Ironman Cobra Build Thread

[RestoCreations]

New suspension, differential, etc are in the works at Kirkham currently. I should have a functional roller in the near future.
Just thought i would share since the parts should be here in a few weeks. I should be able to turn my full attention to this car in about two weeks.

[RestoCreations]

Old suspension is out. Im ready to start with a clean slate.

I figured out why the front wheels were on one side and the rear on the other-One rear tire was mounted on a front wheel and one front tire on a rear wheel.

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Rear






Can anyone tell me if this is the correct steering sector rod?



And, should this carpet area be exposed after the suspension is installed? The only reason i can think for it to be exposed is for access to the lower control arm stabilizer bolt. Is the carpet simply cut out and the area left open, or does something cover these areas?



All reject and proto-type suspension components are out

[FatBoy]

Hi,
The steering rod certainly isn't the same as mine, so I suspect it isn't correct. There should also be a rubber boot on the inner end.

The hole in the floor should be covered by a vacuum formed black plastic cover on the inside of the car, the same or very similar to the ones inside the trunk (shown below).



This is simply pop-riveted in place.

Paul

[RestoCreations]

Thanks! David thought the steering sector was bad, so i guess i will put that on the list as well with the plastic covers. I appreciate the reply and the photos!

[RestoCreations]

One small step forward. Not many things are more beautiful than the original style Smiths gauges. I will most likely swap the fuel and oil pressure gauges to give the dash a more balanced look.

[RestoCreations]

The wiring is finished! I spent about 12 hours on it total. If you need a nice harness that is about as straightforward as they come, i recommend Ron Francis wiring. I also recommend powerbraid wire wrap from painless wiring-great stuff!!! Ill post pictures soon.