Visit to A&C - Page 2

PNJSNAK · #21 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 07:36 AM

Roscoe:

Now, Now: Be nice! I meant following their instructions to use a GM sterring column. It would have been nice to know or be aware of alternatives to the build. Again, being a novice and not really being aware of the amount of "Experts" or "Experienced" Cobra enthusiasts out on the electronic airwaves to extract knowledge from. I would have done somethings different.
Aside from that, I am very proud of my Antique & Collectibles
427 S/C Cobra (Replica). As should everyone else who took on the dream of building a car, no matter what manufacturer. Check it out...............

Roscoe · #22 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 07:41 AM

PNJSNAK,
Very nice build. I think A&C makes the best body in the industry. It really is a great finish and follows the lines of the original. But OH! that manual!

Have fun!
Roscoe

Roscoe · #23 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 07:43 AM

Now have any of you A&C boys ever think of replacing that gas tank with some kind of fuel cell?

Roscoe

PNJSNAK · #24 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 07:48 AM

Hope this one is a little better.
Jim

Roscoe · #25 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 07:49 AM

What wiper set did you use?
Roscoe

PNJSNAK · #26 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 07:57 AM

Roscoe: you racer you. Would you put it in that little trunk? Maybe you can have both and put in a series of valves with quick disconnect, so when you want to race empty the standard tank and put the cell in trunk and connect the lines. Then when you need the space for a nice long cruise with your Buds. Take out the cell and put in the chairs and the overnite bag. I'm sure you can fabricate some type of hold down brackets to keep the cell in place.
I have no intentions of taking the car on a track, unless to just cruise around some day. Definetly don't want to take a chance and F*** ** *P. Later.
Jim

Roscoe · #27 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 08:01 AM

Actually the track is pretty safe. You go out in your group of about 15 cars. You are not all together so it's not like wheel to wheel. There are strict rules regarding passing, etc. and you will get black flagged and thrown off the track if you are a jerk. At tracks like Pocono there is no barriers on 95% of the track so if you go off you just get dusty.

It is a good way to get to know your Cobra and how they really handle. You get pretty good at it after awhile and get to know you (and the Cobras) limitations.

Roscoe

PNJSNAK · #28 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 08:06 AM

Got the set up from John York. Remember about being a novice. I tried to get as many parts as I could before I actually started the build.
John provided a used Lucas ( I think) unit from an MG I believe with new arms and blades. Used arm boxes (the splines were pretty bad), and I had to make up new tubes and shorten the gear cable to suit. I also had to take out the park cam and reverse it so the blades would park to the drivers side, like original.
They are just for show now because something happened in the dash switch and I just disconnected the power lead. When I feel ambitious I will take the dash off someday and fix it.
The dash was a bit of a struggle with all the gages and the hearter defrost unit behind there and ofcourse there is no way to mount the dash to the body like the MANUAL says to. I made three brackets off the firewall to mount the dash.
Who needs wipers, just put on some Ol' Rainex and no problem. Been caught in the rain on several occasions. Just go fast no problem.
JIm

Roscoe · #29 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 08:09 AM

Rainex is great stuff! I would, eventually, like to at least get some wipers installed. If I run across a good cheap setup I'll probably put them in just for show.
Roscoe