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01-13-2016, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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Originally Posted by rodneym
cobrakiwi,
How long does it take you to make a roller from start to finish?
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Rodney
Hard to say really, all depends on options and the big one is some of the vendors I use.
Also it seems I always have two or more projects going at the same time, including my own cars.
I would like to get to a point were I have a small quantity of parts in stock ready to go.
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02-02-2016, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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tech tip
Today's Car building Tech Tip, measure at least 4 times then cut your holes!
Got to mount the hood scoop today, this process requires measuring a lot, then with a steady hand cut the holes.
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02-02-2016, 02:49 PM
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Next up, install the hood latch handles.
Car is off to paint, happy to be at this stage of the build  |
02-02-2016, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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VERY NICE!
So, what is the paint scheme?
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02-03-2016, 05:40 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
VERY NICE!
So, what is the paint scheme?
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Thanks!
My client is leaning towards a dark blue, no stripes. |
02-03-2016, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Canandaigua,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
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Sounds nice. Very good craftsmanship! Can't wait to see pictures after the painting is completed!
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02-04-2016, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Albuquerque,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Continuation Cobra CSX 6066
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Simply amazing, wish I had your talent. Do you offer apprenticeships?
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02-05-2016, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRRuiz
Simply amazing, wish I had your talent. Do you offer apprenticeships?
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The old apprenticeship days, I kind of miss them actually, you had to stay on your toes in our shop back in the day, if not it always ended in embarrassment or pain! 
Thanks for the comments. |
02-05-2016, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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Craig
Did you center the hole?
It is supposed to be offset inch to right.
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02-05-2016, 05:08 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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02-05-2016, 05:14 PM
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Yeah, I have a 1/2" shim under drivers side motor mount to try to fix just that! Then, your passenger side header pipes coming out of the body start to rub the bottom of the body outlet. THEN, you end up with the driver's side throttle linkage up against the head / headers. It's something of a conundrum that has haunted me for a while... 
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02-05-2016, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
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Craig
Did you center the hole?
It is supposed to be offset inch to right.
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Hey Jeff,
yes I did center the hole, I also make the opening a little wider as well, my thinking, more cold air in when driving, more hot air out when stopped.
I also always try and run the ford sidewinder intake, that pulls the carburetor back close to center.
Even with a center carburetor setup the small air cleaner and turkey pan will sit under the cut out.
Turkey pan is plenty wide enough to catch the cut out.
Thanks for keeping me straight  |
02-05-2016, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
Yeah, I have a 1/2" shim under drivers side motor mount to try to fix just that! Then, your passenger side header pipes coming out of the body start to rub the bottom of the body outlet. THEN, you end up with the driver's side throttle linkage up against the head / headers. It's something of a conundrum that has haunted me for a while... |
Was the air cleaner interfering with the hood cut out? |
02-06-2016, 08:20 AM
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Great job on the hood - it looks awesome. I have a Blue Thunder intake manifold and my carb is offset towards the passenger side about a 1/2".
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02-06-2016, 10:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cobrakiwi
Was the air cleaner interfering with the hood cut out?
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It wasn't lining up so I had to either use a shorter air filter or move things over. I think in my case, the problem was compounded by the way Shelby installed the footbox.
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02-09-2016, 02:02 PM
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Neutral
More parts ready for powder coating, these are the control arm covers that go behind the seats and in the trunk.
I never did like the fiberglass ones as they never seemed to fit that well.
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02-10-2016, 04:27 PM
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simply awesome metal artisanship on both these builds Craig!
i am back in the Cobra hunt may buy an ERA near Bealeton, VA is that any where close to you? i am looking for someone to go look at it for me...all the best KB
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02-10-2016, 05:13 PM
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Thanks KB
Looks like your guy's had a good day Sunday.
I will be in touch.  |
06-17-2016, 04:26 PM
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Finally have this car back from paint, took a little longer than expected but very happy with the outcome.
I would put my paint guy up against anybody, he did an outstanding job!
This is the first Blue car I have built, my customer selected the color and I must say I think it looks great.
Bill we may be able to pass it off as a real one
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06-17-2016, 04:28 PM
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Beautiful!
And, obviously I like the color! Just look at mine. Pretty close!!
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