Another ap going south - Page 12

deano59 · #**221** (**permalink**) 12-10-2016, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaydee

I think I read that the exhaust tip had to be angle downward at 45 % or more?
JD

there only going to be dummy pipes so i dont think it will matter

deano59 · #**222** (**permalink**) 12-18-2016, 04:40 PM

i have got the handbrake all mounted and working as well as started to put the insulation into the cabin area . another job crossed off the whiteboard next is the battery mount still deciding if i should mount it under the dash as per the built manual or behind the passengers seat . will bolt the seat and roll bar in and see what room there is that may be the deciding factor .
then will mount the wiper motor in place and next will be the engine and box going in ..
getting there bit by bit .
cheers dean

deano59 · #**223** (**permalink**) 01-01-2017, 06:12 PM

ok i had a re think on the handbrake and have mounted it on the top of the trans tunnel...for a couple of reasons 1 i have to raise the trans tunnel to accommodate the auto shifter set up and when thats raised it will be harder to lean over to reach the handbrake lever.i used the handbrake cables from the ve commodore i got the engine and g\box from credit goes to sam for showing me how he did his :-)
2 i prefer it on the top i know it's not correct as per a original cobra but heck neither is the LS engine lol... the other thing ive done is put some pinchweld on places where the body will sit . getting there bit by bit .

Rob. Smith · #**224** (**permalink**) 01-06-2017, 03:10 AM

All the nutserts that are in my chassis. I have put two small TIG tacks on them. Just in case they decide to spin, years down the track when the bolt has corroded up a bit.

xb-60 · #**225** (**permalink**) 01-07-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by deano59

....i prefer it on the top i know it's not correct as per a original cobra but heck neither is the LS engine lol....

Actually, correct location for the handbrake is on the RHS of the tunnel (for both LHD and RHD originals), but can't argue against your logic there Deano

Cheers,
Glen

deano59 · #**226** (**permalink**) 02-23-2017, 05:04 PM

not much new to report on the actual built as ive been flat out with the race car and doing some weekends away racing the cobra has taking a back seat for a while .
however my application to build a icv and vin number has been supplied from the dept of road transport and at a quick glance nothing out of the ordinary from what i can see. i will have a more in depth read of it later tonight
cheers dean

deano59 · #**227** (**permalink**) 02-24-2017, 01:04 AM

well the last bits of my kit arrived from pace today a nice set of vdo gauges i quite like the look of these to be honest and my billet handbrake handle arrived as well..i just need to be able to find the time to work more on it and get it completed . thanks to craig and absolute pace in getting these final parts to me ..over all i am very impressed with the quality of the components..

cheers dean

14adrnln · #**228** (**permalink**) 02-24-2017, 04:38 AM

Sounds great Dean. No stopping you now. Looking forward to watching more of your progress.
We might be able to compare notes soon....just saying :-)
Cheers
Scott

Jaydee · #**229** (**permalink**) 02-24-2017, 01:33 PM

You have your vin number already? That means you have one year to finish it or you have to apply again. Mine is booked in for the final inspection on wednesday. Do you know what to expect? It's a 80 minute inspection. I have a brake bias adjuster knob under the dash, it's one thing I know they might not like.
JD

xb-60 · #**230** (**permalink**) 02-24-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaydee

....That means you have one year to finish it or you have to apply again....
JD

It's no big deal at all. I have renewed mine twice now, and it's just a matter of ringing Regency Park, and they do it over the phone. You don't have to reapply....it's just a renewal.

Cheers,
Glen

edit: ....and it doesn't cost anything

deano59 · #**231** (**permalink**) 02-24-2017, 09:42 PM

yes they made a mistake on my paper work i have 30 nov 1015 to complete my build i think i will ringing them monday morning lol

Jaydee · #**232** (**permalink**) 02-28-2017, 03:12 AM

Silly thing that when you have the engine number checked, then they give you 3 months until you have to get that checked again. So tomorrow I have to get the engine number checked again in a different place, put it back on the trailer and drive it around the corner to the main inspection place. And you can't book the Engine number inspection, so you don't know how long you might have to wait for that.
JD
P.S. Wish me luck.

ICCARS · #**233** (**permalink**) 02-28-2017, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaydee

Silly thing that when you have the engine number checked, then they give you 3 months until you have to get that checked again. So tomorrow I have to get the engine number checked again in a different place, put it back on the trailer and drive it around the corner to the main inspection place. And you can't book the Engine number inspection, so you don't know how long you might have to wait for that.
JD
P.S. Wish me luck.

Good luck mate.. I remember doing that with my GT40 - what a pain in the arse that was.. Feeling your pain!

Cheers

deano59 · #**234** (**permalink**) 03-07-2017, 10:35 PM

nothing new to report other than dept of road transport resent me the paper work with the correct details on it so all good there . i am away racing this weekend leaving friday come back monday and it will be the poor old cobra's time to get some loving for a change when we get back .
cheers dean

deano59 · #**235** (**permalink**) 05-15-2017, 01:57 PM

hi all
well after waking up at 4 am and couldn't sleep I decided to and do some work on the cobra after about 3 months not getting a chance to look at it . to busy with race car meetings ect ect but so far a productive morning I have started to mount the stainless splash guards hopefully it will motivated me to get back stuck into it ...pics for proof that ive actually done something :-) hope all the other guys building theres are powering along .. cheers dean

deano59 · #**236** (**permalink**) 05-18-2017, 07:47 AM

bit more done today have the radiator mounted in place next big job will be fitting the engine and trans

boxhead · #**237** (**permalink**) 05-18-2017, 04:49 PM

You are powering into it now Dean, keep up the Pace (pun intended)

deano59 · #**238** (**permalink**) 05-18-2017, 08:35 PM

put the rest of the shrouding around the radiator this morning just trying to fig out if I can mount the trans cooler in place now or leave it the body is on I think I will wait after pondering over it for a while . also put the roll pins in the steering hub as well ..that's it for the day time to do some work on the race car for a while

deano59 · #**239** (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 04:32 AM

well the motor and trans are now joined as one was waiting on a new set of arp flex plate bolts to arrive so the motor is almost ready to drop into the chassis at long last then let the fun begin setting up the shifter mechanism..getting there slowly the guys at the local bolt shop know me so well I think there going to name there next child after me ..don't take any notice of the rocker covers there going to be replaced with some old school sbc style you can get for the LS donk nowdays and will mount the coilpacks prob inside the car on the firewall ..

Modena · #**240** (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 05:43 AM

Good stuff deano. When I was building, the wife got totally used to me saying at 9am on a Saturday "I'm going to the bolt shop" to which she would always reply "AGAIN!!!!" lol