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09-29-2007, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lakewood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, Carb 302
Posts: 359
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Winter Projects
As our Cobra driving days are fast becoming scarce, what, if any winter projects have been planed? It looks like Fred will be installing a new fuel delivery system and Jim will more than likely find a few more square feet of metal to polish or chrome. As for myself, I will be adding power steering. The new rack should be here by mid October along with a new pump, mounting bracket and fluid lines. Jim has graciously offered the use of his shop and lift for the change over. As my left arm is not quite back to 100%, I may have to solicit some help from the more mechanically inclined of the group. Naturally, the pizza and beer will be on me.  |
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09-29-2007, 01:27 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
Posts: 3,027
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Well for myself I don't have anything big planned.
Replace header gaskets. Remove the CD player and speakers that the original owner installed. Get it up in the air and just clean the undercarriage. It's pretty clean, but I know I can make it look better.
Went to the Griots garage sale last Saturday and bought their complete cleaning/polishing/wax system, including orbital buffer. Guess I will put about 70 coats of wax on it during the long, cold, wet days of fall, winter, and most of spring.
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09-29-2007, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: TACOMA,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrision FE 427 so 2-4s
Posts: 2,008
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I'm still working on my Summer project. I'm working on eliminating a coolant leak into the engine oil system. Having the Dove heads repaired. I think I'll have to camp out at the machine shop. Seems like it's been for ever. I didn't burn much gasoline this Summer. Wonder if I'll find all the little parts and pieces?
I embarrsaed myself this week . When I stopped after work to help a stranded red Cobra along side northbound I 5. I asked what brand of replica the car was and found it to be an original CSX-3--- Turned out this owner knows the guy that bought my 1956 AC Bristle from me in 1977. He knew the car and story.
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09-29-2007, 02:34 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Cobra Make, Engine:
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Body work, paint and then re-assembly. The good thing is, I have 7 months to get it done before cruisn' season begins.
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09-29-2007, 02:49 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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finish my hard top
Dwight
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09-29-2007, 02:50 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
Posts: 18,804
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Big winter planned here:
1) Floor mounted footbox and pedals. (courtesy of Mickmate)
2) Trunk S/C Conversion with gas tank. (courtesy of Mickmate)
3) Front Wilwood conversion.
4) Battery relocation to behind passenger seat.
5) Diffy cover replacement. (Finned aluminum)
6) New joints in IRS. (25 years old now)
7) Possible coilover conversion update. (might be getting ahead of myself?)
8) Clean up and fluid changes, then wait for Spring..................
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09-30-2007, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF GT40
Posts: 237
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As a newbie I'm butting in on your forum, but thought I would introduce myself. Am expecting delivery of a SPF GT 40 in January. Will be installing a Roush 427 (Windsor) over the winter and hope to get my RBT transaxle by May. Have never owned a big torque V8, but have raced Formula Atlantics so am looking forward to this. Will have to get up Seattle way to meet you guys next year.
Dave Miller
Brush Prairie, WA
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09-30-2007, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: California,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
Posts: 6,592
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Common interests
You may want to make the aquaintence of Pat Buckley on this and the Gasholes site. He too has a GT40 and raced Atlantic cars at one time.
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10-01-2007, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tacoma,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast-450 HP 460
Posts: 347
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Steve,
Any time buddy, just give me a call, I would love to help with the power steering conversion. Jim definitely has the set up.
My short list;
Re-do exhaust system
Build new fuel cell
Completely go through brake system
New seats
Change all fluids
Halon fire suppression system
And if I really get abitious and have the funds..........Aluminum heads!, because too much is never enough!
Ray
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10-02-2007, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR354/FMS392
Posts: 382
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My winter wish list keeps getting bigger.....
Seat Heaters
Make brakes work better
Bleed brakes/clutch
Play with side pipes
Maybe change rearend gears
Fix squeky spring on rear
Clean everything
Find some Cobra banners to hang in the garage.
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10-02-2007, 06:28 AM
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Beam Me Up Scottie
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
Posts: 7,592
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I plan on driving my Cobra as long as the streets are dry. 
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10-02-2007, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lakewood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, Carb 302
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Ray,
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10-02-2007, 10:52 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Renton,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 6322
Posts: 130
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My FFR kit will be delivered this month, so my winter upgrade will be building the entire car.
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If things seem really under control, you're not going fast enough. -Mario Andretti
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10-02-2007, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lakewood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, Carb 302
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Mark,
To stop the squeaky rear springs, I sprayed silicone on the bushings. So far it's quiet back there.
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10-02-2007, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tacoma,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast-450 HP 460
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Steve,
Oh yes......as large as I can fit in her. I figure that I need 40 gallons on board just so I only have to fuel up half as many times as you, not four times!
Ray
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10-02-2007, 07:30 PM
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Charter Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Sublimity,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: My Shell Valley Coupe is here! Now the building begins....
Posts: 1,409
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The Coupe is supposed to be out of the paint shop this week so I will have all winter to put it back together.
Scott S
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10-03-2007, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kent,
wa
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Markll non doner build,Ford Racing 392,tremec TKO,8.8w/3;73s,Baer brakes,Black w/silver stripes,w/carbon fiber,gauges,spats,hood soop,door panel inserts.
Posts: 154
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Congrats Carman. I am glad to here you are getting started. With your knowlage of FFR you can probably biuld your car in about a week but take your time and enjoy. The building is half the fun 
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10-08-2007, 08:31 PM
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Winter projects
This year we have sold a few cobras and this winter we will be working in the shop to get a few more engines and cobras for this summer I will be working in my personl backdraft to upgrade the brakes if any of you guys need some help with technical question you can call me at 360-753-5887 I have exprinces on hurrican kits I am also a backdraft dealer
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10-09-2007, 07:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Graham, WA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, 347 Stroker
Posts: 425
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Steve, Not sure what you are trying to say. We have all seen you eat. For sure it will be on you, and the floor, and the seats, and anyone who sits near you!!!!!
I am having the garage lined in plastic for this event  .
Projects
High reflective turn signal lense
Mirror glaze lug nuts
Angora under mats
Platinium instrument cluster
2500 imported silk worms to produce my silken polishing cloths
F-15 Shoulder Straps w/ejection seats
Tiger grip studded tires
427 tripple fuel injected, blown, super charged, side oiler with oversized flame throwing pedestrian scorching sidepipes, gas guzzling, ailienating, tire shredding, Pacific Raceway destroying, auto piloting car that will make FRED so angry!!!!!!
Jim
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10-10-2007, 05:00 PM
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Beam Me Up Scottie
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
Posts: 7,592
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427 triple fuel injected, blown, super charged, side oiler with oversized flame throwing pedestrian scorching sidepipes, gas guzzling, alienating, tire shredding, Pacific Raceway destroying, auto piloting car that will make FRED so angry!!!!!!
Jim
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LMFAO. Pictures .... we need pictures!
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