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12-04-2012, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Commerce Twp.,
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Hello from Detroit
I recently had an offer accepted on a 1967 Cobra Replica (A&C from Buffalo maker) and will be going to have it inspected this Saturday, 12/8. I am bringing a mechanic but would greatly appreaciate ANY suggestions on how best to evaluate or what questions to ask the mechanic!
After my test drive, I noticed the following issues:
1. The high beams did not work (normal headlights were fine)
2. Reverse lights did not light-up in reverse
3. Popping in the exhaust. Not sure if this is normal on 302 engines with headers and pipes?!? Occurred in idol and while running but didn't seam to effect the performance at all. It was about a 50 degree day.
Car specifics:
A&C Kit Built in 2010
302 HO Ford Mustang Engine (1995 or 1998 and I am told it was in a creight)
Borg Transmission
Disc Brakes
3.73 Rear End
Chrome Roll Bar
Black side pipes
Side and Top Visors
Leather Seats
Driver chrome side mirror
AM/FM/CD Radio
Five-speed
No air, no top, no heat
White Stripes
Chrome Gas Cap
Electric fan
Trunk the size of a shoe box! :-)
Thanks for any advice or help!!!
Last edited by saturnkk; 12-04-2012 at 09:45 PM..
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12-05-2012, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kansas City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: jbl
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so he didn't tell you about these things before the drive? what do you think you will discover later?
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12-05-2012, 10:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vector1
so he didn't tell you about these things before the drive? what do you think you will discover later?
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I am not dealing directly with the seller. It is being sold on consignment at a local Dealer Showroom...
Not sure what will be discovered... That is why I am ging to have a mechanic check it out first. Just looking for some pointers. |
12-12-2012, 08:22 AM
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Picked it up last night and drove it home. Gunned it once for Alan too... :-)
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12-12-2012, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: West Linn,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #684, 428 FE, TKO600
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Welcome to the journey. As long as you don't get too serious about things you're in for a fun ride.
Photos?
What are your first impressions?
DonC
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12-12-2012, 08:31 AM
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Thanks. First impression is that it is a 400hp go-cart. I had a ZR-1 ages ago and this feels faster.
It is cold and winter here in the mitten so I probably won't schedule a photo shoot with my lovely assistants until it warms-up unless I can get the garage looking good...
It is a driver and I intend to use it as much as humanly possible in good weather!
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12-12-2012, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Creedmoor,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR3542K, 347 C. I., EFI, T-5, Miata Front Sway Bar, 3 Link, Red with White Stripes
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Welcome to the madness! Be careful with the throttle until you get used to it.
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FFR3542K, 347, Holley Sniper EFI, T-5, 4 Wheel Discs, 3-Link, Miata Front Sway Bar, Red with White Stripes
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12-13-2012, 07:32 AM
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Location: Broken Arrow. OK ( South Tulsa), USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
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The popping as others will probably tell you is an exhaust leak either at the manifold or at your collectors.
The high beams may be on a seperate toggle.
The reverse back up lights may need to be traced back to the transmission.
Just speculating, but if that is all the problems you have I would say you have a pretty nice Cobra.
Clois
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12-13-2012, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Seagull81
Welcome to the madness! Be careful with the throttle until you get used to it.
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No Kidding! This thing is a race car! |
12-13-2012, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clois Harlan
The popping as others will probably tell you is an exhaust leak either at the manifold or at your collectors.
The high beams may be on a seperate toggle.
The reverse back up lights may need to be traced back to the transmission.
Just speculating, but if that is all the problems you have I would say you have a pretty nice Cobra.
Clois
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Figured either that or the spark timing is off...
Thanks for the guidance! Very much appreciated!!
I LOVE it! I want to hibernate until April now... |
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