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FUNFER2 · #81 (**permalink**) 06-20-2022, 01:25 PM

Welcome !

Thankfully,...someone is active again. Tell us about what you have and your plans,

Luce · #82 (**permalink**) 06-23-2022, 05:42 PM

Oh, you again.

Welcome aboard.

Beware of binding 4 links and broken front A arms.

Bruce.huling · #83 (**permalink**) 10-08-2022, 10:15 AM

I broke engine mounts several times until my friend welded up a larger pair. The original ? Ones would fail from the torque and separate. I think they were improperLy sized, probably another DIY poor choice. .

Bruce.huling · #84 (**permalink**) 10-08-2022, 10:17 AM

Two years in, wonderful car. Drive it all the time, long trips too.

FUNFER2 · #85 (**permalink**) 10-08-2022, 04:39 PM

Are you speaking about FE motor mounts breaking ?
I've never had a issue.

Bruce.huling · #86 (**permalink**) 10-09-2022, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Are you speaking about FE motor mounts breaking ?
I've never had a issue.

No. 408 Windsor. The bolts connecting the bracket to the engine repeals sheared off on driver side. I suspect incorrect motor mount placed undue stress on them from poor orientation. My friend picked up a larger set from a truck, and welded them such that the rubber is not able to stretch. In effect hard bolted to block and frame. No more issues. I think this was a builder issue, not factory. I don’t have another lonestar to compare against, although the first time the broke I replaced them with recommendations from one of the posts here as I recall. Yes the bolts were grade 8. Heads snapped clean off! I inspect frequently and see nothing untoward so far.

fbusbee · #87 (**permalink**) 10-11-2022, 07:57 PM

Have 2014 '65 Replica Cobra LSC427 VIN#4LSCBA2173H001589 on MCO. Where is VIN on car? It's not on the firewall. Trying to register/title car and can't do it without VIN# verification.

undy · #88 (**permalink**) 10-12-2022, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fbusbee

Have 2014 '65 Replica Cobra LSC427 VIN#4LSCBA2173H001589 on MCO. Where is VIN on car? It's not on the firewall. Trying to register/title car and can't do it without VIN# verification.

I had the same concerns when I went to change my title/registration to another state. I had heard that the VIN was somewhere on the frame. I solved the issue with some ingenuity and it worked like a charm! A custom plate and installation.