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jeffy

12-21-2010 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1097902)

Hey Jeffy,

Did you paint or powdercoat your wheels? If you could elaborate I would appreciate it.

BTW, I really think your FIA could be one of the best I've "seen."

ERA mounted the tires and masked them, then Teddy painted the wheels with a two-stage satin/semi-gloss black. I am very happy with the results. I would recommend this route over powdercoating: much broader finish and color selection, easier to "fix" or change the color, and paint appears to provide a thinner, smoother coat. The paint may scar easier than powdercoating, but should be easier to repair.

Thank you for the very nice compliment. As I said earlier, everything has turned out looking (and sounding!) as good or better than I hoped. I also think I'll feel the same about the driving!

patrickt

12-21-2010 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffy (Post 1097911)

... everything has turned out looking (and sounding!) as good or better than I hoped. I also think I'll feel the same about the driving!

You'll love driving it. Now, personally, I'm not crazy about cold weather driving. When you get your car it's going to be cold, and that will be your first Cobra driving experience. You'll still enjoy it, but IMO it doesn't come anywhere near springtime Cobra driving. That's my favorite, and it's only a couple of months away.

RodKnock

12-21-2010 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffy (Post 1097911)

If the magnesium wheels do not get made by Halibrand or even if they do get made, then I may go the same route as you and paint or powdercoat my Trigos. I really like that look a lot.

jeffy

12-21-2010 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1097916)

I doubt I'll do much driving before it warms up a bunch: the car doesn't have a heater or a top! Upside is that the drawn-out DMV process won't be nearly as frustrating if it's too cold to drive...

jeffy

12-21-2010 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1097921)

If the magnesium wheels do not get made by Halibrand or even if they do get made, then I may go the same route as you and paint or powdercoat my Trigos. I really like that look a lot.

The restored CSX 2001 sports the same look, and looks pretty cool in black-on-black:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3vIiezn80k

http://www.shelbycsxinfo.com/Article...-csx-2001.html

ack fia

12-27-2010 06:18 PM

Distributor Question

Is that a tack drive magnito I see on your engine? Tell me about it.

jeffy

12-27-2010 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ack fia (Post 1099025)

Is that a tack drive magnito I see on your engine? Tell me about it.

Yeah, I wanted the Jones 4" tach, which is mechanical drive, so we had to source a tach drive distributor. I believe we used a Mallory 26 Series (don't hold me to this, I'll look it up tomorrow at the office) that we upgraded with an electronic conversion kit, which, I was told, made it equivalent to a Mallory Unilite. As I recall, we did it this way because no one had the electronic Ford Fairlane 38 Series Unilite on the shelf. Best bet is to call Mallory, they were very helpful.

Pete Munroe

12-31-2010 08:03 PM

fire bottle...

Jeffy,

Where did you mount the fire system bottle?

Did you use a 5 or 10 pound capacity bottle?

Where are the outlet nozzles...how many...?

Thanks

Pete

mrmustang

01-01-2011 05:39 AM

Jeff,

What can you tell me about your remote oil filter assembly? Looks like something I could use for my soon to be FIA (Da Bunnies state, more details in last January ;)).

Thanks,

Bill S.

Pete Munroe

01-01-2011 11:30 AM

Beaumont Metal Works

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1099849)

Jeff,

What can you tell me about your remote oil filter assembly? Looks like something I could use for my soon to be FIA (Da Bunnies state, more details in last January ;)).

Thanks,

Bill S.

http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/oi...lve-final.html

jeffy

01-01-2011 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Munroe (Post 1099816)

Jeffy,

Where did you mount the fire system bottle?

Did you use a 5 or 10 pound capacity bottle?

Where are the outlet nozzles...how many...?

Thanks

Pete

It is behind the dash where the heater would go (don't have one). Sorry, don't know about the nozzles! Need to ask Doug...

Here is a pic:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...tinguisher.jpg

mrmustang

01-01-2011 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Munroe (Post 1099912)

http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/oi...lve-final.html

Outstanding, that is exactly what I'm going to use. Thanks.

Bill S.

jeffy

01-01-2011 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1099849)

Jeff,

What can you tell me about your remote oil filter assembly? Looks like something I could use for my soon to be FIA (Da Bunnies state, more details in last January ;)).

Thanks,

Bill S.

Congratulations on your find!! Can't wait to hear the details.

That was installed to control the flow to the oil cooler; I expect that under normal conditions the flow will be completely shut off: many have complained that the engine doesn't warm up adequately on the road with the oil cooler functioning. Peter P. said to just cover up the front of the oil cooler with cardboard, but that obviously won't do!

Here is a link:

http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/index-perf-ap.html

strictlypersonl

01-01-2011 12:11 PM

That's a 5lb bottle. We usually put nozzles on the left and right side of the firewall (behind the engine), pointing forward.

tkb289

01-01-2011 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 1099924)

That's a 5lb bottle. We usually put nozzles on the left and right side of the firewall (behind the engine), pointing forward.

Bob,

What type of suppressant is used in Jeff's car, and are there any other types you would recommend?

- Tim

strictlypersonl

01-01-2011 02:52 PM

http://www.firebottleracing.com/new-products.html

Halon is not the absolute best fire suppressant, but it doesn't make a terminal mess should you use it.

mrmustang

01-01-2011 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 1099948)

http://www.firebottleracing.com/new-products.html

Halon is not the absolute best fire suppressant, but it doesn't make a terminal mess should you use it.

Coldfire, aqua based fire suppression systems are best used in a open cockpit car like the Cobra.

http://www.firefreeze.com/coldfire.htm

One nozzle should be pointed towards your fuel source (engine compartment), one should be pointed at your foot box to give you time to get out of the car.

Bill S.

PS: Disclaimer, I used to sell these systems, I no longer handle the account that was my inside purchase pipeline (I can put you in touch with a NJ based supplier) , but feel strongly enough to use it in all of my personal race cars and cobras when they were warranted.

jeffy

01-11-2011 06:07 PM

January 11, 2011 visit

13	01-11-2011 06:10 PM

So you drove it?

PeteF

01-11-2011 06:24 PM

Your Halon bottle location looks like it may be hard to access for recharging (unless there is a way to do it without removal). My bottle on ERA2041 is mounted longitudinally in the top left corner of the passenger footbox, and isn't visible unless you stick your head under there. Relatively easy access, but not in the way. I assume the guys at ERA put it there, since I am the second owner. And, I don't have a heater either. Just an option for your consideration.........car looks fantastic BTW

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