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building a cobra from basically scratch
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I've been working on this car for 2 weeks now, still alot of work to go. Everything in red primer is all I had to start with. There is more pics and info on my previous thread here.
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building a cobra from basically scratch Now why in the world would anyone want to do that:LOL:. No don't worry it can be done I started with less and it wasn't my day job. I'll keep watching ask questions if you need to.
Patrick |
no big deal, I've built a Daytona Coupe, Cheetah and Cobra ,all from scratch, Even built the bodys from making the plaster plugs to make the molds to layin' up the bodys, nuthin' to it, hardest thing for me is deciding what's going to be next, I really like the looks of the A98 AC coupe, if I could get a few firm orders that would be the one, but allass, the world is full of tire kickers
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I am still building on mine, all I started with was a dream. Like all the others here I will help if I can.
Carl |
welcome
good luck with your project it seems that it's basic body&frame kit but, in this sub-forum; we call it as scratch built if you start with some fabric, resin, some steel tubes, aluminum sheet etc. there no doubt that this is the right place to ask hard-core questions peace ozgur |
built the headers today
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completely home made, pain in the ass but they look pretty good. not bad for a first timer I reckon.
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you never know if you can do it until you try it.....
keep it up the good work.... and keep us posted.... |
Looking Good!!! Keep up the fine work. I know you will enjoy this challenge.
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good progress
keep us updated |
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new progress
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I got the roll bar mounted and the headers done and wrapped, lights installed, and clutch/brake pedal assy. and rear brakes, waiting on manifold to finish engine.
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Don't forget to re-enforce the fiberglass where you are mounting the pedal assembly.
You might have already done that on the passenger side of the foot box though. |
Labor of love!
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Just a thought, when you built the headers did you take into account the steering assembly? those ones on the drivers side look like they take up alot of space. Just asking.
Otherwise keep at it, looks like a hell of a project. |
I have a complete body package that is exact as the early ERA fiberglass parts that a friend wants to sell. main body with front, middle and rear cowl supports already glassed in, inner and outer door skins, inner and outer trunk and hood skins, footboxes, dash, firewall, front inner fenders, rear trunk floor and wheelwells (one piece), trany tunnel, etc.. $3200. Regards.
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yes, the steering will clear by proximately 2 1/2 inches. I'm using a mustang II steering shafts, two shafts and 3 knuckles. It has lots of maneuverability
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new progress
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got the radiator, roll bar and shifter installed. had some complications with the fitment of the lower outlet on the radiator, I'm going to have to move it, or angle it. But it's coming along. As always, any comments/suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks
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Just cut the lower tube at a 45 deg, spin it around and weld it back on. That should work. |
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