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11-27-2017, 02:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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New Backdraft RT3 Cobra Factory-build Log
After dreaming about owning a Cobra for more than 25 years, I finally ordered a new factory-built Backdraft RT3 during September and will post a few of the progress pics as received from the factory here as they progress...
Last edited by lomdel; 03-07-2018 at 11:02 PM..
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11-27-2017, 02:38 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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The outer body being married to the inner tub...
Last edited by lomdel; 03-02-2018 at 04:06 AM..
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11-27-2017, 02:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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The body fresh from the mold...
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11-27-2017, 03:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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Painted! Classic Indigo blue with Wimbledon White stripes...
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11-27-2017, 03:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Mounted on chassis and Assembly started in the production line...
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11-27-2017, 03:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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Dashboard set-out done. These guys do top quality work with impeccable stitching quality...
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11-27-2017, 03:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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Wiring loom installation...
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11-27-2017, 03:48 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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A proud and excited owner-to-be...me!
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11-27-2017, 03:49 AM
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Lots of stuff happened and installed...
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11-27-2017, 03:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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BDR gauges and switches installed...
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11-27-2017, 03:53 AM
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Dashboard installed...
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11-27-2017, 03:55 AM
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Temporary placement of seats. Amaro Brown leather for seats and door panels only. Rest all black... (They use an old temporary workshop-seat during testing and only install final seats before handover)
Last edited by lomdel; 11-27-2017 at 04:01 AM..
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11-27-2017, 03:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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The engine being installed is a 4.0 Lexus 1UZ VVTi V8 for now until I can source the ideal Ford 351 Windsor and the funds for it...
Last edited by lomdel; 11-27-2017 at 04:01 AM..
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11-27-2017, 05:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Medford Lakes,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing #1644
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Very cool - great pic's! Thanks for sharing.
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11-27-2017, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Philly Suburbs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR#436 - 351W - 450HP / 429TQ
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Very cool you're able to see the progress of your car at the factory!
BUT...tell them they put the steering wheel on the WRONG SIDE! LOL
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11-27-2017, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LaMarque,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR, Roush 402R
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Very Cool to see this ..
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11-27-2017, 11:28 PM
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Work going on...
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11-27-2017, 11:30 PM
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Engine air cleaner fitted and most of wiring done. Almost ready to fire up...
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11-27-2017, 11:32 PM
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Billet fuel cap fitted...
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12-01-2017, 11:13 PM
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Engine bay almost done sans the custom designed carbon cover...
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