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Ugly Duckling Story
Hi All,
I'm on holiday at the moment and have had a productive time in the shed lately. As you know I'm a big fan of the LS1 engine but I'll be the first to admit that in standard form it isn't the prettiest motor out there. Over the last few weeks I've been trying to turn the ugly duckling into a swan. Here's the before: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ine_bay_4a.jpg And here's what it looks like now: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...LS1_front1.jpg Cheers |
The "Datrk side" looks pretty bright
Hey Mike
%/ That looks great. Keep "Posting" those type of pictures and you will have more on the "Dark side" there. More "Dark side" converts..:eek: Will try and catch up over the next few weeks. Have a good break and importantly have a great New Year. Cheers :3DSMILE: Bernie More on the "Dark side" - ????? Is that possible |
Nice!
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Great job Mike
Regards. |
Mike,
while Im here theres a couple of other questions. 1.I notice a strange arrangement of holes drilled into your body where the bonnet locks would attach to. Could you post some pictures of your setup? 2.Ive noticed under the camera icon next to my name is (Senior Club Cobra Member). Do you or anyone else know where that came from? I didnt put that there. Regards. |
That looks a lot better well worth the effort , But where are you putting the coil packs ?
Paul |
That`s great work Mike.
Careful though, as she gets better looking you will seriously have to think about putting Ford badges on. :LOL: Regards Nick |
Come on Mike, stop makeing it look pretty and get her going first.
Mando, you became a senior member when you hit 100 posts. Another question for you Mike, where did you get the lower steering rack uni joint from? And did you say the steering shaft you made was from "bright steel"? While I am at it, can anyone tell me who sells rose joints? |
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Anyone notice ledge has been stuck on 99 posts since at least the 12/12 in the 0 thread :confused: Must be a spring chicken to not make the SENIOR status. Boxhead rose joints are avail from industrial suppliers such as Blackwoods and also bearing suppliers. Some performance automotive suppliers also. |
Maybe you need to be over 100 years old and have made over 100 posts to qualify
:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: Paul |
OH CRAP
Must have just ticked over :JEKYLHYDE :LOL: :LOL: |
Thanks for the tip on Blackwoods haveing rose joints
There is a branch next door to work so I will wonder over at lunchtime. |
That has got to be the .........
Nuh...not gonna say it...I made a new years resolution last year and I'm stickin to it. :D Nice job Mike. :LOL: :LOL: |
It sure is pretty, BUT , do you guys do everything backwards down there ?? First, the steering wheel is on the wrong side, now the distributor is on the wrong end.:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Paul |
Hola, Distributor? We don't need no Stinking Distributor.
Adios Mochachos |
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I didn't like the idea of the locking cam running directly on the glass as Ian does them. So a while back I machined up a billet locking plate setup. It bolts in to that recessed area and the cam from the bonet lock slides under a recessed section. Here's a pic http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...bonet_lock.JPG Cheers |
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I got my steering uni from Ian but he doesn't do these nice billet ones any more. I'd be talking to a couple of the hot rod hardware places to see if you can source one. The shaft is made from bright steel. It machines much better and should be stronger than plain old black or mild steel. It's still a mild steel but it's been aloyed with a few other elements. I've been buying QA1 rose joints from Austrack Motorsport in Sydney. Good quality chrome moly teflon lined rod ends at reasonable prices. Possibly cheaper than the plain old industrial ones you'll buy from Blackwoods. Cheers |
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Cheers |
Real cobras have distributors (at the front)!!!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Paul |
Hi Mike,
Keep up the good work, it looks great. My brain has stalled so I'm pinching some of your ideas. Hope you don't mind Dale. |
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