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Post By patrickt
06-03-2019, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: May 2019
Cobra Make, Engine: A&C, 351W .040” over, TKO600
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New Basket Case
I just picked up a privately built 2013 British racing green A&C Cobra from the Cleveland area two weeks ago. It only had 940 miles on it and was barely driveable. It’s now in a million pieces in an attempt to correct all the build errors. I’m down to the crank on the engine, brake system, clutch system, and fuel system were removed, the peddle box was modified, and the foot area has been cut out, enlarged and glassed back up. There’s many many more items I’m fixing or improving. I turned the corner last weekend and now everything is going back together. The original body and bare chassis and suspension are gorgeous on this kit. Whoever finished it from there originally should be shot though. 😂. I love this little thing and can’t wait to get it on the road.
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06-03-2019, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Canandaigua,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
Posts: 2,499
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Well, you will know the car inside and out. Post pictures when you get the chance. You will probably need to reply to a few more posts before you are allowed to post pictures. Lots of good knowledge on this site. Have fun.
Jim
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06-04-2019, 07:56 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Richardson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Antique & Collectibles, Forte 427 SB, TKO 600
Posts: 200
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I built my A&C kit from October 2015 - September 2017.
I now have around 3000 miles on the car.
Done 2 drives from Dallas to San Marcos (south of Austin) and back in the car with zero issues/problems.
Any questions you may have on re-assembly, ask away.
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06-05-2019, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique , FE428
Posts: 22
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Good Luck with your re-build .
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06-05-2019, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: White City,
SK
Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
Posts: 2,908
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Take your time, get it right and it will all be worthwhile. More smiles per gallon.
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06-05-2019, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cycleguy55
Take your time, get it right and it will all be worthwhile. More smiles per gallon.
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No, among the many benefits of doing half-ass repairs and mods on your Cobra is the fact that you will get to experience the joy of performing them again and again.  |
07-05-2019, 05:35 AM
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Join Date: May 2019
Cobra Make, Engine: A&C, 351W .040” over, TKO600
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This thing is giving me a run for my money. Electrical systems, dash storage, fuel system, clutch system, and expansion of the foot box and gas pedal setup are done. I just got the engine block back from the machinist and the mess in the rear end and gear swap are almost done. I’ve been burning a lot of midnight oil. After celebrating our country and in between that work thing that I have to do, fingers crossed, she may be ready for the first fire up by next weekend. |
07-06-2019, 04:09 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A&C, 351W .040” over, TKO600
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Delay of game AGAIN, both axle flanges are bent and need to be faced off and squared. Ughh I’ll drop them off at the local machine shop Monday morning. Tomorrow I’ll start putting the engine back together...
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07-06-2019, 05:30 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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Originally Posted by SLP
I just picked up a privately built 2013 British racing green A&C Cobra from the Cleveland area two weeks ago. It only had 940 miles on it and was barely driveable. It’s now in a million pieces in an attempt to correct all the build errors. I’m down to the crank on the engine, brake system, clutch system, and fuel system were removed, the peddle box was modified, and the foot area has been cut out, enlarged and glassed back up. There’s many many more items I’m fixing or improving. I turned the corner last weekend and now everything is going back together. The original body and bare chassis and suspension are gorgeous on this kit. Whoever finished it from there originally should be shot though. 😂. I love this little thing and can’t wait to get it on the road.
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Ah yes, in the days of, and prior to "cash for clunkers", I picked up a number of poorly built, or highly neglected Cobra kits and finished cars.....Too good to be true, of course they were, every single one of them. But when they left my garage, they were all nicely gone through and street worthy. Take things one step at a time, one set of components at a time, and slowly, you will get to the point where the car is once again safe to drive.
Bill
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07-06-2019, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tinley Park,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: Antique and Collectibles Autos, Inc.
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To bad that there are so many issues with your rebuild. I finished my build a few months ago and are enjoying it a lot.
John
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08-12-2019, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2019
Cobra Make, Engine: A&C, 351W .040” over, TKO600
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It’s alive! I’ve been test driving it around the neighborhood for the last couple of weeks much to my wife’s chagrin...yes it's insured. I have an appointment this Friday to get the NYS VIN installed and then I’m only waiting on the state to send my new title. I can’t wait! This car is super comfortable and FUN to drive!
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08-13-2019, 04:28 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Canandaigua,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
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Congrats! Still plenty of good driving weather left.
Jim
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08-13-2019, 04:37 AM
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Congratulations! NY put a VIN on my Wildcat (Cheetah inspired build) on August 6. I'm anxiously waiting for my title.
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08-13-2019, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA#375, FE 428, 1966 block, built by Jim Coleman Racing Engines, Stratford, CT
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What engine, trainee and differential are in your A&C?
I am not too familiar with that model Cobra.
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ERA 375 - former Clubcobra ID REDSC400
TESLA P90D is my daily driver
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08-13-2019, 05:05 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A&C, 351W .040” over, TKO600
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351W, TKO600, Ford 9” with 3.73 posi
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08-13-2019, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,152
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Pictures...?
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08-13-2019, 07:39 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A&C, 351W .040” over, TKO600
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Would you believe I haven’t taken any yet! I’ll have to get on that this weekend.
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