Maybe Ed (DV) is trapped in his shop with all the snow they have been getting up there and he left the camera and laptop in the house!

I try not to call Ed too much so I don't become a nuisance, but the last I spoke to him, he told me that as long as the temps are below 30 he can't get the shop warmed up so he basically shuts it down. I don't blame him, cold weather and I just don't mix well. I'm driving down from NY to Houston this weekend with the aluminum stroker in the back, with a stop in Dallas to deliver it to Jay. I should have a few spare minutes available during that drive to give Ed a ring and make sure he's OK up there. My guess is the poor guy is just frozen!:LOL: If you're reading this Ed, cheer up, Spring is just ahead.:)

Guys,
I spent about an hour on the phone with Ed yesterday, and he asked me to post this on this thread to let all of you know what he's up to and why he's been less active than usual on the forum here. Ed's doing just fine, he's been buried in snow all winter, apparently much more than usual. He just got about a foot Tuesday night, with more forecast for later yesterday and last night. His heater is very expensive to run and doesn't work all that well, so in very cold conditions like he had this winter he can't work in the shop. The bottom line is his shop has been buttoned up and unused all winter. He's got a few projects in there that he's trying to get to, of course my car is in there, as well as the former CaptEddie car, and a couple of other Cobra's. Once winter breaks it's icy grip up in Western Michigan Ed will be at it again.

Of course you're all aware of his loss of internet service, that is the main reason he's not been on the forum here. He has a dial up modem that he's trying to hook up, but has not been very successful with. He intends to drive around maybe once a week and look for WiFi hot spots to get on the forum and check in.

I was able to get my former aluminum stroker engine down to Jay Nordstrom recently, what a pleasure to meet him. Jay, I hope you enjoy the engine, it's a beauty. I'll sure miss having it, but I know you'll find a ride that will give it a proud and proper home. Guys, if you haven't had the chance to meet Jay, he's a true gentleman and a great guy to hang around with. I got to spend about an hour or so in his "man cave" and what a great time that was. Incredible cars and some good friends. Thanks again, Jay. The three day drive beat me up pretty good, and the hour or so rest was much appreciated.

Well, that's about it from this end, one day soon, Ed says the build of my car will start, and I hope all of you will enjoy it as much as I will. I would be remiss in not thanking all of you yet again for the incredible outpouring of support and generosity. You are all incredible guys, thank you all so much. I have an appointment in late May that will tell me a lot about how effective all the treatment was, and I should have a reasonable idea on where my life is going to go after that. Either way, you guys gave me something great to look forward to during some incredibly dark days when I was so sick during treatment, and I can't thank you all enough for that.

Spring is coming to the North, and it's here in Texas in a big way - everyone get out and enjoy those beautiful Cobras. I hope to join you all one day. Thanks again !

Doug

I have been on this forum for ten years. In the old days Jay would post all the time. Now he never posts. He is a hell of a good man. I remember him from the first Spring Fling. Tell him I said hello.


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Doug,

Something arrived in the post today for you...:)

http://www.cobraclub.com/gallery/dat...m/DSC_0818.JPG

It's getting closer. :3DSMILE:

Paul

WoooooHooooo! Can't wait, Paul!:LOL:
I'm slowly regaining my strength and energy, I'm really looking forward to this. Thanks a million again, I can't say thank you enough.
Doug

From the missing and bored:
Found Wi-Fi! :) At least I can be in contact every few days. Yesterday, worst snow, hail, ice storm, Lightning no less that Michigan has seen for some time. Another day like that and I'm putting the plow back on! :(
DV

You don't need to, just get well and get over here. :3DSMILE:

Have you had any further thoughts about what else you'd like to do while you're here? As an airman, you might enjoy the Imperial War Museum at Duxford - IWM Duxford - Europe's premier aviation museum .

In the meantime, take care of yourself.

Paul

**Just wanted to take the views over 20,000**

Paul,
Tha air museum looks great, but I don't want to put you out. Whatever you'd like to do is fine with me - I'm just so thankful for what you're doing. I'll be there!My bigest concern is how I'll ever be able to adequately thak you, and of course all the great guys here on the site.

Doug

Don't worry about it. I've been through the same grinding mill that you're going through, so I know how important it is to have a good support structure around you.
If you've not visited the UK before, it will be my pleasure to show you around. Left me know if there is anything you particularly want to see and I'll try to get something arranged. It would be a shame to come over here and not see or do what you to.
Have a great Easter weekend.

Paul

Doug,

It's been a while, just checking to see how you are doing and how the project is progressing. Hope all is well with both :)

- Tim

Last I heard, there were efforts under way to try to get some good heads that tend to be pricy that would tax the limits of the fund.

What about puting generic stock iron heads on, use the balance of the money collected for the fund to get the whole car finished so that it can be driven and enjoyed, and then at a later date, replace the stock heads with some whiz-bang heads of choice. The car will be fast anyway.

If it was me, I would want it done and driveable.

No matter how long you own a Cobra, they are always a work in progress anyway. But then, . . what do I know.

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Tim,
Things are going ok, thanks for asking and remembering. There's been some setbacks here and there, but overall I really can't complain. I keep a positive attitude, take each day as it comes and make the best of it. I haven't written much as I don't have a whole lot going on right now. I check in here every day to track everybody's build progress, looking on at Jeff's beautiful 289 car progress, RestoCreations beauty, and so many more. Right now I sort of live Cobra-wise vicariously through you guys. I'm on here almost every day, and as always I really enjoy reading up on all that you guys are doing to and with your cars.

As for my car, there's not a whole lot going on. It's pretty much where it was on the last update. Rick Lake so generously dropped it off at DV's place over the winter (NJ to western Michigan and back in one day and night!), and since then DV has been pretty busy and hasn't been able to get to it yet. I talk to DV occasionally, however not too much as I don't want to pester him. Last we talked he indicated that things were busy up there and he likely wouldn't get to the car until Spring 2012. I'm still incredibly grateful to him and to all the guys here on the Club Cobra for what was done and offered, whatever works for DV is fine with me. DV did say that once he gets another project or two out of the way he'll have space in his shop to lay out all the parts that all you guys have sent and take some photos, that'll be really neat to see, as I really have no idea what's up there and what was sent.

I have some parts here in Houston and some that I'm purchasing to replace some things that were on the engine I sold. I just emailed Brent Lykins to tell him what I need. The parts I have here and the parts I buy from Brent will be on their way to DV's place sometime this week. The two biggest dilemmas I have left are a set of heads (still!) and how to get the TKO600 transmission packaged so that I can send it from my place here in Houston to DV's place in Michigan. The original box and protective packaging are long gone in the shuffle. Anyone have any ideas on that? I keep my eye out constantly for a set of heads. I was hoping to score a set of used Edelbrock heads, but they rarely come available, and when they do the price is almost the same as new ones, and I just can't do that. I may have a lead on a serviceable set of Ford heads, we'll see if that pans out.

That's about it from this end, thanks again for writing, it's always great to hear from you guys. I'm just sort of keeping a low profile, waiting to get back to 100% and for the day when the car starts being built. What a terrific day that'll be to see that get going and to track it through the site here. Hopefully all of you who were so instrumental in helping that to happen will enjoy watching that as well.

I wish you all a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Good morning, Ed! You're right, while Edelbrock heads would be great it's just not in the financial cards right now. As I mentioned before, used ones, on the few occasions they come available, cost about the same as new ones. I may have a line on a serviceable set of iron heads, we'll see how that plays out.

In the mean time, it sounds like DV may actually be getting close to laying out the parts that were sent, inventorying them and taking some photos, and putting the list and some photos up here. I'm really eager to see that, as I have no idea what's up there. It'll be like Christmas in July, or August, or whenever....:LOL:

So, DV needs to finish this up before the cold weather sets in up there again near the north pole around late August :LOL:


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Yeah, it's like to old joke about summer in Minnesota - "They have a BEAUTIFUL summer, all three weeks of it.......":LOL:

Doug,

I can help with one item ... I do have the TKO box :)

I just finished installing a TKO 600 into my ERA and I still have all of the original packaging. Send me a PM with the address where you want it sent and I'll ship it to you next week.

Glad to hear you are hanging in there, have a great 4th!

- Tim

Doug what iron heads would you be looking for? I come across some iron ones here and there and could pass the info along to you. This week there was a nice set of bare iron CJ heads on FE.com for $400 or $450. Needless to say they sold pretty fast.

Tim,
That would be GREAT! I'll PM you the address, please let me know ASAP what the shipping is and I'll get the $ on the way to you. I really appreciate that!

Doug