Nov Houston ...One day Rebuild of Paul Risch's Cobra

[Dennis Mosley]

Hi everyone,

It's about that time again, the first Saturday of the month and I wanted to give you a heads up.

I thought for this months meet we could do something really great for one of the Houston Area Cobra Club Founders, Paul Risch.

Paul's Cobra is in need of sort of a rebuild so on Saturday November the 3rd we would like anyone who can turn a wrench....of flip a burger....to meet at Paul's house (directions to be provided by Paul) for a "On Day Rebuild" and cook out!

The following is a list of things that need to be done:


Paul W. Risch’s Cobra
Summary of Projects to be done


Seats and 5 harness seat belts: Need to be secured to the frame.
Brakes: a) Need to get so it will stop properly, b) Adjust brake line routing, c) Fix brake light activator switch.
Shifter: Need to replace.
Transmission: a) Secure to frame, b) Shorten clutch fork line.
Engine: a) Install correct through bolts for engine mount to frame. B) Fix valve cover leaks, c) Put pipe fitting in oil sender hole, d) Oil pan bolts stripped, e) Fix header flange so spark plugs can be remove without having to remove flange itself.
Front end: Fix shaking and shimmering.
Electronic fuel pump: Fix so shut off is activated by engine.
Fuel lines: Adjust fuel line routing.
Electrical: a) Reroute certain wires, b) Reattach battery cut off switch.
Steering: a) Fix and replace bolts, b) Stabilize.
Windshield: Tighten and secure.
Dash: Tighten and secure.
Oil cooler hoses: Reroute.
Oil cooler: Secure.
Door opening mechanism: Fiberglass a door and secure.
Gauges: a) Fuel tank gauge fix so it reads properly, b) RPM gauge needs to be set to 8 cylinders Vs 4, c) Oil pressure gauge pegged at 80.
Aero Quip lines: Install Aero Quip fittings.
Fuses: Headlights go out after turned on and then come back on.
Hood and trunk: Align and get so they will open and close.
Expansion tank: Add one.
Windshield wipers: Get so they will


So please RSVP to the here on Club Cobra (not my emal address) so we can keep track. Looks like we have our work cut out for us so bring your work clothes and your spare tools and let's get Paul's car on the road so he can join us as a cobra DRIVER. This would be a great oppurtunity for some of you that are thinking about building a cobra to see how one goes together. This, as always is a Cobra optional event. Did I mention that Paul is supplying food and BEER!!!

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