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10-28-2002, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Right in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country - Boerne, Texas,
Posts: 681
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First drive tonight @ 8:40pm
Well, i picked up my drive shaft today @ 5:30, and rushed straight home(one stop @ Craig Bachmeyers to pick up a pump for transmission fluid). Kissed my wife, ate a bite really fast, changed clothes and headed out to the shop. Cranked up the radio, and crawled under.
The drive shaft fit like a glove, and I got it bolted in. I then needed my wife to come out and pump the transmission fluid in, as I lay under the car and held the tube. After 2.8 quarts, it was ready. She went inside and I stayed out there cleaning up fluid off the ground ( I hate transmission fluid).
About 20 minutes later, I cranked 'er up, put it in 1st gear, let out of the clutch, and WOW, it's actually rolling!
I pulled up in front of the house and honked...Angie came running out and jumped in...I backed up and took off down our driveway(about 1/8 of a mile), and onto the street....and off we went...
What a feeling. After 4 months of waiting and about 6 weeks of work on the turnkey minus, I finally set out on the maiden voyage. I was grinning ear to ear, and came back and called everyone I knew that had helped my over the past 6 weeks.
thanks to Craig Bachmeyer(currently in build stage of his B&B), Dave Osmar(Ren Man), Bill Kyler, Ryan Logan, Frank Hinnant, Mr. Fixit, and everyone else who has answered my questions or been over here at the house until midnight helping.
Now it's time to title and register so I can drive legally this weekend.
rain rain go away...
See everyone in Corpus in two weeks @ Paul's event.
blake
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"They're lining up on both sides of the ocean..
and nobody's willing to compromise
in the search for the smoking gun..."
"Charlie Don't Surf!"
Last edited by Blake Olson; 10-28-2002 at 09:10 PM..
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10-29-2002, 05:33 AM
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The Royal Rhubarb
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Tioga,
Tx
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #495,427SO, Stroked
Posts: 973
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Way to Go Blake
Your post made me remember my first time!! 
Wow, what a rush!!
It's hard to describe, but sure is a lot of fun!! 
It's Good to Be King!
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Life is GOOD!!
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10-29-2002, 06:09 AM
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Subsistance du serpent
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: DFW, Texas,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 1,120
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Congratulations!!
The fun has just begun!
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James
A few ERAs, SPFs, Shelbys, Kirkhams...
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10-29-2002, 06:31 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Kountze,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CMC, 351 Cleveland, Dual Quads, C6
Posts: 1,377
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Congrats! Now the real fun begins! Just remember, sometimes little shakedown runs can last for hours. A gas run can last 2 hours (And you return with less gas than you left home with.) Enjoy. See you at Corpus.
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David Shelton
Lone Star Gashole!
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10-29-2002, 07:05 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.A.,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane #1037, 351C, TKO 600
Posts: 1,445
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Congrats!
Blake,
Congrats. I remeber my first time. Wait what where talking about?  Oh yea, My first drive around the block. That was cool too.
Gregg H
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Former TCC President
"Not the victory but the action. Not the goal but the game. In the deed the glory."
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10-29-2002, 07:11 AM
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The Royal Rhubarb
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Tioga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #495,427SO, Stroked
Posts: 973
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Blake
Don't forget 
You can't mix the old gas with the new!!   
The Royal Rhubarb
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10-29-2002, 08:04 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #586, 535hp.460
Posts: 1,160
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What a great day-any day in a Cobra!!
Blake,
It is always wonderful to remember the first drive in a new Cobra, and it sounds like you and your wife has a day/evening to remember.
All the other days will be just as much fun, they just won't be the first.
Congratulations on getting it on the road !!
John Russell
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10-29-2002, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Right in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country - Boerne, Texas,
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I even woke up before the alarm went off. Noticed that finally, after a week of rain, it was sunny and clear and nice and cool. I got ready for work, opened the garage, and went for an early morning cruise around the neighborhood. an "alarm clock" if you will for the neighbors!
Think i'll go for another cruise during lunch.
blake
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"They're lining up on both sides of the ocean..
and nobody's willing to compromise
in the search for the smoking gun..."
"Charlie Don't Surf!"
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10-29-2002, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: corpus christi, tx78414 usa,
Posts: 401
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hey blake
conrats! i know the feeling of the first drive. what a rush. then you wonder if there is anything you forgot to tighten down or left off. look forward to seeing you here next week. don't wear it out before then.
paul
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10-29-2002, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lockhart,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Custom Built Classic Motor Carriage T 5 Z tranny still in the making ..
Posts: 1,086
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All right Blake sounds like lots of fun .I cant wait for my first time .ohhps my first ride !
Ps we will be going to Corpus should get out of here around 12 ich on Friday. Maybe we can hook up in S.A. Oh yeah if you any extra parts like that pulley and a trans dip stick let me know Thanks
Mustang Mendez
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ALL IT TAKES IS TIME AND MONEY !!!
God Bless us All
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10-29-2002, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Right in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country - Boerne, Texas,
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I got the pulley. I'll bring it with me to Corpus.
how do I get this thing titled and registered without titles unlimited? just go down to the courthouse or what/
blake
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"They're lining up on both sides of the ocean..
and nobody's willing to compromise
in the search for the smoking gun..."
"Charlie Don't Surf!"
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10-29-2002, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Austin, Texas, USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR1358 (Sold)
Posts: 1,643
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Have Fun!
Blake; I hope you have as much fun as I did. Drive safe and take it easy for awhile until you bond with the B&B. See you soon.
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10-29-2002, 06:38 PM
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Location: Dallas, Tx,
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10-29-2002, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: 2555 west bluff fresno, ca.,usa,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA535 with 427FE s.o.& toploader
Posts: 2,494
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congrats, be safe!
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Need more horsepower, raki and where in the hell did The REDHEAD go off to?
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10-30-2002, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lockhart,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Custom Built Classic Motor Carriage T 5 Z tranny still in the making ..
Posts: 1,086
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Blake
Call me 512-738-1835 cell we can talk on the registration .
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King Cobra
ALL IT TAKES IS TIME AND MONEY !!!
God Bless us All
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