Cobra Completion Fundraiser for 767Jockey

[PANAVIA]

Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara - will provide -

Ignition coil and bracket (chrome ford racing , and a good coil )
Ignition wires ( Ford Racing )
Spark plugs (tell me what type you want to run )
Vinyl for rear bulkhead inside cockpit
Battery cables and terminals (+ & -)

Send me a PM, -- Need to know where to send. --

Steve

[Double Venom]

Panavia, thats a pretty cool offer. I don't know if it is going to be trunk mounted or engine compartment mounted.

Just a little change here:



Diane trying to get into the shop!

[Mac VABCH]

I have a hydraulic throw out bearing if you want it. Made by Quarter Master it is the Street release bearing. I have attached a picture and the URL below... Let me know and good luck... Mac

http://www.racingclutches.com/produc...=53&cat_key=89

[John McMahon]

Just a cursory look through some boxes, I have a number of spares, some are on and some are not on the list.

- Tons of braided hose, AN 6, 8, 10. various red and blue AN fittings too.
- remote oil filter housing
- insulated brackets
- Moroso 2 gauge copper battery cable
- protective ribbed wire/hose covers
- MSD 6AL #6420 (used?)
- AC pedal covers
- HD eyelets for seat harnesses
- driveshaft safety hoop - Mustang

I've got a bunch of other stuff, not using it....barter system? trade items for cash for this project? Got a number of ARP bolts, stuff like that. Ed, if you can't use it here, maybe on something else, for all your effort on this project....you guys can have it all.

Doug, I certainly feel for you...this insidious disease has been in my family for years...a project like this...finishing your car, will definitely help you in maintaining a good outlook, which is half the battle.

God Bless,
John

[PANAVIA]

I thought he was going dual cell behind the seats. --

[henrik]

Originally Posted by dcdoug

Hi All, I thought I'd give a quick update on funds.

So far we have raised $1,675 from 19 members via paypal and mailed checks.

I have followed this for some days, and despite I live in Denmark/Europe I would like to contribute.

As some of you know I bought BDR 602 back in Feb. - and before shipping to me, I had Suncoast Cobra change some parts.

I will ask Jerry what parts he's got left that belongs to me, but for sure I know that the entire polished Edelbrook and Holly 950 race carb. +++ -all complete and "almost brand new" are waiting to be sold... ( changed to EFI)

Jerry have informed me that the market value should be at least $ 750.

I offer to put the entire value in the Pot - If sold the cash should help paying for shipping some of the parts Doug needs...

here is the link: http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...0/ppuser/39023

Hope my donation will help Doug - and if money left... future members in need.

Kind regards - and all the best for your health and your children ... and the Cobra

Henrik

PS: not sure how to make this happen - but I'm sure you good people will have ideas

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by PANAVIA

Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara - will provide -

Ignition coil and bracket (chrome ford racing , and a good coil )
Ignition wires ( Ford Racing )
Spark plugs (tell me what type you want to run )
Vinyl for rear bulkhead inside cockpit
Battery cables and terminals (+ & -)

Send me a PM, -- Need to know where to send. --

Steve

Wow, Steve - that's wonderful. What a tremendously generous offer, I can't thank you enough. The car is set up for the two small batteries behind the passenger seat, as the originals had. As for plugs, I don't know the type. Does anyone know what plugs a FE takes? Steve, I'm so grateful to you for your offer, thanks a million.
Doug

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by henrik

I have followed this for some days, and despite I live in Denmark/Europe I would like to contribute.

As some of you know I bought BDR 602 back in Feb. - and before shipping to me, I had Suncoast Cobra change some parts.

I will ask Jerry what parts he's got left that belongs to me, but for sure I know that the entire polished Edelbrook and Holly 950 race carb. +++ -all complete and "almost brand new" are waiting to be sold... ( changed to EFI)

Jerry have informed me that the market value should be at least $ 750.

I offer to put the entire value in the Pot - If sold the cash should help paying for shipping some of the parts Doug needs...

here is the link: http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...0/ppuser/39023

Hope my donation will help Doug - and if money left... future members in need.

Kind regards - and all the best for your health and your children ... and the Cobra

Henrik

PS: not sure how to make this happen - but I'm sure you good people will have ideas

Henrik,
That's so generous of you. You did hit on a key point. I am going to try to spend as little of the raised money as possible as I would love to see some remain for the next Cobra family member in a difficult position have a chance at the same help that you are all so generously extending to me. Thank you so very much for your generosity and kindness.
Doug

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by D-CEL

Doug,

I'm sorry now, I didn't get your email, but I do see the M/C sizes.
I would say another 3/4 for the clutch.
So its 2, 3/4" and 1, 5/8 remote reservoir M/Cs
I uploaded a photo and dwg of m/c to my gallery (for some reason i can seem to link the image) can someone verify it is the correct config?
Do we know what length lines?

Jason

Jason,
As to the lines going from the reservoirs to the masters, I don't know how long they are. Can someone with a Kirkham or ERA or similar setup measure the size and length please?
Thanks so much!
Doug

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by Mac VABCH

I have a hydraulic throw out bearing if you want it. Made by Quarter Master it is the Street release bearing. I have attached a picture and the URL below... Let me know and good luck... Mac

http://www.racingclutches.com/produc...=53&cat_key=89

Mac,
That's a wonderfully generous offer, I truly appreciate it. Right now the car has a Forte's external slave on the Quick Time bell. I'm trying to cook up a plan to maintain this help network for the next guy who finds himself in trouble. Would you be willing to hold that part in reserve if I can hatch a plan to do so? Thanks so much for your offer, I really do appreciate your kindness and generosity.
Doug

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by John McMahon

Just a cursory look through some boxes, I have a number of spares, some are on and some are not on the list.

- Tons of braided hose, AN 6, 8, 10. various red and blue AN fittings too.
- remote oil filter housing
- insulated brackets
- Moroso 2 gauge copper battery cable
- protective ribbed wire/hose covers
- MSD 6AL #6420 (used?)
- AC pedal covers
- HD eyelets for seat harnesses
- driveshaft safety hoop - Mustang

I've got a bunch of other stuff, not using it....barter system? trade items for cash for this project? Got a number of ARP bolts, stuff like that. Ed, if you can't use it here, maybe on something else, for all your effort on this project....you guys can have it all.

Doug, I certainly feel for you...this insidious disease has been in my family for years...a project like this...finishing your car, will definitely help you in maintaining a good outlook, which is half the battle.

God Bless,
John

Thanks so much, John. Most of that can certainly be used. As I said to Mac, anything not used, would you mind if it's held in reserve to try to make this help network perpetual? I would really like to try to help others who find themselves in my position. I have no doubt that I will pull myself out of this hole in life that I seem to have dropped into, and I sure would like to be able to help others when that happens. Is that OK with you? I think Ed's address has been posted on this thread. Thanks so much, John. I remember seeing pics of your CCX 289 car, what a beautiful machine. You do outstanding work! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kindness and generosity. I hope all your family members came out the far end of this journey well and are leading happy productive lives. That's certainly my goal, and you and all the members of our Cobra family who are so generously contributing to the car and their supportive words are going a ling way, longer than most of you realize, toward making that happen. Thank you, John, and my eternal thanks to all of you. What an amazing group of people we have assembled here.

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by Double Venom

Panavia, thats a pretty cool offer. I don't know if it is going to be trunk mounted or engine compartment mounted.

Just a little change here:



Diane trying to get into the shop!

Ed, you and Diane are going to LOVE Houston in February. It's not tropical, but the only white stuff to be found is the foam on the beer!

[767Jockey]

Guys,
DCDoug sent me a PM and suggested that I post this, so here goes. It looks like the biggest outstanding item is a set of cylinder heads. Dave (trularin) has generously offered a set of heads that he has on hand that are bare and need to be built up. I am unsure what the costs are to purchase valves, keepers, retainers and seals, (Russ is sending a set of Comp springs). I'm also unsure of The labor costs as well. Brent Lykins has generously offered to put them together. The heads would have to be shipped from Detroit where Dave has them, to Brent (Louisville if I remember correctly) and then back to Ed's place. Brent has stated, and it makes sense, that it's impossible to estimate what the heads would cost to be built up, as with most of the original FE parts they're 40+ year old items and you never know what they'll need until you seee them.

Certainly this can be done. It would probably be easier if any of you know where a reasonably priced set of already built up heads could be located. They could be Ford heads, Edelbrock heads, whatever. They would need to fit a 390, and have the simple two bolt per exhaust port pattern. This may be easier and even cheaper than doing the whole building and shipping routine. Perhaps some of you have friends who are looking to sell a nice set of heads that will fit this 390? If you guys wouldn't mind beating the bushes a bit, that would be great. DCDoug is holding the donated cash, he could send it on it's way for the right heads if any are found. It's great to have Dave's set as a option as well. Guys, I keep saying thank you, but I don't know what else to say. I'm still amazed at all this, it's just incredible. Thank you all so much.
Doug

As an added thought, the D2TE-AA heads I have are in great shape. They are not fresh but have low miles on them after a rebuild. They have aftermarket retainers, and springs that I am told are aftermarket hi-po springs, I have no idea what they are. If they can be sold or traded toward a set of heads that could be used on this project, I guess that's an option as well. They won't work with Cobra headers, that's all that I know, but they're very good heads with a small and modern combustion chamber.

[dcdoug]

Maybe someone who is a regular over on the FE Forum could repost this query? Someone over their must have an extra set laying around after upgrading.

[LMH]

There is a couple sets of 390 heads on craigslist here in Tucson. They'd need to be rebuilt but they are fairly cheap. One set is 1969. Would those be something of interest?
Larry

[LMH]

What about these?
Larry
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...Q5fCarQ5fParts

[John McMahon]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Thanks so much, John. Most of that can certainly be used. As I said to Mac, anything not used, would you mind if it's held in reserve to try to make this help network perpetual? I would really like to try to help others who find themselves in my position. I have no doubt that I will pull myself out of this hole in life that I seem to have dropped into, and I sure would like to be able to help others when that happens. Is that OK with you? I think Ed's address has been posted on this thread. Thanks so much, John. I remember seeing pics of your CCX 289 car, what a beautiful machine. You do outstanding work! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kindness and generosity. I hope all your family members came out the far end of this journey well and are leading happy productive lives. That's certainly my goal, and you and all the members of our Cobra family who are so generously contributing to the car and their supportive words are going a ling way, longer than most of you realize, toward making that happen. Thank you, John, and my eternal thanks to all of you. What an amazing group of people we have assembled here.

Doug,

It seems like the plan is to 'Pay It Forward', that being the case, I will send everything I have sitting around here, most of it is brand new. Whether its used on your car or another, its all good. Will try to pack it up today, latest by Monday and get it out to Ed.

I have seen the best in people and my family when their backs were against the wall with this disease. Amazing things can happen!

Hang in there and best of luck!

JM

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by LMH

What about these?
Larry
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...Q5fCarQ5fParts

I asked the same thing. They have the wrong exhaust manifold bolt pattern.

[LMH]

Ah, I see. I'll keep looking.
Larry

[dcdoug]

Just a note to all, I will be out of the country starting tonight and back next Sun. Please continue to send paypals for donations. If you'd like to mail a check and you PM me, it will probably be a week before I get back to you with my address. (unless you PM me before about 1pm today, in which case hopefully I can get back to you today)

Thank you so much to those that have given so far. To date we have raised $2,855 in paypal and checks from 28 donors, plus a bunch of folks that have donated a lot of value in parts and services.

Thanks!