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03-04-2008, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
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Cobra Make & Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
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Brent's RCR GT MKIV Build Log
Well, about the middle of last year I made the decision, along with my better half, that I need something to get me away from the puter every once in a while, plus the winters around here just make me crazy.  Always enjoy the GT's and figured I would try something a little different.....An RCR MKIV. It's a pretty wild looking ride, isn't very practical, and that's just the way I like it.
It arrived just last week and while I haven't had much time to spend on it, I have tinkered for several hours.
Here's the basic specs: - RCR MKIV Kit
- Keith Craft 482
- Porsche 930 Transaxle
- Bluestreaks all around (STICKY!)
- Vintage Wheel Halibrand replicas....Wish the original style wheels were available, but not such luck at this time.
- Wilwood brakes
- Right hand drive, just to keep things interesting!
This is going to be one hell of a project and it will be interesting to see if I can spare the time...It is fun to tinker though!!
Here's some pics so far (more in my MKIV Albulm Brent Mills Album - Club Cobra Photo Gallery ) :
Starting to pull her apart....It's hard to take her from a rolling chassis to completely disabled, but it has to be done.
I'll post more when I have updates worthy of doing so.
By the way, this is what I hope to end up with (color, stripes, meatballs, etc).
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03-04-2008, 04:07 AM
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Cobra Make & Engine: ERA # 665, 390 (to start with) Toploader
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Wow Brent, that's beautiful! I'll be watching this thread closely. Congratulations! What fun!!!
Chuck
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03-04-2008, 04:37 AM
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Brent,
I wont show this to the guys as they wil cry after spending four months building her for you....just to have her torn limb from limb...
I have been sending you emails but have not heard from you...maybe a blockage.
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03-04-2008, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Gurnee,
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Brent
Congrats on a new adventure.......
I would check in with Dean L. as he had many issues with the suspension ......but I'm sure nothing a veteran like you can't fix.....
Plus it makes it a challenge.....
Morris
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03-04-2008, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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Muy goodo, kimosabe'
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03-04-2008, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pottstown (East Coventry),
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Cobra Make & Engine: Don't think I'll be getting a Cobra for a long time... Do have '94 RX-7 R2.
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Those wide angle lens shots give a interesting perspective, but how about a couple of shot taken with normal or telephoto angles?
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03-04-2008, 09:31 AM
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Way to go Brent...
Mike
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03-04-2008, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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That is a beautiful car Brent. Hope the build goes well and fast.
Ron
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03-04-2008, 10:32 AM
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I'm glad to see the wood panels in the final pic. I knew there was a Morgan in there somewhere.
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03-04-2008, 10:53 AM
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Congratulations, Brent!!
Are you leaving it red?
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03-04-2008, 11:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PatBuckley
Congratulations, Brent!!
Are you leaving it red?
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Pat, this is what she'll look like.
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03-04-2008, 11:14 AM
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You just gave me a case of
MKIV envy, Brent.
Congratulations
Maurice
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03-04-2008, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Riverside,,
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Cobra Make & Engine: KMP 201 427 SO Tunnelport
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Congradulations Brent, Try M&A Castings, I found the site this week and they have the MKIV Turbine wheels.
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03-04-2008, 11:44 AM
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Thats a wild looking ride..very nice
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03-04-2008, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Cobra Make & Engine: Shelby CSX 4766 (Vegas Built) with 482 Aluminum Pond motor
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Brent,
Very cool project. Why did you go with this manufacturer? Did they offer something more than the other GT40 kits on the market?
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03-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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Brent,
Have you checked with Fran Kress on wheels? I am pretty sure he is making the correct Mk IV turbine style wheels. He is using M&A Castings for them.
Regards,
Mike Pack
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03-04-2008, 01:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedCSX1
Brent,
Very cool project. Why did you go with this manufacturer? Did they offer something more than the other GT40 kits on the market?
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only one doing a MKIV
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03-04-2008, 02:35 PM
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I might buy a Power Ball ticket tonight or tomorrow.
John
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03-04-2008, 04:04 PM
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Mike Teske is the guy that has the Mk4 wheels ...the issue is that we use a five pin drive and he uses a six...otherwise Mike would already be supplying RCR.
We are trying to come up with a remedy so stay tuned.....
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03-04-2008, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: centralia,
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Cobra Make & Engine: B&B cobra (sold), Hurricane HMS1002 (sold), Kirkham 289 FIA, (sold) RCR GT 40(sold) SPF GT40 2122(sold) Hurricane HMS2002, (sold) RCR SLC (sold) GTR on the way!
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Congrats Brent, you can call me anytime about the setup. I know it is a long way away, but if you need anything just let me know. The suspension is state of the art as you already know. I just worked through my bump steer and that is what Morris was referring to. The suspension is so adjustable it is crazy!
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