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01-25-2003, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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It's alive......FINALLY!!!!!!
Well, as of 12 noon EST today, my Contemporary 289FIA roared to life thanks to the persistence of Dr. Crankenstein.
Had it not been for my good friend Roger Davis (Cranky), I:
- never would have gotten the motor running.
- never would have realized I had the fuel pump lines on backwards
- never would have figured out the electrical problems.
By continually being a pain in the ass and devoting a lot of his own precious time to helping me out, I nwould have let this Contepmorary linger unfinished in my garage.
THANKS FOR BEING SUCH AN ORNERY OLD COOT CRANKY!!!!!!
So, the drive line is done, the motor sounded real healthy today and I just need to drop the body on and finish up some odds and ends.
Looks like I'll make it to DVSF.
Looks like I'll break in McFIA at Beaver Run.
Looks like the Crankoids will terrorize the town od Dublin.
I'll let everyone know when I have the body drop on party.
JM
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01-25-2003, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Northport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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....F-an-tastic.
Nice work JM and crank.
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01-25-2003, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
Posts: 14,448
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Way to go buddy--really happy for ya man. 
...and a tip of the cap to Raja. 
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01-25-2003, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Gainesville, Fl USA,
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Congratulations John (and Cranky ). I know it's been a long road and it must feel great to reach this point in the build!
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01-25-2003, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Grapevine,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former Owner/Builder of KMP142 427 Sideoiler, Tunnel Wedge, Aluminum heads, etc.
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Congrats, John....its a great feeling!
Enjoy, and keep the shiny side up!!
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01-25-2003, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Stoneville,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory 5 mk4 445 FE
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What the hell you want us to do.. BEG for some pictures!!!show us that thang  |
01-25-2003, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
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John, this is fantastic news man! Looking forward to seeing pics of your project!
Congrats!
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01-25-2003, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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John,
Congratulations  .....Cannot wait to see the car finally on the road/track.............
Sincerely,
Bill S.
PS: Had mine out today for a spirited (slightly colder than three weeks ago) 22 mile ride
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01-25-2003, 06:54 PM
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Good luck, JM.
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01-25-2003, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Kansas City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CRL, 351W, Tremec TKO
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Sounds like the engine knew it had darn well better run with Cranky standing there!
Congrats!
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01-25-2003, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Mesa, Arizona,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289 FIA,302 Crate,Holley 600cfm
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Wait isn't McFIA copyrighted by McDonalds 
Congrats!
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01-26-2003, 12:24 PM
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McCheet,
I knew you'd do it. Congrats bro!
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01-27-2003, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
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JM
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01-27-2003, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Quebec, Canada,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Johnex 427 S/C, 351W, 472 HP, 444 lbs. torque
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01-27-2003, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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McWEEEEEE-NEEEEEEE.....!
We're all from Missouri...! You gotta McSHOW us before we beleive you...McMahon...
So...where are the McJpegs...?
You'd better have your McButt at DVSF.3....or yer gonna have to change yer name to McMudd....
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01-27-2003, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Antonio,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner: JCF 289 slabside, ERA #329 and 424, GTD "Essex Wire" GT40; currently enjoying Hi-Tech 427 #147
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Congrats, Johnny Mac! Better get that thing on a track, body or no, or face the wrath of Cranky now that she's running.
It's a long road getting this stuff running. There's nothing like having a friend or two to point out your errors and goad you into staying after it.
Please do post some pics when you get a chance.
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01-27-2003, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Novato, CA, USA,
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John, that's terrific news! The Crankster to the rescue! I may have to move to the right coast.
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01-28-2003, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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McJpegs??? McButt???? Pictures????
The last set of pics I posted were about the most updated I have. The car still looks the same, in two pieces, I just managed to fire it up.
...now if folks are looking for proof that its running, just come to Beaver Run before the Spring Fling...and bring your camera, so you can get a pic of me as I pass you.
Actually, I'll probably run open pipes at Beaver Run, but with the BFG street tires, so I don't go crazy redlining the motor first time out.
Thanks for the responses. Look for the Crankoids at the Fling....we'll be the ones with tire splooge and brake dust all over our cars. We'll be parked next to Evan's velvet roped Shelby.
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01-28-2003, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southlake,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #42, 425HP 347 - NASA TX, CMC #55 Mustang Road Racer - Legends 37' Chevy Coupe #43 Oval Racer - Honda CRF450R(I'm afraid to race it), 95' Black Lighting Daily Scooter
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Great job. Congrats!!!
Boudy
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