Time to install an engine and trans

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If you get to know your local Cobra club, most of them will put your engine and trans in for free -- just because it's fun -- and the price tag is usually pizza, beer, and occasionally something a little harder. $10k to drop an engine and trans in to a Cobra is nuts.

Speaking on behalf of the certifiably nutty crowd, as Bernica alludes to, $10K will buy you "concierge level" detail and service. I paid a local shop in the SF Bay Area (though an hour+ away from home) to install my engine and tranny, plus detail the engine compartment (and other parts of the car) with authenticity in mind. What I didn't get are a whole host of issues, one example being the misalignment of the bellhousing and trans. You're paying an expert with 25+ years of Cobra-specific experience and knowledge.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Speaking on behalf of the certifiably nutty crowd, as Bernica alludes to, $10K will buy you "concierge level" detail and service. I paid a local shop in the SF Bay Area (though an hour+ away from home) to install my engine and tranny, plus detail the engine compartment (and other parts of the car) with authenticity in mind. What I didn't get are a whole host of issues, one example being the misalignment of the bellhousing and trans. You're paying an expert with 25+ years of Cobra-specific experience and knowledge.

Well, I can't point fingers... I essentially did the same, albeit with the elves in New Britain.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

You're paying an expert with 25+ years of Cobra-specific experience and knowledge.

Reminds me of boxhead's (Aussie Club cobra member and all round good guy) sign off...

Professionals built the titanic.
Ametures built the arc.

Just sayin'

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Reminds me of boxhead's (Aussie Club cobra member and all round good guy) sign off...

Professionals built the titanic.
Ametures built the arc.

Just sayin'

A. Noah didn't hit an iceberg.
B. Don't believe everything you read.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

A. Noah didn't hit an iceberg.
B. Don't believe everything you read.

I've noticed Dimis has been quite contrary lately....

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Reminds me of boxhead's (Aussie Club cobra member and all round good guy) sign off...

Professionals built the titanic.
Ametures built the arc.

Just sayin'

Originally Posted by patrickt

I've noticed Dimis has been quite contrary lately....

Either he hasn't found any parts in local park's bushes lately or his Superman t-shirt shrunk and he can't wear it anymore.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Superman t-shirt shrunk and he can't wear it anymore.

Hey Christmas dinner hasn't been kind to a lot of people.
Hmmm... Turkey, candy, chocolate, and bc it's summer here.... Ice cream! Yummy.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Hey Christmas dinner hasn't been kind to a lot of people.
Hmmm... Turkey, candy, chocolate, and bc it's summer here.... Ice cream! Yummy.

Well, then, put on that Superman shirt and go for a run.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I've noticed Dimis has been quite contrary lately....

Lately!?!
I was born cynical!

Besides, ive noticed you've been leaving plenty of slack for me to take up.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

A. Noah didn't hit an iceberg.
B. Don't believe everything you read.

A. How do you know he didn't? Particularly if you didn't believe what you read?
B. I don't. Never read the story. Only ever heard about it.

[lippy]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Speaking on behalf of the certifiably nutty crowd, as Bernica alludes to, $10K will buy you "concierge level" detail and service. I paid a local shop in the SF Bay Area (though an hour+ away from home) to install my engine and tranny, plus detail the engine compartment (and other parts of the car) with authenticity in mind. What I didn't get are a whole host of issues, one example being the misalignment of the bellhousing and trans. You're paying an expert with 25+ years of Cobra-specific experience and knowledge.

I didn't have any of this issues either and I installed the drivetrain myself. Yes, you need to be careful and you may make some mistakes, but you can do it if you are patient and will be rewarded. It's not rocket science.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by lippy

I didn't have any of this issues either and I installed the drivetrain myself. Yes, you need to be careful and you may make some mistakes, but you can do it if you are patient and will be rewarded. It's not rocket science.

Then I'd say that you're both extremely skilled and lucky. This site is at least partially-based on installation issues, sorting or otherwise. I'm not picking on him at all because DanEC can without any doubt run circles around me in terms of technical abilities/skill, but as just one example, he has had at least a few issues with his ERA.

I chose to write a check. The shop that I had finish my Kirkham back in 2008 is like the Olthoff of the West Coast and then later I had Steve Wood of Panavia add a few tweaks here and there a couple years ago. Other than a faulty starter switch, "knock on wood", all has been perfect.

[lippy]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Then I'd say that you're both extremely skilled and lucky. This site is at least partially-based on installation issues, sorting or otherwise. I'm not picking on him at all because DanEC can without any doubt run circles around me in terms of technical abilities/skill, but as just one example, he has had at least a few issues with his ERA.

I chose to write a check. The shop that I had finish my Kirkham back in 2008 is like the Olthoff of the West Coast and then later I had Steve Wood of Panavia add a few tweaks here and there a couple years ago. Other than a faulty starter switch, "knock on wood", all has been perfect.

It depends what your skill level and goals are. I am somewhat skilled, but not extremely skilled nor experienced. But my goal, like many here, is to become more skilled and more experienced. I think I'm accomplishing that. Sure, I've had some issues along the way, but it's not like I'm buying a new car from a dealer. I like to wrench and figure things out myself, and drive, and others prefer to drive and will write a check to do it.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by lippy

i like to wrench and figure things out myself, and drive, and others prefer to drive and do better things (in their view) with their free time and will write a check to do it.

fify.