New Build - Page 9

Cobra01 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-18-2013, 02:03 AM

Hi Dan

They are not i repeat not rivets.

They are Hex Cup Head bolts with a Nylock nut on the underside.

I will post a close up photo on friday or saturday ( It depends on my social calender).

They look very cool i think.

Tony,

I am using a 5 Speed Tremic with a tall 5th gear and a 3.7 Ratio diff .

It should be a quickie off the lights and it should climb tall trees with no effort at all lololol.

Cheers

Brad

d488y2 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-18-2013, 04:20 PM

Brad, Thanks for clearing that up.

d488y2 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-18-2013, 11:47 PM

Brad, I see you have a 14-1-14 pattern for the Bonnet Scoop. I know there were a number of rivet patterns used on the original cars. The most popular patterns are what enthusiasts call 15-1-15 pattern & 12-1-12 pattern.
I like the 14-1-14 pattern looks nicely spaced around the rear of the scoop and up the sides. Do you know if the measurements are in the Manual?

400TT · #4 (**permalink**) 09-19-2013, 01:47 AM

Darryl, the 14-1-14 is a nice pattern with good visual appeal when using stainless button heads. If using rivets I would run the 15-1-15 but these days most people like the stainless button head bolt look and ease of fitment/removal and so the 14-1-14 works well.

We have scoops with 14-1-14 pattern imprinted or plain. So very quick and easy to fit with that pattern. We will keep doing numerous versions of our scoop.

Where did you read the 15-1-15 & 12-1-12 are the most popular. That sounds like something I might have written...

http://www.snakebite.com.au/auth_cobra.html?faq_item=2

The stuff above is some of my work. Enjoy.

Craig White

Cobra01 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-19-2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by d488y2

Brad, I see you have a 14-1-14 pattern for the Bonnet Scoop. I know there were a number of rivet patterns used on the original cars. The most popular patterns are what enthusiasts call 15-1-15 pattern & 12-1-12 pattern.
I like the 14-1-14 pattern looks nicely spaced around the rear of the scoop and up the sides. Do you know if the measurements are in the Manual?

HAHAHAHA

What is going on this is way getting too complicated for an old fella like me.

I just want to enjoy the build and drive the car.

Darryl you are going to get an Absolute Pace build manual in due course and i am sure Craig will explain all the patterns that are available (at a price) .

Do you have any news on a delivery date (I didn't ask Craig last Tuesday)

You are going to truly enjoy the build process , I can't wait to do the next things that are ready to be fitted to the Pace 427.

d488y2 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-19-2013, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 400TT

We have scoops with 14-1-14 pattern imprinted or plain. So very quick and easy to fit with that pattern. We will keep doing numerous versions of our scoop.

Where did you read the 15-1-15 & 12-1-12 are the most popular. That sounds like something I might have written...

Authentic Cobra How-To (289, 427, SC 427 : Snake Bite: Cobra Parts & Accessories for your AC Cobra 427, Cobra Kit, Ford/Shelby Cobra, Cobra Replica, Cobra Kit Car

The stuff above is some of my work. Enjoy.
Craig White

Craig, I did read those patterns from the Snakebite page, some great info on there, love your work!.

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Originally Posted by Cobra01

Do you have any news on a delivery date (I didn't ask Craig last Tuesday)

You are going to truly enjoy the build process , I can't wait to do the next things that are ready to be fitted to the Pace 427.

Brad, I'm in no real hurry for my Kit just yet. I still have no where to build it. But today some Site Huts appeared on the Site for my workshop : )

Looking Forward to the next update!

400TT · #7 (**permalink**) 09-19-2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by d488y2

But today some Site Huts appeared on the Site for my workshop : )

Great to hear.

d488y2 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-27-2013, 06:14 AM

Keep up the great work. I'm hoping to get up there before xmas, hopefully?

Cobra01 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-18-2013, 03:38 PM

Fresh Air Controller

Underneath of Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank all fitted to the car

Brake and Clutch Master Cylinders

Brake Clutch and Accelerator Pedals all Fitted

Stainless Steel Mirror Panels with Protective Covering nearly Finished

Bod · #10 (**permalink**) 10-18-2013, 03:48 PM

Brad
All coming together now Looking good Finished by Christmas??
Cheers Jeff

Cobra01 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-18-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bod

Brad
All coming together now Looking good Finished by Christmas??
Cheers Jeff

Hi Jeff

I would hope so, but my work commitments will rise in November and December so it will be in the lap of the Gods.

It will also depend on the supply of parts and Goodies to AP.

But we all live in hope and lets hope we don't die in despair.

Cheers

Brad

d488y2 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-18-2013, 07:46 PM

The Stainless should look good when you peel back the white stuff

Cobra01 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by d488y2

The Stainless should look good when you peel back the white stuff

Hi Darryl,

The mirror panels in the engine bay are awesome.

Craig had an engine in a Pace 427 fitted with the polished stainless mirror panels at the Nationals and it looked like the car had a V16 at first glance, the depth was amazing.

I might see you when you are on the Gold Coast I work on my car every Tuesday and Friday.

Cheers

Brad

byroncobra · #14 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 05:55 PM

WOW that finish in the boot is awesome........are you trimming in there?

I'd leave it for show

Cobra01 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 08:02 PM

Hi Byron

I think i will just polish the boot panels and put a small mat to protect it from any scratches

Brad

Tonus72 · #16 (**permalink**) 11-01-2013, 03:03 AM

Hi Brad

I am hoping to drop into AP HQ on this Tuesday, about 10am or so. Hopefully we cross paths and you can talk me through your build...

Cheers

Tony

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Originally Posted by Cobra01

Hi Darryl,

The mirror panels in the engine bay are awesome.

Craig had an engine in a Pace 427 fitted with the polished stainless mirror panels at the Nationals and it looked like the car had a V16 at first glance, the depth was amazing.

I might see you when you are on the Gold Coast I work on my car every Tuesday and Friday.

Cheers

Brad

Cobra01 · #17 (**permalink**) 11-01-2013, 02:43 PM

Hi tony,

I will be at Pace on Tuesday for sure barring some act of catastrophe with business or family and it will be great to finally meet.

I met a couple of guys on Wednesday from Burrum heads Steve and his father Chris who are building a Pace 427 .

Chris has built a kit Aeroplane he tells me it was a lot of fun but he says that he built it 3 times ( now that sounds familiar doesn't it )

I haven't posted any photos lately because i have been busy tidying up little things on the car and we put the engine in the bay Friday afternoon.

I will be fitting the windscreen wiper motor and drive mechanism after installing the engine mounts to the chassis on tuesday.

It will be great to meet you on Tuesday.

Cheers

Brad

d488y2 · #18 (**permalink**) 10-19-2013, 10:44 PM

Hi Brad, I'm hoping to be at AP late Nov, maybe early just depends on work.
Keep up the great work on your Pace 427

Tonus72 · #19 (**permalink**) 11-02-2013, 01:39 AM

Hi Brad

Sounds great - I look forward to it.

I plan to call in with my wife and kids for a quick look. I will then drop them at Harbourtown and come back for a more in-depth look!

Tony

Cobra01 · #20 (**permalink**) 11-12-2013, 01:42 PM

Side Indicator Hole

Side Indicator Finished

Windscreen Wiper Motor Installed

Roll Bar A Work In Progress

More To Come