Like CSX3031 would be really cool! Lip and wheels!
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Hi Larry,
That is great look - I have never seen that picture before. Thanks for sharing. |
A couple of months back I invited Kevin to my shop to look at cars in progress and discuss his HiTech build, it was an absolute pleasure to meet him and talk cobras for the short time we had.
Ideas and possibilities were discussed for his build and by the end of the day I had a new commitment to build his dream car. A date was set to trailer his project to my shop here in Va, with excitement and on time the cobra landed, with the help from his lovely wife we unloaded the car and 20 to 30 boxes of parts etc, Kevin has been collecting these parts over the years for his project, (many original cobra parts). After hearing the horror stories and looking over a few things on the car I could see this was no quick fix, a plan was put forward to Kevin and we both agreed to strip the frame (sand blast) and leave no rock unturned. The project begins:LOL: I just want to say Both Kevin and his wife are two of the nicest people I have met, and he is a dream customer. Once again Kevin thank you for allowing us to build your dream project!;) |
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This looks good as well...,,
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Have a vintage CSX3020 pic with FIA's.
Will look in the files. |
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While you're far from being "out of the woods" on this project, I wish you (and Craig!) all the best and look forward to progress updates as your build / re-build continues. |
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Here's an Old shot of 3012.....
I do know that 3047 had FIA wheels when Jack bought the car. He changed to Halibrand as he liked them. Have old pic of that too. |
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Here is a few pictures from the start of this project, first job was to remove the body, engine and gearbox.
I then got stuck in with the plasma cutter and proceeded to lighten the frame:LOL:. The more I looked the more I was not happy with, floor brackets not straight, front sway bar mounts not flush, poor welding, pedal box not straight. I stopped cutting at a point where there was enough to hold key sections together and I could build off after sand blasting without having to rebuild the entire frame. |
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The engine mounts just had to go, no saving this mess:eek:
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Differential has been properly located and all diff mounts and mounting brackets have been replaced and correctly installed.
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You are fortunate to have some qualified help. Many others on this forum are the victims of hacton work.
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New engine mounts,
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God bless plasma cutters and truly qualified fabricators and welders!;):cool:
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Wow fixes are looking great!
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The new fabrication looks pretty darned good, IMHO. Interested in watching this thread to see how this ends up. That Chassis should be a beautiful piece once it's ready for paint. Bob |
Correct. A lot of work goes into locating the differential properly and setting the correct pinion angle. I was trying to show all of the new fabricated brackets and mounts which were only tack welded in these pictures.
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redmt, fair question,
a lot more work will go into these diff mounts, I will fill weld clean off then tig over. As said above this is a tricky spot to get into to weld, waiting to put the frame into my rotisserie before I will finish these mounts. Kevin or I will up date pictures when complete. Thanks for all the comments;). |
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