It's Finally Finished!!!

[Merv and Sharon]

Also Craig, who did the carpets? They look very simple and I was also going for the same style.

Merv

[Barker]

Awesome Job Craig,

a real credit to your patience.

Top Job

Barker

[Juggernaut]

Nice job!!!

[Beejay]

Looks fantastic Craig!

I wish I had your attention to detail.

Ben

[400TT]

I'll have to show my wife all the compliments. See I can do SOMETHING right.

Merv, the shifter angle feels great. But maybe I'm not real fussy. I'm pretty sure it was actually made by Don. The wheel arch splats and some of the trimming was done by a young guy down the coast here. He also did Warren's Cobra interior. And Warren has the same (expensive) carpet. I'll grab the details for you when I can find them. The exhaust headers etc were made by Trevor at CES(http://www.cesracing.com.au/). He is certainly a good option. The headers are ceramic coated in silver.

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by 400TT

Specs:
* 1996 First Registered
* RMC with numerous body changes to better replicate the original(bonnet scoop, fuel filler, brake ducts etc.
* 302w carby with top loader. Mild engine. Sounds absolutely fantastic, tough as and gives the Cobra a nice shake at idle. Fitted with cast ribbed air cleaner, rocker covers, sump etc.
* AFCO aluminium radiator custom modified, 16" thermo.
* Jag running gear front & rear.
* Front brakes - 310mm rotors, PBR twin piston calipers on full knock-off hubs. Rear brakes - standard jag.
* Vintage Wheels US - 15 x 7.5", 15 x 9.5" both with 4" backspace. Yokohama Avid S/T tyres - 245/60/15 & 295/50/15. Custom AC logo centre caps.
* Interior - quality german carpet, bmw leather. Seats are original style metal frame, sliding with removeable bases etc. Original style 6 bolt Moto-Lita 16" wheel, Smiths gauges, Lucas switches. 427 S/C dash layout with glovebox added. Chrome MG handbrake, dummy reverse T gearstick, chrome extinguisher, classic door handles.
* Boot - aluminium paneled with removeable carpet front & side panels for storage.
* Roll bar is a 2 piece, 3 point mounting unit.
* Exterior - AC badges, all Lucas lights(L691 rear, L539 front, L467), tripod headlights, mirror stainless nose panels, stainless quickjacks, 12-1-12 bonnet & scoop rivet pattern, leather splats.

Sounds like a classified add - not for sale is it?

Good job Craig.

[spookypt]

nice craig!! Looks like old Sovereign getting a photo work out again!

tenrocca....everthings for s:-)ale!

[richardferguson]

As good as it gets. Well done Craig.
Richard

[BJ's Snake]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Sounds like a classified add - not for sale is it?

Good job Craig.

You should buy it Andrew, then you would have one with a real motor

Cheers

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by BJ's Snake

You should buy it Andrew, then you would have one with a real motor

Cheers

Brett, If only it was taupe. (Thats a colour to you fordies)

[400TT]

Andrew, I was compiling the list for another unfortunate situation, but we won't go there right now. Just bath in the glory that it's done.

Richard, do you like the wheels? I took my motivation after seeing your 15" street wheels at the Nationals a few years ago. Just let me know what (liquid) royalties are due.

[richardferguson]

A very sensible old-school choice!
Last year I ran the Yokos for the drags, go-too-slow and hillclimb. I figured I coudn't warm the Michelin 17's enough for grip. After this year's Shelbyfest I've decided to run the Michelins for all events. Can't be THAT cold again in Goulburn! The Yokos go well but can't match a track tyre.
Richard

[400TT]

Yeah, the Yoko's are a great street tyre for cruising or spirited fun. I'm really liking them, much better than the alternatives here.

Definitely not at home on the track. Good choice Richard, run the Michelins for all events regardless of air temp.

[07cob]

Craig

Congratulations. A fine piece of work.

It looks as good in these photos as it does in the flesh.

Well done.

Geof

[David Hodgson]

Fantastic Craig, just how a Cobra should look.

Should be more of them.

[Aussie Mike]

Beautiful car Craig. You should be very proud of your efforts. You've got fantastic attention to detail.

Looking forward to seing it in the flesh.

Cheers

[Rob. Smith]

Originally Posted by 400TT

Doubledip, it's a quirk of the kit brand - RMC. Makes it really difficult to mount the radiator. Getting that aluminium radiator in there was a real trick.

I actually like it, especially it's reflection in the mirror finish stainless in the nose.

I'm sitting here looking at the cutaway poster of a SC roadster. the radiator lays back in the original car. I reckon that is a bit inefficient as the air tends to "slide" up and over the radiator. The RMC however has a forward sloping radiator which "traps" the air flow forcing it through the radiator without the aid of fans. I reckon it's a good design modification.
I've got an RMC :P

[400TT]

Really appreciate the comments guys.

Rob, I certainly can't complain, cooling works fine.

I have completely sealed around the radiator though.

Aluminium radiator upgrade made a noticable difference to temperature control at idle.

[stephen low]

Craig

Curious about your ali radiaitor and cooling comment.

With my rebuild an ali radiator will be used, though Marty has already installed his radiator style support onto my chassis and will make the radiator vertical. Have to admit I though my car was running a touch cold so will be wporking on a way to better regulate operating temperature so that it stays at least warm.

But by your comment do you mean it takes longer for the system to heat up at idle or what is the effect you've noticed?

Oh and once again, well done on the build it looks fabulous. How did you manage the cranky Carroll signature on the dash?

Cheers

Steve

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by Rob. Smith

the radiator lays back in the original car. I reckon that is a bit inefficient as the air tends to "slide" up and over the radiator.

They were shrouded on the top, no less efficient then a forward sloping radiator shrouded at the bottom. (Although mine slopes back - so Im biased too )