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10-31-2010, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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tin-man's SPF 2984 build pictures
Gents, Just finished uploading my first set of build pictures from Hi-Tech Automotive in S.A. to my gallery, the Roush engine build will follow next. What started out as an order with Hillbank on December 28, 2009 is now coming to fruition.
Voss Performance will do the installation, but it looks like late December or early January before I get to take my first ever ride in my OWN COBRA..
The tension is getting to be unbearable,  but after being bitten by the snake and dreaming of getting a Cobra for the past ten years, I guess I can wait a couple of more months, y'think?  .
Is this deep, gut wrenching, angst normal? 
Cheers. tin-man 
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10-31-2010, 12:15 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Originally Posted by tin-man
Gents, Just finished uploading my first set of build pictures from Hi-Tech Automotive in S.A. to my gallery. the Roush engine build will follow next. What started out as an order with Hillbank on December 28, 2009 is now coming to fruition.
Voss Performance will do the installation, but it looks like late December or early January before I get to take my first ever ride in my OWN COBRA..
The tension is getting to be unbearable, but after being bitten by the snake and dreaming of getting a Cobra for the past ten years, I guess I can wait a couple of more months, y'think? .
Is this deep, gut wrenching, angst normal?
Cheers. tin-man |
Looking great tin-man. I really like how SPFs full roll bar looks.
January delivery will be perfect for your beautiful AZ weather. 
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10-31-2010, 12:24 PM
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The anticipation period is great. Staring at pictures for hours, counting down the days. This part of owning your first cobra is a memorable part of the whole experience. Its like waiting for your kid to be born. Its great and keeps getting better.
Love the black! Enjoy.
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10-31-2010, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Pentwater,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Professional Cobra & Streetrod Builder
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"Imitation" is a form of flattery-no?
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10-31-2010, 01:22 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tin-man
The tension is getting to be unbearable, but after being bitten by the snake and dreaming of getting a Cobra for the past ten years, I guess I can wait a couple of more months, y'think? . |
Those are nice shots -- and it will be a beautiful build. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't get it before Christmas. Most builders don't want to have the car sit in their shop over the Holidays if it only has a few more hours of work left in the build. They'll just gear up and work a little OT in order to get it to you. Man, that would be pretty cool if they delivered it to you right before Christmas. |
11-20-2010, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Waiting for the beast
SPF2984 at Hillbank in Irvine, California, waiting for instalation of the engine and powertrain. 
I sure need help with these pictures, any advice will be appreciated, I cannot seem to get the big pictures, what am I doing wrong. John AKA tin-man
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11-20-2010, 05:35 AM
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You mean like this?
When you go to your gallery, select the "linked image", not the "linked thumbnail".
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11-20-2010, 06:34 AM
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I would hate to see the beautiful paint get chipped up, make sure you buy a bra off them, it is the best thing I ever bought and with your car being black the color will match. The fit and quality is second to none.
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11-20-2010, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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John, thanks, I'll give it a try
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You mean like this?
When you go to your gallery, select the "linked image", not the "linked thumbnail".
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here goes......John, AKA tin-man 
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11-21-2010, 01:18 AM
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Are the Tri-bar ( tripod) headlights standard on SPFs or an option?
I really like how they make a cobra look.
Congrats on the car, you will love for sure.
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11-21-2010, 01:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Hi Fred
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Originally Posted by FredBMOC
Are the Tri-bar ( tripod) headlights standard on SPFs or an option?
I really like how they make a cobra look.
Congrats on the car, you will love for sure.
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They are an option at US$300, installed. I too thought they rounded out the Cobra look. John AKA tin-man
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11-21-2010, 06:14 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR from Levy Racing 302 FI w/Edelbrock Performer heads
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John
What's with the blue lights (?) in the nose?
Very nice car. Can't wait to see it.
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11-21-2010, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Dave, thanks fot the kind words......
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John
What's with the blue lights (?) in the nose?
Very nice car. Can't wait to see it.
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those are caps, not blue light. I guess its some sort of evaporator/condenser aircon hose attachment. John, AKA, tin-man
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11-21-2010, 06:21 AM
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Quote:
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those are caps, not blue light. I guess its some sort of evaporator/condenser aircon hose attachment. John, AKA, tin-man
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11-21-2010, 06:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Dave, thanks for the kind words......
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Originally Posted by dave from mesa
John
What's with the blue lights (?) in the nose?
Very nice car. Can't wait to see it.
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those are caps, not blue light. I guess its some sort of evaporator/condenser aircon hose attachment. John, AKA, tin-man
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11-21-2010, 07:24 AM
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They are caps for the oil cooler lines where they enter the oil cooler.
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11-23-2010, 12:14 AM
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Thanks, John
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They are caps for the oil cooler lines where they enter the oil cooler. |
like I said automotive sciences was not my major, now I know. Cheers, tin-man
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11-24-2010, 04:58 AM
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SPF2984 Installation
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11-24-2010, 08:00 AM
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The anticipation is the best part. Not many times in your life do feel that emotion and excitement. Savor the moment and enjoy it.
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11-24-2010, 09:01 AM
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Quote:
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The anticipation is the best part. Not many times in your life do feel that emotion and excitement. Savor the moment and enjoy it.
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This is true. Once you start going through the process of the shakedown runs, resolving little gremlins, dealing with your first rock chip, etc., then the romance starts to wear off some. But after a long day or when you need an escape, all you have to do is sit in the seat and fire her up and suddenly your problems dissipate. I believe this to be true with any performance car, cobra or otherwise. |
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