10 1/2 Years.....................

EarlsflyinCobra · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2015, 09:45 AM

Well, thanks to a friend loaning me his trailer and a few hours off of work this morning the COBRA finally went to the paint shop, I've spent the last few days TAKING it apart for the painting, kind of disheartening since I'll have to put it ALL back together when the paint is done......10 1/2 years of work and I think I see the LIGHT at the End of the TUNNEL!!

mrmustang · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EarlsflyinCobra

Well, thanks to a friend loaning me his trailer and a few hours off of work this morning the COBRA finally went to the paint shop, I've spent the last few days TAKING it apart for the painting, kind of disheartening since I'll have to put it ALL back together when the paint is done......10 1/2 years of work and I think I see the LIGHT at the End of the TUNNEL!!

Excellent, will have to stop in the next time I drive through the area.

Bill S.

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-30-2015, 03:20 AM

Earl,

That is great news. Soon you will be driving it and enjoying all of that work. Congratulations.

Ron

EarlsflyinCobra · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2016, 07:11 AM

Soooooooooooo, yesterday about ten to four I get a picture texted to me.............my reply, "Hey, thats not the color I bought, LOL!!

EarlsflyinCobra · #5 (**permalink**) 01-20-2016, 07:12 AM

Then I get these pictures...............I'm thinking, these guys are having too much fun teasing me................

EarlsflyinCobra · #6 (**permalink**) 01-20-2016, 07:14 AM

And then finally....................that's more LIKE IT!! Stripes and Clear Coat coming sooooooooooooooon!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron61 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-20-2016, 07:17 AM

Earl,

Congratulations, you will soon be putting it back together and then really start enjoying all of your hard work. It is looking really good. That is a great birthday present.

Ron

EarlsflyinCobra · #8 (**permalink**) 01-28-2016, 11:16 AM

Tried to upload current pictures but the site won't accept them even though they are correct files and below required size??????? So, for current pictures go here.......10 1/2 Years................................ - FirstCoastCobraClub

(Scroll down to bottom of page)

Earl

1795 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-28-2016, 11:29 AM

Looking nice. Talk about perseverance; 10 1/2 years is a long time!!

You should be enjoying it soon.

Ron61 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-04-2016, 03:26 AM

Earl,

That is a really nice paint color and the car is looking really great.

Ron

EarlsflyinCobra · #11 (**permalink**) 02-10-2016, 11:14 AM

Well, just got the word, I can pick up the Cobra Friday around lunch time........Super Excited but Bummed Too........Bummed because I have to work the race on Saturday at 2pm and Sunday going to Universal with the grand kids (mixed on this one, LOL), BUT, I do have MONDAY off so hopefully between a few hours Saturday morning and most of the day Monday I can get some things DONE!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

kevins2 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-10-2016, 11:44 AM

Congrats Earl! Love the colors...

mrmustang · #13 (**permalink**) 02-10-2016, 12:14 PM

Earl,

Congratulations my friend, this has been a long time coming.

Bill S.

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Originally Posted by EarlsflyinCobra

Well, just got the word, I can pick up the Cobra Friday around lunch time........Super Excited but Bummed Too........Bummed because I have to work the race on Saturday at 2pm and Sunday going to Universal with the grand kids (mixed on this one, LOL), BUT, I do have MONDAY off so hopefully between a few hours Saturday morning and most of the day Monday I can get some things DONE!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Ron61 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-11-2016, 01:58 AM

Congratulations Earl. That was quite a birthday gift and you will soon be enjoying all of that work that you have put in.

Ron

EarlsflyinCobra · #15 (**permalink**) 02-26-2016, 04:37 AM

Stripes are distorted by light, true color seen on rear

Updated pictures, in the process of putting it back together but "LIFE" is getting in the way, LOL!!! I got it back on Friday the 12th, had to work the races on the 13th, went to Universal with the grand-kids on the 14th, then the next weekend I had to work the races on the 20th, finally got to work on it for 6 or 7 hours on the 21st......been working on it some evenings......going to Universal with the grand-kids again this weekend both Saturday and Sunday

so, Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th will hopefully be COBRA days, although the 6th will have to be an Early day as it is Tanya's birthday.

EarlsflyinCobra · #16 (**permalink**) 02-26-2016, 04:39 AM

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, pictures didn't come out, bummer.......sorry folks.

EarlsflyinCobra · #17 (**permalink**) 03-28-2016, 10:55 AM

Rear panel progress, Badges attached, Custom Louvres in the Works, Tires and Wheels looking good, Full Side View!!!!!!!

AZ Cobra Mike · #18 (**permalink**) 03-28-2016, 12:15 PM

What a beautiful Cobra. Are those 17" wheels? Where did you get them? I'm ordering mine in the next few weeks and I'm still on the fence over 15" vs 17".

AZ Cobra Mike

EarlsflyinCobra · #19 (**permalink**) 03-28-2016, 12:21 PM

Yes on the 17" and they came from here: Oldscool Wheel Inc
They are this style: Coy's Custom Wheel & Tire

8" on Front, 9" on rear, in machined finish.

EarlsflyinCobra · #20 (**permalink**) 04-22-2016, 12:39 PM

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...cf&oe=57B4A391

Custom louvers in for fitment, now they go to powder coating.