 
Main Menu
|
|
Nevada Classics
|
|
Advertise at CC
|
| S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| |
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
| 3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
| 10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
| 17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
| 24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
|
|
CC Advertisers
|
|
 390Likes
01-07-2022, 10:12 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Got some fuel lines here in a vulnerable position, needing some 'love' ....
So here's the solution, made up using my fancy bender (two pieces of hardwood decking, a couple of F-clamps, and my bench vice) ....
Cheers!
Glen
|
01-08-2022, 02:14 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
LHS felt unloved too, so got the 'treatment'
Should stop some stone damage, maybe... 
Cheers!
Glen
Last edited by xb-60; 01-08-2022 at 02:16 AM..
|
01-08-2022, 05:59 AM
|
 |
Senior Club Cobra Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
Posts: 2,127
|
|
Not Ranked
The RHS solution looks like a nice example of aluminum origami. The button head screws & PEM nuts, aligned with the rivets, is a clean look and serviceable should that be necessary in the future. As usual, elegant work Glen.  |
01-08-2022, 05:50 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
....aluminum origami.....
|
Origami it certainly is, Tim. That panel probably took me around 8 hours, start to finish; much trimming, and tweaking in the "vise bender " 
It's satisfying work, though .....and what else would I be doing on a hot Saturday?
Cheers!
Glen |
01-09-2022, 05:03 AM
|
 |
CC Member/Contributor
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
Posts: 1,994
|
|
Not Ranked
Glen, I'd trade you a little of that heat  12" of snow on the ground, and 10-12 degree @ night (Very Rare). That's way too cold for us PNW guys, normal is 40-45 (Raining), and maybe 6" of snow for the whole winter. And yes, A little cheese please with my whine Cheers my friend, TommyRot. |
01-09-2022, 04:13 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
Glen, I'd trade you a little of that heat 12" of snow on the ground, and 10-12 degree @ night (Very Rare). That's way too cold for us PNW guys, normal is 40-45 (Raining), and maybe 6" of snow for the whole winter. And yes, A little cheese please with my whine Cheers my friend, TommyRot. |
Tommy, sounds like you need some 'feel good' info, yes?
You've got 12" of snow? Current temp here is around 30°C (85°F?)
Cheers!
Glen
Last edited by xb-60; 01-10-2022 at 05:52 PM..
|
01-10-2022, 05:26 AM
|
|
CC Member/Contributor
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
Posts: 1,994
|
|
Not Ranked
Thank you, my friend, just what I needed Funny story, I was looking for a new tow rig, something that can pull the 20Ft. enclosed trailer with the Cobra in it. (About 6500Lbs) everyone else has a 4-wheel drive pick-up's (Dodge Rams, Ford F-250, Chev. 2500 ) Well as you know I'm not a normal guy Never owned a 4-wheel drive or cared to. So, what did I come up with?? an Infiniti QX (SUV) 5.6 liter (400HP, 400+Toruqe, 4-wheel drive) So since we have all this snow and I now have a 4-wheel drive rig, all the neighbor's wanted things from the store, I said, "No Problem" and processed to drive my little CLK Mercedes to town. Everybody that knows me said "You know Tom he wouldn't take his new SUV out and get it dirty" The Little Merc. did just fine Cheers TommyRot. |
01-10-2022, 05:59 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Tom,
Your car shed/garage must be big enough to be visible from space
How many vehicles do you have now??
Cheers!
Glen |
01-10-2022, 06:29 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-Tech
Posts: 734
|
|
Not Ranked
Hi Tom, many here will think it is overkill, but I purchased a "Hensley" style hitch for my car hauler (24-foot box / 27-feet overall) which weighs in at about 6K lbs total. I tow with my Jeep Grand Cherokee W/Hemi and I feel so much better having this setup. I hauled my trailer from NH to VA to Pittsburg for the SAAC event a few years ago and had absolutely no issues. The few times I hauled this trailer without this hitch, it was not so great. I ended up going with the Propride version and never looked back. If I had a heavier pick-up with a longer wheelbase and wider track, I probably would not have purchased it. These two videos do a great job of showing the principle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDER3up7I_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1MZoskr46Q |
01-10-2022, 06:38 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-Tech
Posts: 734
|
|
Not Ranked
My Jeep and trailer with ProPride Hitch. And my spreader...  |
01-10-2022, 06:40 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-Tech
Posts: 734
|
|
Not Ranked
Sorry Glen - I just realized I was hijacking your thread...
Your build is awesome - can't wait to see the finished Cobra!!
|
01-10-2022, 08:15 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
No sweat. Most of us here have a good sense of humour 
That hitch looks like almost 'railroad' capable
Cheers!
Glen
Last edited by xb-60; 01-11-2022 at 03:38 AM..
Reason: edit
|
01-11-2022, 07:28 PM
|
|
CC Member/Contributor
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
Posts: 1,994
|
|
Not Ranked
Thanks Glen !!!
One more post Glen, then back to your build K? Thank you, Mongoose 930. I'll have to check my tongue, I have a full size battery box with solar panel on top. I'm pretty sure I can get the "Older Style" EZ lift hitch bolted to the sides, but could be a tight fit with your set-up. I've been thinking of something like this?? https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Eaz-Lif...0T36E3Q4&psc=1 |
01-12-2022, 12:23 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
OK
That is a tight squeeze into your 'trailer-port'
I don't see 12" of snow, BTW
|
01-12-2022, 06:29 AM
|
|
CC Member/Contributor
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
Posts: 1,994
|
|
Not Ranked
Tight Squeeze
That my friend, is what you learn in 28years driving semi-trucks  Brent (EM-0785) said "No way that will fit"  To make it even worse, there's big fir trees and bush, on the pass. side. I should has bet him lunch You get one chance to get it right. And yes, that was summer 2020, so hardly any SNOW Cheers Glen, now back to important stuff, like finishing your 289FIA car. TommyRot. |
01-12-2022, 04:23 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
....now back to important stuff, like finishing your 289FIA car. TommyRot.
|
Oh, that's right. I think there's still work to be done there  |
01-12-2022, 10:52 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2021
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 510
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
That my friend, is what you learn in 28years driving semi-trucks Brent (EM-0785) said "No way that will fit" To make it even worse, there's big fir trees and bush, on the pass. side. I should has bet him lunch You get one chance to get it right. And yes, that was summer 2020, so hardly any SNOW Cheers Glen, now back to important stuff, like finishing your 289FIA car. TommyRot. |
I'm not bragging mind you, but if I was backing that trailer in, I could demolish the car port, and for good measure, knock down the tree and flatten the bush, I'm that good! Cheers, Dennis |
01-12-2022, 11:07 PM
|
|
CC Member/Contributor
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
Posts: 1,994
|
|
Not Ranked
Dennis, us truck driver's call that "Hitting the Trifecta"  Cheers TommyRot. |
01-14-2022, 03:34 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Another very small item ticked off the list.... the required reversing light.
It's as discrete as I could make it
....and just catching the last light of the day from the sunset
Cheers!
Glen
|
01-20-2022, 09:05 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
|
|
Not Ranked
Next on the list....seat belts.
I've got the inertia reel retractors mounted correctly (ie legally). Access to the rear bulkhead is quite good. The saches of the lap/sash belt are centre-mounted, rather then outer-mounted.
On the other side of the trunk bulkhead (where the belt and buckle pass through), I've got a moulding that I've covered with leather for a less 'plastic' look.
This is it, ready to be fitted....
Too hot to work out there again today.
Cheers!
Glen
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:46 AM.
Links monetized by VigLink
|
Linear Mode
