MY Cobra Build

ICBomber90 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 07:39 PM

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"First test drive"

Roller

'01 Explorer 302 w/2,500 miles, new T-5 HD FMS B-cam

First start, I stayed out of the way and let the experts "fire" it up. Settled into a nice lopey idle without any problems!

Tin work

Go carting "Breaking the Law"

I-squared wiring

Dash Mock up

Body waiting, stored 26 months in a barn

Beginning to look like a Cobra

mpanten · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 08:50 PM

Comeing along nicely. There is a big part of me that wishes I built mine instead of buying it. Next time I will do it. Looks like you are having a lot of fun.

WildBill3 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-18-2007, 03:06 PM

lookin good man keep it up...WB

ICBomber90 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-04-2007, 09:39 PM

I got the bright idea that I needed some extra elbow room, so i fired up the sawall and this is what I came up with......

A little body filler and now I have all the room I need!!

BDR561 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-04-2007, 09:51 PM

Did you glass the modification?

289fia_cobra · #6 (**permalink**) 09-04-2007, 11:11 PM

wow, that's good build so far. Have you posted your build on FFCobra.com ? Your door modification would get some people asking you to keep them posted as I'm sure some have thought about this lack of room but nobody I know of has ever done what you did. YOU'd give a lot of people some hope.

Keep up the good work; it's worthi it in the end!!!!

ICBomber90 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDR561

Did you glass the modification?

Yes, Glass mat and resin with body fill over the top.

289 (Herm?)

I post over at FFCobra as P Wyman and was very surprised no one has done this before. I didn't think I had an original idea in my body

Here's a link to my first post Driverside door mod (Update w/ picts 9/4) - FFCobra.com - Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum

Pat

Clois Harlan · #8 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007, 05:13 AM

Morris Clement did the same mod to his aluminium door on his Kirkham. Yours and his turned out great. By the way I have been reading some of your stuff over on the FFR forum. You're doing a great job. I am building a Daytona Coupe.

Clois Harlan

ICBomber90 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 09:52 PM

WOW, had to take a little time off to take care of some family business but I'm back and working on my Cobra. I want it on the road for the Summer Run in Lake George, NY. I'll post some more pictures in a short while

Pat

letsboogie351 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 01:22 AM

Mate
It looks nice, real nice but..........you've put the steering wheel on the wrong side!

keep up the good work

lovehamr · #11 (**permalink**) 01-22-2009, 06:56 PM

Pat, glad things are going well on your build but I do have one point that needs your attention. As I was going through your posts I noticed your avatar and then found that that pic is NOT in your CC photo album. Don't be holdin' out on da homys man!

Steve

ICBomber90 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-18-2009, 06:19 PM

Guys!

Been a while since my last build update so I thought I would share. I have all my paper work into DMV (wish me luck

) and finishing up a few details (Fit the hood, add mirrors...) I'm running this year in gel-coat and getting the bugs out. I'll paint it over next winter ('68 Highland Green). May not be up to Garage Freak's build but I couldn't be happier! This journey began during the Summer of '03 with the purchase of a rusted out '87 GT (used the bell-housing & parking brake handle

) I can't tell you how many things have gotten in the way but I kept at it! Looking forward the summer and making some real noise!

Sorry about the crappy scanned in pics, my digital camera went AWOL!

Thanks, Pat

damo · #13 (**permalink**) 04-23-2009, 03:31 AM

Hi could you please tell me where did you get the external boot hinges
cheers
Damo

coryb · #14 (**permalink**) 04-23-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damo

Hi could you please tell me where did you get the external boot hinges
cheers
Damo

Those are the stock boot (trunk) hinges on a Factory Five Roadster.

ICBomber90 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-14-2009, 08:50 PM

Took the little girl for a spin the other day....

She loves it!

ICBomber90 · #16 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 06:41 PM

For you NYS guys! Got the little yellow sticker that means so much.....

Best "Mod" yet!

Like my wipers???

Next step insurance!

Pat

ICBomber90 · #17 (**permalink**) 06-07-2009, 09:43 PM

100% road legal as of 6-5-09

Picked up my kit on 2-26-05, only took me 4 years and a little over 3 months

You can't wipe the smile off my face with a 2 X 4!!

Still need to finish the interior and paint it BRG but that can wait until winter, I'm driving the wheels off it this summer!

Pat

STEVE-O · #18 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Pat,
Car looks good! I have a lot of respect for guys that build their own car. I dont have the patience or skill so I went with a Superformance.
Where in upstate NY area are you??

ICBomber90 · #19 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 11:26 AM

Steve,

Thanks for the kind words, I'm located near Albany, in East Greenbush. Are you planning on going to the Lake George Run July 10-12. Great time. Closer to you, I'm also planning on going to "Snakes & Grapes" along Lake Seneca August 1 &2, never been but the wife is a huge wine fan and she is looking forward to the wineries.

Link: http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showth...ghlight=Grapes

I'm trying to run the wheels off mine!

Pat

black88coupe · #20 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 03:00 AM

NICE BUILD. Where did you get this from? Looks trick.