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04-21-2009, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Oceanside,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ...
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Cobra specific tools?
...am finalizing the purchase of my Cobra 
Occurs to me that if I am to wrench on this beast (baby steps, I'll start with just tightening loose nuts & bolts first) I may need some cobra specific tools.
I have a good collection started with the standard / metric ratchet set, screwdrivers, wrenches etc...
New tools on my list include:
-Safetywire pliers
-Torque wrench(s)
-Deep well sockets
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Suggestions?
Also, how would I get under this thing without yet investing in a lift (thats down the road a bit).
Thanks guys!
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04-21-2009, 05:33 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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LS,
- Lead hammer
- Low profile jack
- I decided to buy some new jackstands from Summit with nice Poly-pads
- Finishline has a great (fairly inexpensive) canvas bag with a Cobra Logo which is perfect for the trunk (keep cleaning stuff, tire plug kit,hammer, etc.).
- Low profile scissor jack for the trunk
- Combination of metric and SAE tools
- Get one of those big stainless tool boxes that Costco sell. My wife said "whadya gonna open up a repair shop."
Also, do a search on CC. There's been some good threads on what people carry in their trunk.
Have fun. $$$$$
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Doug
No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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04-21-2009, 06:43 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Williamsport,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
Posts: 2,703
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don't forget a passenger with large,,,,,um eyes......the most important tool of all
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04-21-2009, 07:59 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Longview,
Tx
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster, 408 LSX
Posts: 263
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If you have coilovers you might want a couple of spanner wrenches.
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I've spent most of my money on cars and women. The rest I wasted.
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04-21-2009, 08:51 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
Posts: 5,119
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Plenty of wallet grease... so you can keep opening it.
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04-21-2009, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hanover,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
Posts: 559
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Bottle opener, cell phone, Fix-a-flat, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, needle-nose pliers, lead hammer, AAA card
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I just wanna drive my car.
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04-21-2009, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Oceanside,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Got the Bug
LS,
- Lead hammer
- Low profile jack
- I decided to buy some new jackstands from Summit with nice Poly-pads
- Finishline has a great (fairly inexpensive) canvas bag with a Cobra Logo which is perfect for the trunk (keep cleaning stuff, tire plug kit,hammer, etc.).
- Low profile scissor jack for the trunk
- Combination of metric and SAE tools
- Get one of those big stainless tool boxes that Costco sell. My wife said "whadya gonna open up a repair shop."
Also, do a search on CC. There's been some good threads on what people carry in their trunk.
Have fun. $$$$$
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Got the "Big stainless toolbox" from Costco. I'm gonna look into the jackstands and the other stuff on your list. Good stuff!
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04-21-2009, 10:52 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Jose,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1436 514
Posts: 1,488
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Make sure to try the scissor jack before you need it. I bought a piece-O-sh$t one from Kragens and I couldn't even get one corner of a 2700lb car off the ground!!
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04-21-2009, 11:05 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: saratoga,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #185, Shelby Alloy 482; sold
Posts: 1,190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scootter
Make sure to try the scissor jack before you need it. I bought a piece-O-sh$t one from Kragens and I couldn't even get one corner of a 2700lb car off the ground!!
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You have to put the jack under the corner you want to lift.
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04-22-2009, 04:46 AM
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Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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...the neighbor down the street that's constantly complaining about the noise..
Oops, I guess he's one "tool" everyone can do without. 
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Too many toys?? never!
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04-22-2009, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Williamsport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
Posts: 2,703
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undy, that is where to stage the car at midnight. couple of good burnouts should smooth him over
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04-22-2009, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
Posts: 4,307
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Duct tape ! 
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Regards,
Kevin
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04-22-2009, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Middletown,ct,
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AAA flatbed service a must!! I carry some basic tools, but with the car so low and engine area so tight and hot, not much you can do on the side of the road. A big can of tire fix it and a tire repair kit.
joeg
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