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01-12-2022, 12:23 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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OK
That is a tight squeeze into your 'trailer-port'
I don't see 12" of snow, BTW
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01-12-2022, 06:29 AM
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Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
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Tight Squeeze
That my friend, is what you learn in 28years driving semi-trucks  Brent (EM-0785) said "No way that will fit"  To make it even worse, there's big fir trees and bush, on the pass. side. I should has bet him lunch  You get one chance to get it right. And yes, that was summer 2020, so hardly any SNOW  Cheers Glen, now back to important stuff, like finishing your 289FIA car. TommyRot. |
01-12-2022, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
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....now back to important stuff, like finishing your 289FIA car. TommyRot.
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Oh, that's right. I think there's still work to be done there  |
01-12-2022, 10:52 PM
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Quote:
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That my friend, is what you learn in 28years driving semi-trucks Brent (EM-0785) said "No way that will fit" To make it even worse, there's big fir trees and bush, on the pass. side. I should has bet him lunch You get one chance to get it right. And yes, that was summer 2020, so hardly any SNOW Cheers Glen, now back to important stuff, like finishing your 289FIA car. TommyRot. |
I'm not bragging mind you, but if I was backing that trailer in, I could demolish the car port, and for good measure, knock down the tree and flatten the bush, I'm that good! Cheers, Dennis |
01-12-2022, 11:07 PM
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Dennis, us truck driver's call that "Hitting the Trifecta"  Cheers TommyRot. |
01-14-2022, 03:34 AM
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Another very small item ticked off the list.... the required reversing light.
It's as discrete as I could make it 
....and just catching the last light of the day from the sunset
Cheers!
Glen
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01-20-2022, 09:05 PM
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Next on the list....seat belts.
I've got the inertia reel retractors mounted correctly (ie legally). Access to the rear bulkhead is quite good. The saches of the lap/sash belt are centre-mounted, rather then outer-mounted.
On the other side of the trunk bulkhead (where the belt and buckle pass through), I've got a moulding that I've covered with leather for a less 'plastic' look.
This is it, ready to be fitted....
Too hot to work out there again today.
Cheers!
Glen
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01-21-2022, 02:28 PM
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Looking good Glen, getting closer to completion. The Regency Park Inspectors will be blown away by your attention to detail and quality of work.
It proves you don't need a massive fully equipped workshop (although it would be nice) to build a quality end product. I get so envious when I see pics of the US boys with their large properties, tow vehicles and trailers that you don't see in our neck of the woods - not at reasonable prices anyway!
Keep up the good effort.
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01-22-2022, 06:28 PM
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Thanks for the comments Richard.
The more things I cross off my list, the more things I find that I have to add to the list 
Yes, I agree (and you've seen my garage/workshop) you don't need a massive space to turn out a decent car. I do wish, though, that I'd prepared better for parts storage in prep. for this project
Cheers,
Glen |
02-03-2022, 01:08 AM
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Funny how those quick jobs always end up being anything but easy!
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02-20-2022, 05:45 AM
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So, Glen I bet it was in the last place you put it Cheers Glen, TommyRot
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02-20-2022, 10:53 PM
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So, Glen I bet it was in the last place you put it Cheers Glen, TommyRot |
Tom, I actually stumbled across it (not literally ) ...but at least I found it.
Now, I have a panel with a couple of very nice stopwatches on it ....somewhere 
It would be a good idea if I finished this build sometime soon 
Cheers!
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02-20-2022, 01:34 PM
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Looking forward in seeing where and how you mount that bad boy!
Cheers
Brett
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02-20-2022, 10:50 PM
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Looking forward in seeing where and how you mount that bad boy!
Cheers
Brett
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BJ, no matter whether it's functional or not  ....it's going in there one way or another (ideally functional!!)
Cheers!
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02-28-2022, 12:25 AM
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Glen,
You have indeed been busy and while the extra work is frustrating and time consuming, the final result will be worth the extra effort. The fit and finish of the seats is first rate and they look quite comfortable.
I see the conventional driver & passenger three point seatbelts along with the Crow racing harness on the drivers side. In most of the Cobras I have seen over the years, there are lap belts or lap belts & racing stye shoulder belts and some even have the five point system with the crotch strap.
Are the conventional three point seat belts part of the mandatory safety equipment, regardless of the installation of the racing harness?
Keep up the good work!
- Tim
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02-28-2022, 12:35 AM
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Greetings Tim,
Yes, you are correct - the 3-point belts are to keep the registration authorities happy.
For the CROW belt? ....I took some inspiration from this nice little number, ERA2136....
Cheers!
Glen
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03-01-2022, 08:58 PM
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able to post a picture of the engine, albeit upside-down.
It's been a "when we have time" job, hence slow progress.
Cheers!
Glen
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Picture for Alfa02 added:
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03-01-2022, 09:13 PM
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Take it home and build it yourself, I did and it still works!
Cheers
Brett
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03-01-2022, 09:54 PM
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BJ,
I've build three engines in the past ....well, actually two, but one of them I had to rebuild again within an embarrassingly short period.
Let's just say that I know what I'm good at, and what my limitations are 
....and c'mon, you've seen my garage!
Did you say you're coming to Adelaide soon?
Cheers!
Glen
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03-02-2022, 10:09 PM
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