Alloy Hi-Tech Build - Page 15

LMH · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2018, 08:30 PM

Small details are what separate a great replica from a good replica!
Larry

MAStuart · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2018, 10:00 AM

Question Did all original cars have fiberglass scoops? What makes this scoop that much better? What about aluminum? I thought about making a hammer form to make some out of aluminum.

Mongoose930 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-13-2018, 11:19 AM

To the best of my knowledge, all original big block cars had fiberglass scoops (assuming they had a scoop at all). What makes this one so special is that it is exactly like the originals in every way - size, shape, material, etc. The person who provided the hood scoop for my Cobra has arguably one of the most amazing original cobras in existence and I suspect this came from his collection of original parts. Doesn't get any better than that...

MAStuart · #4 (**permalink**) 05-13-2018, 02:35 PM

Thanks for replying . I guess I thought some were aluminum. So there are a lot of fiberglass places but good copies of an original scoop is hard to find.

1985 CCX · #5 (**permalink**) 05-13-2018, 06:09 PM

289 alloy and later added by owner options glass
427 glass

cobrakiwi · #6 (**permalink**) 06-13-2018, 11:00 AM

The fiberglass hood scoop is now fitted ready for the paint guy's.
I also made a mold of the scoop for future builds.

cobrakiwi · #7 (**permalink**) 06-29-2018, 08:23 PM

While the body is at the painter I have time to go through some of the other important parts needed.
Finished rebuilding the rear uprights.
Happy with them now.

Mongoose930 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2018, 08:37 AM

They were on the car when I purchased it, but I am 99% sure they are Wilwood.

Something like this but they have tons of different options:

https://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/Rotor...20Vane%20Rotor

Mongoose930 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-24-2018, 03:51 PM

No color yet, but after one more sanding, we should be seeing red (in a good way)!!!

Mongoose930 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-24-2018, 03:53 PM

Kind of a shame to cover up all that aluminum with paint...

cobrakiwi · #11 (**permalink**) 07-25-2018, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mongoose930

Kind of a shame to cover up all that aluminum with paint...

Hey Kevin,
we are only covering the one side, leaving the other side nice and shinny for ya.

1985 CCX · #12 (**permalink**) 07-25-2018, 09:04 AM

They are supposed to be painted. Kudos

Mongoose930 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-25-2018, 09:52 AM

Agreed. It is going to look awesome painted red with all black accents!!

cobrakiwi · #14 (**permalink**) 08-06-2018, 08:34 AM

We are getting close to color time now!

Mongoose930 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-06-2018, 08:05 PM

I got a great surprise this morning when Craig sent me pictures of my RED Cobra!!! Unbeknownst to me, my car was painted over the weekend and I couldn't be happier. The pictures look great and I am looking forward to seeing the car in person. Time to start putting all the pieces and parts back on!!

Mongoose930 · #16 (**permalink**) 08-15-2018, 04:24 PM

Final buffing is just about done and the re-assembly begins!!

LMH · #17 (**permalink**) 08-15-2018, 07:41 PM

Beautiful! The fit of the doors/hood/trunk look great!
Larry

1795 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-16-2018, 02:54 AM

Nice paint job. She sure will be a looker when it is al done. The sound as the cobra approaches will draw their attention and the beauty will keep them looking.

1985 CCX · #19 (**permalink**) 08-16-2018, 07:16 PM

Then add the dashing Kevin and look out

Mongoose930 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-17-2018, 06:43 AM

Thanks guys - I appreciate the kind words. Craig has done an awesome job and I am really excited to be getting close to the finish line. It has been a long but worthwhile project and I can't wait to be driving my Cobra!!