Ironman Cobra Build Thread

[Racer_X]

Here's the page with pictures from the Kirkham assembly manual.
Kirkham Motorsports Assembly Manual

Hope that helps

[RestoCreations]

I have been using the kirkham assembly manual a good bit. However, that bellhousing and clutch fork arm are entirely different. I used the template that kirkham sent me to drill the hole, but i did have to eyeball it a bit because the template did not seem to be exact.. Its not finished, but i appreciate the concern.

[Racer_X]

what clutch fork and slave cylinder is that? I'd like that setup for mine.

[GT350Mike]

Any updates??? FYI - I'll be heading home for R&R around May 30th so if we head south, I'll let you know.

[slider701]

Has anyone heard from Restocreations in the last few days??

He is in Birmingham, AL...............let's just pray he survived the tornado that rolled through there earlier this week.

[mln385]

Ya that thing was nasty!!! We where in Bowling Green KY. when it hit! The weather for the whole are was unbeleivable... Hope you made it through unscathed and just out of communiction do to the storm.

[RestoCreations]

hi guys! None of my family sustained any damage to our properties, but more importantly, none of us were hurt. Its going to take a long time for some of the areas to recover and a massive amount of lives were lost. I think the total will be up to about 400 dead by the end of everything. I watched the tornado roll passed downtown Birmingham. It was huge-a mile wide they say with winds around 200mph.
Thanks for checking in. We are very blessed. I have never seen brick buildings turned to rubble.

The car will be progressing as soon as i can figure out the darn bellhousing alignment. However, it might be a little slow because i am going to try to volunteer my time on the weekends. These people are going to need help for a very long time.

[RestoCreations]

It's officially official with plate and registration in hand. Car is now registered as a 1965 Kirkham Cobra.

[kgs365]

wow...that took bigger balls then i have...it looks awesome!

[Dimis]

OUTSTANDING Resto!
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!

Congrats on a job well done.

[FatBoy]

Looking good and very brave of you to tackle that on your own.

Don't forget to flip your brake reservoir fluid lines over. Remember, the 90 degree bend goes on the master cylinders and the straight end goes to the reservoirs.

It doesn't look like you're going with an oil cooler. Are you going to put some dummy lines in the nose? If so, a single line that goes from one connection, loops over the top and down to the other looks okay.

Paul

[RestoCreations]

Thanks for the nice comments.

Funny what you will end up taking on when you are used to working alone. Perhaps there was a bit of stupidity or impatience involved with the decision, but i couldnt stand i any longer. I had the free time and it was begging to be installed.
No, Im not going with an oil cooler. i dont think a street car needs an oil cooler, especially with an all aluminum 427.. I have the broken one that came with the car and i plan to put it back in place and run some faux lines. I have plenty of -12 an line leftover from building the other ones. I hate to put up a facade, but that area looks really naked without the oil cooler.

[rustyBob]

You could fake the look with an inexpensive automatic trans. cooler.....

[rodneym]

Lookin good Resto!

[NFLDMNBB]

Nice job! I don't think I would ever try to drop a motor and trans alone.

[1985 CCX]

Very nice progress..............

[RestoCreations]

Thanks for the nice comments! Things are moving along pretty quickly at this point.

What do you all think of my shifter? I am sure the purists will not care for it, but i like it. I turned the TKO shifter plate around 180 so that i could get it closer to correct position. it is in the perfect position now, at least for me.

[RestoCreations]

Just thought i would report that the car is almost finished. I suffered a small set back when i dropped a piece of plastic down the intake last week. I used a 1/4" thick carb gasket from edelbrock, which has plastic reinforcements around the stud holes, and one popped out and rolled down the #3 intake runner. I tried everything to get it out, but after 4 hours i finally threw in the towel and pulled the intake. So, i am just waiting on new custom gaskets from cometic and then i will reassemble the intake. First start should happen next week.

[Racer_X]

Although you already have it out, one possibility would have been to pull the spark plug on #3, used a leakdown tester to pressurize the cylinder while the intake valve was opening. Could have blown it back up the runner. Another possibility would have been gum on the end of a long screwdriver.

Something to try "next time"

Glad to hear the build is coming along well.

Originally Posted by RestoCreations

Just thought i would report that the car is almost finished. I suffered a small set back when i dropped a piece of plastic down the intake last week. I used a 1/4" thick carb gasket from edelbrock, which has plastic reinforcements around the stud holes, and one popped out and rolled down the #3 intake runner. I tried everything to get it out, but after 4 hours i finally threw in the towel and pulled the intake. So, i am just waiting on new custom gaskets from cometic and then i will reassemble the intake. First start should happen next week.

[xlr8or]

Been there done that.... It's a bit nerve wracking doing it alone but it can be done as you have shown, just need to take your time and be patient.
The car is looking great.