|
A few pics of my ride and also my battle
I had a request for a few pics of my Cobra since I'm a newbie here. I bought the car used. Found it on the side of the road for sale. It was pretty rough. The nose was cracked, the pipes were rusty and it had Kirkey seats and no carpet but I saw alot of potiental. Heres the only pic I got of it then.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...x446/cobra.jpg The 1st week I put the carpet in and got rid of the seats and the "R" wheels and put on a set of 18" Bullitts then painted the pipes. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...6/cobra2-2.jpg Not being happy with the wheels I put on a set of 17" Coys Eleanors. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...6/IMG_0023.jpg Then going for the peiord correct look I switched from EFI to carb. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...IMG_0002-1.jpg |
I was wanting the engine to look a little better and also run a litlle better so I pulled it out and made a 306 with GT40P heads and a B303 Cam, Studded the head bolts and did some mild porting.Added a 650DP and Turkey pan.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...wEngine003.jpg October of last year I put her on jack stands and was going to do a few winter mods. I wanted Dual Quads and Pin Drive Wheels and I also wanted to get rid of the wooden dash and put in a more correct one. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w.../Dashes009.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...ssMay09008.jpg |
July 2009 POM on FFcobra.com
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...IMG_0040-2.jpg |
Nice series of updates!
|
In March this year I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Cancer which actually makes your bones break. I ended up with 14 broken bones and a car on jack stands. Last month I started putting her back together with the help of a friend. We got the narrowed rear end in then the Ron Francis Harness. Got the front changed over, the dual quads on, and it was starting to look like a car again.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...aWheels002.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...aWheels004.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...aWheels008.jpg While I was lifting one of the rear wheels a week ago Sunday I had a Heart Attack. Had to get one stint for a 99% blockage so I'm back to sitting for a least a month now. Glad you all welcomed me on this forum and I promise I wont complain about anything except not getting to drive my car!!! Thanks for letting me share. |
I hope you make a full recover soon and can get out and drive that thing! Looking very nice.
|
So sorry to hear about your ailment. I am sure looking at that beautiful cobra you have resurrected will help with the healing. Great job on the car!
|
Best of luck, car looks great!
|
i want to wish you a speedy recovery and to commend you on an excellent rebuild. i am not a big ffr fan but with craftmen like you ,my mind could be changed. outstanding. keep up the great work. and recover quickly so you can enjoy your cobra.
|
Lex - Your car looks great! Wishing you a quick recovery and a return to driving it!
|
Wow, what a transformation from the first pic to the last, looks awesome.
good luck and speedy recovery |
Fella,
EXCELLENT JOB. Now work on those health issues and by all means don't be a stranger around here! DV |
Good luck Lex, you have a beautiful car and I pray you get thru your treaments in flying colors and can enjoy your family and Cobra for a long long time!
Clois |
Nice job. We appreciate you posting over here. Welcome to the site and best of luck with everything.
God Bless! -Greg |
Great job, and best of luck. Have a question, those Coys Eleanor's, where'd you get 'em?
|
Lex...beautiful job on the car. Glad you're part of this family. ;)
|
PurpleVenom
www.coyswheel.com |
Great work! The car looks awesome! Get well & keep posting your progress and or updates on the car.
|
looks great, hope you are going to change that small block under those FE valve covers for the rest of the FE...............looks great,get well soon
|
That is one lucky car to have found you! I hope someone is taking similar care of you. LOL Get well and back in the car man!
Steve |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:25 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: