Cobras In Progress Update

mustangmendez · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 07:09 PM

Lets make this thread an update for those who are working on their Cobra builds .
Let us know where you are and how its going .
Maybe some picks and don't forget Let us know if you are in the Austin ,Dallas ,Houston or S. A.
What ever else you need .
I am waiting on a Header build kit after I get done it should be allot simpler .
Tony

Ed Hubbard · #2 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 07:22 PM

Hey Tony, when you start building your headers let me know. I want to come lend a hand as I'm planning to build a set for my motor next year. Thx!

kountzecobra · #3 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 07:30 PM

Pretty good idea Tony. Also if anyone needs some local help, they shouldn't be afraid to ask. (Those in the market, this is a good way to learn about a certain kit.)

tcolley1 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 07:44 PM

FFR Spec Racer #3646 is almost ready to make it's first public appearance. We should have her ready for the next Houston Cobra Club meeting in November.

I just received jpg's of my finished paint work today.

Once I get them posted to my home page I will post them for comments.

I am hoping to pick up the body next week and then to install it on the chassis in the next couple weeks.

Just thought I'd pass this along for whatever it is worth.

Regards,

Terry

mustangmendez · #5 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 07:58 PM

Great response guys that great Falcon 65 .
See I didnt even know that ! Must be a good feeling I know I wound not be able to sleep or eat knowing I am that close .
Ed 2 sounds good will do Mate I like your items for sell great Quality and pride .
Kount Z You Rock

T

mbishop · #6 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 08:05 PM

Just made a parts run up to God' country (North Texas). Should have enough parts to finish the little darlin' this fall, aleast by Christmas. The paint will have to wait until spring unless the CFO loosens the ol' purse strings. Oh well, the gel coat won't look too bad toolin' around the neighborhood. Doesn't have to look cool to feel cool does it?

Mark

As soon as I clean some of the junk out of the way I'll take some pic and add to my gallery.

Dennis Mosley · #7 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 08:38 PM

Terry,

Is that your car up at Lucas's shop? If so, Mark does really good work...but don't tell I said so...Just call him a crack head...he likes that

ToyCollector · #8 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 08:45 PM

ToyCollector weighing in

. Need to cut hole in arruminum for exhaust, throttle linkage (need to figure it out

), minor electrical, driveshaft. It's been a wonderful ***** getting this far

Glad it was a one night affair, now on to the next

kountzecobra · #9 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 09:10 PM

Glad to see these Cobras coming along.

Tony, I built my own headers and let me tell you it was time consuming. I spent 6 weekends on them. Patience! If you could find some close, you might be able to modify them?

Mark, glad yours is moving along. (Also glad Cowtown didn't do something to get y'all arrested Saturday!)

Falcon, can't wait to see the spec Racer.

TC, get her on the road. We'b love to have you join us in Austin in February.

mbishop · #10 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 09:18 PM

David,
Dave was quite the gentleman. He said all the bad stuff happens when you come to town.

Mark

stevehaygood · #11 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 09:24 PM

Yeah Tony I am in Houston. I have a B&B body, but fabricating my own chassis. I am tearing down a '76 Jag sedan for its suspension. I have my body pan done, but am about to fab rear clip and finish front clip. I have a 351W with stock and pre-emission heads, but will probably put in a Ford street cam and gt-40 heads. By the way what color is that red in the paint booth pics?? I just might change my mind on my original color.
Steve

Dennis Mosley · #12 (**permalink**) 10-12-2003, 10:45 PM

Steve, I thought you had fallen off the planet! Good to see you are still working on your car.

You need to catch up with us at a meeting or two.

mustangmendez · #13 (**permalink**) 10-13-2003, 07:37 PM

There are more out there :
David K Where are you
Bob ????
Mike Shay ????
theres more
Big T

davidk · #14 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 07:18 PM

I'm still bogged down in the bodywork. Actually, I'm pretty well finished on the body and have bonded the hood hinge hoop to the hood(for about the third time). I'm smoothing out the underside of the hood and trunk. Once that is done, I smooth all the edges and take it to the paintshop.
This whole "full time job" thing really gets in the way of car building.

leslie.files · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 08:42 PM

Well........... I had it all basically together, trial fit, broke the motor, took most apart, reconfiguring for different engine combo, making alot of minor changes, basically have a mess. When I have a few free minutes I will decide where to go from here and then start. Other than that things are going great. hope to be done with everything but paint by May, 2004. Of course it would help if I didn't have to keep asking for everyone's input, Thanks for all it though!

mustangmendez · #16 (**permalink**) 10-16-2003, 08:08 AM

Good to here the tuff side of the Cobra .
You Guys keep working away .Its tuff but it will be well worth it .
I finally recieved my header kit .but know I have a full week and weekend

I was really pumped up for a big headach so thats where I am .Lets keep up with each other, its really good to here from you guys that are tuffing it out . Here is the Header Kit .
Tony

tcolley1 · #17 (**permalink**) 10-17-2003, 06:32 PM

"Terry,

Is that your car up at Lucas's shop? If so, Mark does really good work...but don't tell I said so...Just call him a crack head...he likes that "

Yes, that's my car at Lucas's...was just over there this afternoon and am making plans to pick it up tomorrow.

Mark does GREAT work and I am very pleased with all he has done on my car.

Gregg and Mark did a lot of fabrication on my Monte Carlo Ford Falcon Vintage Race Car and that is why I took the Cobra to Mark to do the body work and paint for me!

Terry

mthibeau · #18 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 12:43 PM

I'm up in Allen and I'm building a Factory Five non donor build, I just received the kit a month ago so there is not much to show. I've been mostly spending my time sourcing all the parts I don't have yet.

-Matt T.

tcolley1 · #19 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 06:28 PM

Just received my finished painted body on Sunday, October 19th and am ready to install it on the chassis this weekend. Will post jpg's when I figure out how on this forum.

Terry

mustangmendez · #20 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 09:45 PM

Body is temporary on for the fit of the headers .
Steering is hooked up .

Wheels will be changed still need a long way to go but I am hoping to drive with you guys in my Cobra .
lots of work ahead but I will do my best .
Big T