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Post By mattbrowne
02-17-2022, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Howell,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R
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New Interior - Carpet to Leather
It took a few weeks to complete the first winter Cobra project. I ripped out all the stock carpet interior and replaced it with Imported Diamond Tufted Italian Leather. I had a local upholsterer put the panels in the seats and, of course, I have my expert seamstress wife to do the stitching. I even found a little doodad ring to finish off where the battery switch pokes through the carpet. The Meguiars Rich Leather really makes the material stand out.
Fred
Last edited by FredG; 02-17-2022 at 11:26 AM..
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02-17-2022, 09:37 AM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Nice. Like the shifter boot ring.
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02-17-2022, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Howell,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R
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Ring...
Thanks. The ball, handle, boot and ring are yours.
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Originally Posted by Cashburn
Nice. Like the shifter boot ring.
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02-17-2022, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
Posts: 5,570
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By posting I'm assuming you're looking for comments both positive and negative.
On the positive side, it's a masterful piece of craftsmanship.
But, sorry to be Debbie Downer, but it doesn't work for me. Nor the carbon fiber dash. Too modern for me. Not necessarily bad just a matter of personal taste.
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CSX4005LA
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02-17-2022, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Howell,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R
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I post in case anyone would like to do it and I can offer them help. I do that with all the projects. I already received messages about cost of material and where I got it from. Comments are always appreciated. To understand where I am coming from, I have no interest in shelby authenticity. I never liked them when they came out. The car I own has no connection to them other then a vague copying of the body style. My goal is to make the car the best it can be using modern parts but keeping it simple. Respectfully submitted.
Fred
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
By posting I'm assuming you're looking for comments both positive and negative.
On the positive side, it's a masterful piece of craftsmanship.
But, sorry to be Debbie Downer, but it doesn't work for me. Nor the carbon fiber dash. Too modern for me. Not necessarily bad just a matter of personal taste.
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02-18-2022, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
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Well...
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
By posting I'm assuming you're looking for comments both positive and negative.
On the positive side, it's a masterful piece of craftsmanship.
But, sorry to be Debbie Downer, but it doesn't work for me. Nor the carbon fiber dash. Too modern for me. Not necessarily bad just a matter of personal taste.
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I am with Tony... definitely, this is not my cup of tea. I like the originality aspect of the hobby. That said, you and the Mrs. did a very nice job on it Fred! As long as you like it, that is all that matters.
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Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
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02-18-2022, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
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I agree with you Fred G, and the others as well, (Nothing like being Wishi washy  ) Your interior came out great, very nicely done (And your wife's help a huge plus ). I too lean a little more to the originality, so it comes back to its "Yours" and if it's makes you happy, that all that matters. None of us, have changed (damaged?) an original car, so no harm no foul. Looks like time well spent Cheers TommyRot. |
02-18-2022, 01:05 PM
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Nice job. It think it looks great.
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02-23-2022, 08:45 AM
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Location: SAN DIEGO,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BACKDRAFT COYOTE GEN 2
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It looks great. I have the same interior, however, the back deck area is carpet. I will follow your lead, unfortunately, my wife is not that handy.
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02-28-2022, 06:38 PM
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Location: Anaheim,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #1368, Coyote Gen1
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Nice work. The carpet on the tranny tunnel is looking worn (slightly frayed) in my car. I might take on replacing it.
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03-02-2022, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Howell,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R
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Worn carpet
Mine was starting to fray near the Ebrake handle. Adding the Ebrake recess should solve that.
Fred
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Originally Posted by Johnnyd
Nice work. The carpet on the tranny tunnel is looking worn (slightly frayed) in my car. I might take on replacing it.
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