Ironman Cobra Build Thread

[RestoCreations]

Originally Posted by GT350Mike

Hey Chris, I'm heading out of the dustbowl today and will be in Fort Benning Sunday. If you're around Sunday (and I'm not running behind schedule), I'd like to swing by and take a look at the car.

Sure thing Mike. Do you still have my number?

[FUNFER2]

Who's tire paint did you go with ?
I have the paint from Ranger, but haven't used it yet.

Also, how did you adhere the heat shields ?

Ranger Tire Paint — Testimonials

[RestoCreations]

I used stencil paint that was left over from a midyear Corvette restoration. It adhered really well, surprisingly. I tried some of the tire paint that comes in a pen and brush paint from the hobby store, but both were too thick, looked clumpy, and showed brush marks.

The heat shields are currently held in place by 4 screws, one at each corner. I plan on using small pop rivets to secure them once the pipes are fully polished and assembled.

[FUNFER2]

Since I have the Ranger paint, I'll follow their instructions, so lets keep in touch and see what works best. I don't know when I'll get around to paint them ?

[RestoCreations]

30 hours total last week polishing the pipes, making heat shields, and removing and reinstalling the header tubes and sidepipes. I had no idea it was going to take so long to polish the pipes!!!! I only had one mishap with the high speed buffer and fortunately i still have all my digits and none of the parts were damaged.



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And just in case you are wondering what is inside. I am still scratching my head as to why these are so incredibly expensive, but they sound good and the muffler portions stay surprisingly cool.

[FUNFER2]

You'll love the stainless as I do, over mild steel. What's inside the muffler ?
Mine are louvers. I build these highly polished 304 stainless in a kit form for any cobra, vette, hot rod etc. I think they clean up easier than a coating. They will last for many,....years over mild steel.

Anyway, they look great buddy.

Gilmore Side Pipe Kit pictures by 427HISS - Photobucket