I think I have a BIG problem

[Cracker]

First of all - don't fret or feel dejected, this IS part of Cobra ownership. This is yet another opportunity to improve on something that wasn't engineered correctly to begin with - I spent hundreds of hours re-engineering my Contemporary.

I can't recall exactly how my front set-up was but it sounds different than yours. What year is your car and what kind of suspension is up front? I bet a little bit of ingenuity would solve the problem with little drama. Hang in there, step back and evaluate the options. Recreating what is original to the car's set-up is most likely not required. Another option is to call George Petrus at Accurate Machine who has a fair amount of experience with Contemporaries (310-370-4075).

[Ron61]

As Sal said above, if you can get to the side of the frame the nut was welded to, I am guessing it was welded, and cut a small access hole, I would try to do it where the nut was welded. Then make the hole just big enough to get the nut out through it. Then take a piece of plate that is strong and tack the nut to it and get it lined up so your bolt will still go into the nut. Once you have this all straight, weld the plate to the frame with the nut now welded to the plate on the inside. I am sure there are simpler ways to do this and depending on which side of the frame your nut was fastened will play into it. Good Luck.

Ron

[JWheaton]

Your car is totaled!

I will be willing to purchase it from you for the totaled value.



I bet by the time the weekend rolls around you will have solved this problem and you will be onto the next problem. I have no solutions for you only words of encouragement. I know someone (me) who knows nothing about cars, but has often felt that my car has been totaled. You are way ahead of the game. Hell, at least you knew what the bolt is for. There is a solution and you will figure this out.

These cars are great. Have fun.