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hsv300 05-13-2009 03:58 PM

We have Ignition
 
Well after 2 1/2 years we finally turned the key and heard the wonderful sound of a ford V8 for the first time. After scratching my head for 3 day's trying to work out why it would not start my son suggested, maybe we should put some more fuel in :( had put about 10 L in but it was not enough. Thanks to Warwick for all his help it will be back down to him soon for final engineering and rego. I will try to post a video (or someone may do it for me) later today.

Cheers Greg

boxhead 05-13-2009 04:28 PM

Well done Greg.

One of the major points in a build has just been ticked.

Tenrocca 05-13-2009 05:04 PM

Well done Greg - My very first attempt at start had the same issue - but only took me 10 minutes to figure out at least Cant wait for the vid. :)

gjkrv8 05-14-2009 12:37 AM

Well done Greg

I had that problem as well plus no 12V to the Injectors.

Great feeling.

Rgds

Gregg

hsv300 05-14-2009 02:40 AM

Thanks for the kind words no video yet I will try to do it the morning, YES it is a great feeling to jump in and turn the key its been a long time coming. Still a bit of work to do yet, 4 wheel alignment and suspension needs to be setup properly then back to Warwick for some tidy up work so still looking at 3 to 4 months.

Cheers Greg

Rob. Smith 05-14-2009 03:24 AM

Ha Ha My first start was at the Gas inspection mob. They told me to put some gas in the tank on the way over ( on the back of a truck ) and when I get there he will check for leaks and inspect for compliance ??? The 351 started straight up and leaked water from every hose. Once tightened and sealed the 'gas man' proceeded to inspect the set-up. he couldn't check the fuel line, the car was too low, he couldn't check the emissions because the electronic ignition was jamming the electronic sensing machine. So he passed it ! Ha ha ha. The first start is so nerve racking...I had an audience. There will be now many start-ups as visitors arrive. ENJOY !

stumpeater 05-14-2009 03:53 AM

Congratulations! Every time I see that another Cobra has come to life it inspires me, and probably others, to get my finger out, and do some more to get to that milestone! Thanks Greg. Keep them coming Guys. Peter

Merv and Sharon 05-14-2009 04:54 AM

Well done Greg! Another Harrison Ford arrives!

Cheers,

Merv

Rebel1 05-14-2009 05:00 AM

Good onya Greg. congrats on the startup.

Why didn't you listen to your son earlier?;).

hsv300 05-15-2009 02:10 AM

Ok have some video who can post it for me?

Merv and Sharon 05-15-2009 02:33 AM

Greg put it on UTube and then put that URL (address) on here.

Cheers,

Merv

hsv300 05-15-2009 03:55 AM

Ok hope this works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3Beuw3iTY

Mando 05-15-2009 04:20 AM

Fantastic, I nearly fell of my chair when the camera honed onto the engine bay and out popped not only a Ford but a supercharged Ford. What a surprise!
Great job.

Regards.

Merv and Sharon 05-15-2009 04:27 AM

Well done Greg! I knew I had seen that car somewhere!

Merv

Beejay 05-15-2009 04:44 AM

Awesome looking build!

Love the colour scheme and the wheels.

Ben

Leeroy 05-15-2009 03:11 PM

Greg

Beautiful looking build and a credit. Looks like a nice little setup in the
cobra garage there, love the floor tiles also.

Well done fitting all those Ford goodies under the bonnet. :D

Aussie Mike 05-15-2009 05:24 PM

Excellent work Greg. Very impressive.

Here it is posted in the thread



Cheers

hsv300 05-15-2009 05:44 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words its hard to explain the feelings of that first start after all the work that goes into a build but it does remind me of another first experience I had with a girl when i was 16 thou :3DSMILE:

Tenrocca 05-16-2009 01:34 AM

Your car is stunning - love the colour. You should be a very proud daddy. ;)

boxhead 05-17-2009 07:52 PM

Great looking car you have Greg.


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