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*13* 10-04-2009 05:20 PM

If you don't mind, I'd like to see them also! Hyde

Ozgur_Tan 10-04-2009 05:43 PM

here we go
nothing fancy
only 5 piece mold

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/Ss...2042009531.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by *13* (Post 990005)
If you don't mind, I'd like to see them also! Hyde


*13* 10-04-2009 05:56 PM

Thanks! Looks great. What keeps the fiberglass from sticking to the mold? Probably a dumb question, I know...

rustyBob 10-04-2009 09:38 PM

I like the under car exhaust ,that look great, cant waite to see it finished.

Ozgur_Tan 10-05-2009 01:42 AM

paraffin wax as release agent

Quote:

Originally Posted by *13* (Post 990023)
Thanks! Looks great. What keeps the fiberglass from sticking to the mold? Probably a dumb question, I know...


Ozgur_Tan 10-05-2009 03:52 AM

Thank you
Although I've had sidepipes on my first cobra (12 years ago)
undercar exhaust is better for this time
ozgur

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyBob (Post 990130)
I like the under car exhaust ,that look great, cant waite to see it finished.


Ozgur_Tan 10-15-2009 01:17 AM

hi
here it's latest iteration of fender flares and front lip
peace
ozgur

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/St...ndfrontlip.jpg

*13* 10-15-2009 07:26 AM

Looks Great! Not much longer & you'll have paint on it! When do you expect to paint?

Ozgur_Tan 10-15-2009 08:24 AM

i know i've to stop playing.
but good news is this's the last modification
and start working on primer and paint
i hope that painted bodyshell will be ready within 3 or 4 weeks
peace
ozgur

Quote:

Originally Posted by *13* (Post 993548)
Looks Great! Not much longer & you'll have paint on it! When do you expect to paint?


rustyBob 10-15-2009 03:27 PM

Looks awesome Ozgur...........what color? stripes or no stripes?

Ozgur_Tan 10-16-2009 07:45 AM

some alternatives;

1. gulf colors; powder blue with orange single stripe
2. viking blue with twin white stripe
3. powder blue with twin white stripe

i'm thinking to paint fenderflares and front lip to different than main body color

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyBob (Post 993647)
Looks awesome Ozgur...........what color? stripes or no stripes?


rustyBob 10-16-2009 09:48 AM

those are some great choices to choose from and i am sure it will be a tough decision for you............i am sure it will be awesome when finished............keep up the good work..........

Ozgur_Tan 10-16-2009 12:22 PM

hi
I've installed permanently body and opening panels (doors, trunk and hood) into chassis.
You'll see picture of painted car as soon as finished
peace
ozgur

Ozgur_Tan 10-22-2009 12:15 AM

hi
what do you think about attached paint scheme ?
peace
özgür

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/St...20091306x.jpeg

*13* 10-22-2009 06:38 AM

I'm a fan of the Gulf colors & ths layout looks great!

Buzz 10-22-2009 07:57 AM

Well, you asked for feedback...
 
Your fabrication process was impressive and the color scheme is interesting, but that blister on the hood is too bulbous and sits too far forward. It clashes with the classic lines you so painstakingly replicated and makes the front of the car resemble an SUV.

To reiterate - your skills are impressive and it's all yours to finish in a way that makes you happy. I was following the build with enthusiastic interest, but that is fading as this becomes less of a Cobra and more of a Krazy Kustom Kar project!

You are having fun with it and that is what matters! Carry on and enjoy!:)

Ozgur_Tan 10-22-2009 01:41 PM

yes, the most important thing is to find some project to work on it.

my blank canvas is base 289
than start modifying thing

hey, i'm an mechanical engineer and love to play with my toys

to improve front lift @ high speed problem with front lip & front fenders
to reduce windscreen lift @ high speed problem with thick stainless steel wind screen and more rigid mounting method to chassis
location of engine is not so rearward to increase pedal area ergonomics
but locating 24 gallon (90 lt) stainless steel petrol tank @ top of rear suspension
more modern interior with center consol & dashboard
moving of hand brake to left side of driver seat to improve ergonomics
etc. etc.

maybe second or third one will be street trim without ugly hood bulge and fender extentions :)

peace

ozgur

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_V7qa_5pfXNo/Su...1020091304.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz (Post 995026)
Your fabrication process was impressive and the color scheme is interesting, but that blister on the hood is too bulbous and sits too far forward. It clashes with the classic lines you so painstakingly replicated and makes the front of the car resemble an SUV.

To reiterate - your skills are impressive and it's all yours to finish in a way that makes you happy. I was following the build with enthusiastic interest, but that is fading as this becomes less of a Cobra and more of a Krazy Kustom Kar project!

You are having fun with it and that is what matters! Carry on and enjoy!:)


Buzz 10-22-2009 05:10 PM

The fender extensions actually look quite good and integrate nicely with the body. I understand why you had to move the scoop forward. I guess I was so taken with the sleek lines of your 289 body that it really hurts my eye to see the bulge in that position.

But you didn't put all this effort in to please me - so as long as you're happy, I'm happy for you. I wish I could produce my own Cobra bodies and if I could, who knows - I would probably experiment a little bit too!:LOL:

Tommy 10-22-2009 05:19 PM

Ozgur,
Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, so I offer my opinion only because you asked. Had you maintained the original body lines I would have found the paint scheme to be too unconventional and not desirable. But given the custom look your car has evolved to have, I think the paint scheme goes well. If you are happy with it, that's all that matters.

Ozgur_Tan 10-23-2009 12:00 AM

thank you for your comments guys

*13* and Tommy
I saw my first cobra with gulf colors in fresh at Cobra Club meeting Lelystad/Netherlands years ago. She looks very bold. When I saw Ferrari 430 spyder with powder blue with tan interior when ride to workshop, I start to play with idea of powder/baby/gt40 blue. single or traditional twin stripes, front/rear fender extensions and front lip color change apperance of the car drastically. frankly my previous cobra is dark metallic blue with tan interior without stripes.

Buzz
Because of location of the engine I could not move bulge to rearwards, but thinking about reduce height of it.


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