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08-21-2007, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
Posts: 3,293
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Polished or Satin? You be the judge...
Okay, opinions are like ********...everyone has one.  So fire away and tell what you think about this transformation. I decided to exchange Mother's Billet Polish for Scotchbrite pads and lacquer thinner. A few more pics are in my gallery. Again, would like to hear all yays and nays. This car is constantly in evolution...keeps it fun!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
One note...if you ever buy one of these fabbed surge tanks from anyone (this one came from FinishLine), make sure you have the top cap bead welded around the base. Mine leaked ever so slightly and I had to remove the tank shortly after these pics were taken (I see a few fingerprints here and there...God I'm anal). We shall see how long I can keep a seal on this thing. And, NO, my stainless tank is NOT for sale. 
Thanks,
-Dean
Last edited by RedBarchetta; 10-02-2007 at 02:49 PM..
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08-21-2007, 12:51 PM
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Renegade Nuns on Wheels
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: columbus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 roadster with 351C-4B
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The brushed looks nice. The polished did as well but that stuff always ends up scratched anyways so why not go with it. Scotchbright pads and WD-40 is all we used for years on aluminum components and structures.
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08-21-2007, 01:11 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
wa
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
Posts: 3,027
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I like it.  It's more of a Race Car, vs Show Car look. |
08-21-2007, 01:16 PM
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Definately brushed!
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08-21-2007, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh,
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Brushed seems to give a more even look. I like it.
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08-21-2007, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Orange County,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF Brock Coupe #88, Keith Craft 427w
Posts: 707
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Dean,
I think we had this discussion in the Hillbank parking lot - I prefer the brushed and have serious envy over your valve covers. Any problem with them leaking? I've been wanting some of those, but have been scared away by stories of continual leaks. If I wanted a leaky engine, I would have gotten a big block!
Doug
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08-21-2007, 01:54 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Odessa (Tampa),
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 559. 410 Stroker 72 block AFR205 Heads, Solid roller lifters, Comp Cams XR286, Eagle 4" stroke internally balanced with chevy journals, Oliver rods, Probe Forged pistons, Mighty Demon, Super Victor, MSD Digital 6.....
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I vote brushed also... How long did it take you to do that? I'm tempted to do the same to mine.
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08-21-2007, 02:11 PM
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Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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Answers:
Doug, these covers are probably manufactured in China somewhere, but they do have a billet base (that's the key!). Around $100 plus shipping on FleaBay. They seal up nice. I use a thick composition cork Felpro gasket (two pieces of cork with steel insert), seal them to the cover with Black Ultra RTV, and then tighten them down so that the cork compresses slightly over the lip of the cylinder heads. No leaks. Pay about $30 for those gaskets, but that and the flat billet rail make the difference.
BDR561, I tried to do it myself and it was a PITA to get all the machine marks to go in the same direction. So I farmed out the work to a local metals finishing shop for a total cost of $115. Maintenance (so far...keeping fingers crossed) is a rough Scotchbrite pad and a clean cotton rag dipped in lacquer thinner (be careful around painted surfaces!). Occasional scratches can be worked out with a little 180 grit sandpaper followed by the pad and lacquer thinner (don't ask how I know this).
-Dean
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08-21-2007, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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Originally Posted by Silverback51
It's more of a Race Car, vs Show Car look.
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Nail hit! Exactly what I was after. |
08-21-2007, 02:34 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Looks great. Nickel fittings and black hose would send it over the top...
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08-21-2007, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Jack,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, Rousch 402
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I want to see what it would look like if you blacked everything out please? Please post pictures here when completed. LOL. I like the brushed look and you have way too much time on your hands MR!!!!
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08-21-2007, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Originally Posted by BlackSnake
...you have way too much time on your hands MR!!!!
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After 10pm...kids in bed...wife has me on mute...yeah, I get a lot done after 10pm. |
08-21-2007, 09:20 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Thumbs up Dean!
Like the Aeroquip PVC connection as well  .
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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08-22-2007, 01:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
Wa
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
Posts: 4,162
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I really like the brushed look, Dean. Nice!
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08-22-2007, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wickenburg,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C - 482FE built by Survival Motorsports, 4 Spd. Toploader, Jag 3.31
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I like the brushed look ..... and as they say you are never done!!!
I started to polished the aluminum engine compartment panels in my Cobra and after the first "Mirror" panel I did not like it and went with the Scotchbright brushed look.
I still have chrome valve covers and air cleaner, stainless tank, etc. I think some of the stuff will be changed out to brushed.
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08-22-2007, 05:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sterling,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1507 427 Dart Block Windsor
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Dean,
Yeah, I like the brushed look better, too. On a street rod, polished would be more appropriate but on a "racecar", I like the brushed finish.
Actually, I like the brushed satin finish or a light bead blast finish on just about everything: car parts, knife blades, guns, tools, etc. It's much easier to maintain.
Lookin' good!
Lowell
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08-22-2007, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #291 *has left the garage*
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I am surprised; I like the brushed a lot!
I mute my hubby after 9 pm. If we don't talk after 9 then we avoid a lot of late night picking and grumbling and whining and nagging.
good plan!
the brushed looks very nice.
K
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08-22-2007, 11:00 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Clemente,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4758, CSX 381 Keith Craft 482 w/ Weber 48 IDA's
Posts: 492
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I also have alot of chrome going on in the engine bay, but the brushed looks really great. Have had polished aluminum many times on the engine in the past, and emptied many tubes of Simichrome...now Wenol. This time bought one with all natural finishes and like it lot better. Love the surge tank. Will try the Scotchbrite with Lacquer thinner. Wondered how that brushed look "happened". Always thought it was wet or dry!!
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08-23-2007, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Jupiter, Fl & Thomasville, Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR # 165 392 Ford Crate 430HP
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Brushed looks better to me when you see the before and after next to each other, what are you doing this weekend maybe you could give my car that look  I have plenty of beer.
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08-23-2007, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Perrysburg,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #298 427 FI
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Is it that shiney new? I have brushed aluminum and I would love it to look that nice. Someone said WD40 and a scotch brite pad?
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