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11-27-2010, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: old hickory, TN,
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Cobra Make, Engine: not mine but my bosses cobra kit car
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building a cobra from basically scratch
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.
Identification of a cobra kit
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11-27-2010, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: IGH, MN,
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Cobra Make, Engine: scratch build self design 4.6l DOHC
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building a cobra from basically scratch Now why in the world would anyone want to do that  . 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
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11-27-2010, 02:57 PM
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Location: penn.,
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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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11-27-2010, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Alpena,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch building frame,FFR Mkll body ,302w, and T5 trans, 3.0 rear.
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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
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1963 Mercury Monterey 460+ .060 .//Cobra clone, Scratch build frame /302/ T-5 WC / 3.00-9in/FFR mkll body (Broken but repairable) /91 Lincoln Wire Wheels  //  : N.S.M.C Charter/Life Member// Die Hard Blue Oval Nut   
The finish is better than the beginning. Ecc7:8
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11-27-2010, 08:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: istanbul,
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Cobra Make, Engine: scratch built 289 eclectic mix of fia/ussrc/early comp
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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
Last edited by Ozgur_Tan; 11-27-2010 at 08:54 PM..
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11-30-2010, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: old hickory, TN,
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Cobra Make, Engine: not mine but my bosses cobra kit car
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built the headers today
completely home made, pain in the ass but they look pretty good. not bad for a first timer I reckon.
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Last edited by thefordguy; 11-30-2010 at 08:46 PM..
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12-01-2010, 05:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Sacramento,Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates (2001)
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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....
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12-01-2010, 06:17 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Albuquerque, N.M.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2007 BDR FR Boss 302
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Looking Good!!! Keep up the fine work. I know you will enjoy this challenge.
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12-01-2010, 10:58 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: scratch built 289 eclectic mix of fia/ussrc/early comp
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good progress
keep us updated
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12-01-2010, 09:13 PM
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Looking Good!!! Keep up the fine work. I know you will enjoy this challenge.
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thanks, It's been a challenge for sure, but I am happy with the results. I'll have some new pics of progress tomorrow after I get off work. It's coming along nicely
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12-03-2010, 07:44 AM
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new progress
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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12-03-2010, 07:55 AM
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Location: Manteca,
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Cobra Make, Engine: None, sold it
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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.
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12-03-2010, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
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Labor of love!
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12-03-2010, 08:40 AM
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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.
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The fiberglass is 7/16 thick at the firewall, I wasn't sure if that would be strong enough, should I build a metal plate on the engine side? Passenger side? meaning, the originals were right hand drive.
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12-03-2010, 09:39 AM
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Location: Syracuse,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary classics 3041,sbc 350(have no fear ford guys for there is a FE 428 in the garage waiting to be rebuilt & installed) but for now she is a driver while other projects take precidence.
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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.
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12-03-2010, 02:34 PM
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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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12-03-2010, 02:46 PM
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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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12-07-2010, 07:14 PM
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new progress
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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12-07-2010, 08:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefordguy
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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12-07-2010, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefordguy
The fiberglass is 7/16 thick at the firewall, I wasn't sure if that would be strong enough, should I build a metal plate on the engine side? Passenger side? meaning, the originals were right hand drive.
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Passenger side meant to mean cockpit side rather than engine side. 7/16 is fairly thick but you might want to have an over sized 1/8 or 3/16 plate on the cockpit side and also make some brackets to bolt it in from above. The fire wall flexing when you step on the clutch or brake can be an issue in these fiberglass cars.
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