to sit with your seats on zero incline. ie riding with a pole shoved up your arse look. Popular in some circles. My seats are fixed back on what I think is a perfect angle and the base is about 6" off the bottom of the back wall with the top of the seat touching.
There a few threads on shortening the arms on a CR. not easy, but doable. Search the forum. That said there are some wheels that look good on standard dish. The Orphans 15" Team 3's look fantastic and I really like Gavs American racing salt flats (kidney bean). |
| Jaydee |
06-26-2012 06:10 AM |
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This is true, but the base of the seat wont be hard up against the firewall unless you like to sit with your seats on zero incline. ie riding with a pole shoved up your arse look. Popular in some circles. My seats are fixed back on what I think is a perfect angle and the base is about 6" off the bottom of the back wall with the top of the seat touching.
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The ones I've seen had a gap at the top as well. Yes I can't sit straight up.
If I need to, I'll get surgery to shorting my legs. I've had the cobra fever for years, and there is no cure. What is with these machines that inspires us. No woman will truly understand. "Yes that's nice dear" aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh.
JD
I've agreed to buy the cr, just waiting for his response.:D:D:D:D:D |
| alffie |
06-26-2012 09:33 PM |
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Originally Posted by AC-460
(Post 1197553)
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How did you fit a 9 inch center? Is there a kit you can buy? |
| Jaydee |
06-27-2012 12:09 AM |
It's done. After to many years of dreaming. I've bought a Cobra.:D:D:D:D:D:p It feels better then getting married. {glad the wife doesn't read this,lol].
I couldn't pass this one up.
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Think about the auto though - less desirable IMO if you ever want to sell.
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Your right. I'll make it a manual. I'm not going to use the 351 anyway. Talked to my engine guy, he said too heavy and wide. So it'll be a 302 windsor. What is a good manual, toploader?
Thanks again guys for helping me out. Guess I'll be here for a while getting advice on the build.
Now I got to get it from Penrith back to Adelaide somehow. What would a trucking company charge? If it comes to worse, I'll have to drive there.
JD |
| Dimis |
06-27-2012 12:48 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaydee
(Post 1197725)
It's done. After to many years of dreaming. I've bought a Cobra.:D:D:D:D:D:p
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Congats JD... Oh happy days :) |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaydee
(Post 1197725)
It's done. After to many years of dreaming. I've bought a Cobra.:D:D:D:D:D:p It feels better then getting married. {glad the wife doesn't read this,lol].
I couldn't pass this one up.
Your right. I'll make it a manual. I'm not going to use the 351 anyway. Talked to my engine guy, he said too heavy and wide. So it'll be a 302 windsor. What is a good manual, toploader?
Thanks again guys for helping me out. Guess I'll be here for a while getting advice on the build.
Now I got to get it from Penrith back to Adelaide somehow. What would a trucking company charge? If it comes to worse, I'll have to drive there.
JD
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Trucking quotes from Melbourne to Sydney when i got mine were around $800. The road trip is fun and it is great looking in the rearview mirror and seeing it sitting there on the way home. |
| Jaydee |
06-27-2012 01:50 AM |
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The road trip is fun and it is great looking in the rearview mirror and seeing it sitting there on the way home.
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True true. Best quote for nonn driving vehicle is $910. but it needs brakes. to 1700 but will take 3 weeks. I think it's best to pick it up. Would it be best to cover it? It'll be behind a van, so out of the wind anyway. And it'll be nice to hand over the cash personally. The guy will be in tears, I reckon.
JD |
| AC-460 |
06-27-2012 02:48 AM |
I am pleased you got it Jaydee...I would have really liked to buy it...Im pleased its going to a fellow forum member...If your going anywhere near Grenfell on your way through give me a PM
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| AC-460 |
06-27-2012 03:41 AM |
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Originally Posted by alffie
(Post 1197714)
How did you fit a 9 inch center? Is there a kit you can buy?
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I built my own chassis....Built with Jag centre...used an alloy 9 inch IRS centre direct jag replacement from Diff Technics at Kogarah...But they dont make them any more |
| Modena |
06-27-2012 04:47 AM |
congratulations Jaydee!
When I had mine shipped from CR in Sydney to Melbourne it was about $700, but was almost impossible to find anyone who would actually do it, and for that price it was only to the depot, so a mate towed it 50k's from depot to my place. If I had the tow capability I would have driven to Sydney to get it.
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| leroy17 |
06-27-2012 04:47 AM |
I would be doing a road trip to collect.
However, if you cant, try Ceva logistics for transport.
Congrats on the purchase, appeared to be a good deal.
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| xb-60 |
06-27-2012 04:51 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaydee
(Post 1197725)
It's done. After to many years of dreaming. I've bought a Cobra.....
.....I'll make it a manual. I'm not going to use the 351 anyway. Talked to my engine guy, he said too heavy and wide. So it'll be a 302 windsor. What is a good manual, toploader?....
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Congrats Jaydee!
Go with a Toploader! Incidentally, there's not much difference in size from a 351W (deck height around 9.5") to a 302 (around 8.2")
Cheers,
Glen |
| boxhead |
06-27-2012 05:07 AM |
Go a late model Windsor, running on petrol, get a 5 speed manual (TKO) seems popular.
Will make the car a great cruiser, it looked to have Ford engine mounts already.
Get an after market manifold and throttle body setup but in EFI and fit a turkey pan filter assy, will look just right.
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| Modena |
06-27-2012 07:29 AM |
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Originally Posted by Zedn
(Post 1197757)
Coyote would be good.
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that would cost almost as much as the car! :LOL: |
| Merv and Sharon |
06-27-2012 03:46 PM |
But it is a Ford, in a Cobra ... But also, plenty of good, cheap late model Windsors around, if they meet the emissions.
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I am going to have to move spots,
Not getting any bites here..
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| Dimis |
06-27-2012 09:29 PM |
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Originally Posted by Gav
(Post 1197835)
I am going to have to move spots,
Not getting any bites here..
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Here you go Gav... I throw you a bone :p
An LS Engine in a cobra...?
At what age did your mum drop you on your head!!!??? :eek:
Now with both footballers Will Minson & Brock McLean getting reprimanded for their "Mother" sledges I hoping this qualifies me for a couple days off work! :LOL::LOL::LOL: |
| OZCOBRA |
06-27-2012 11:21 PM |
Remember the old man went to GM first but they
were to DUMB too to see the potential!!!
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