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10-21-2018, 11:16 AM
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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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Brakes,
The brakes we are going with are the Wilwoods front and rear, (for now) we talked long and hard about this as Kevin would very much like to go with the original Girlings, and we may some day. 
We both agreed if the Wilwoods are going to be used the calipers appearance had to change.
This is what I came up with!
Both Kevin and I like the finished look.  |
10-21-2018, 12:59 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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Nice look on calipers and also saving $$$$$
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10-21-2018, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arroyo grande, ca,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 427
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Fantastic build.
Just curious. What size front and rear master brake cylinders are you using?
Cheers
Greg
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10-21-2018, 05:23 PM
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Nice job on the calipers. Dave Wagner does that on his cars too. Gives it a more vintage look.
Larry
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10-22-2018, 03:47 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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Almost looks like a Girling...nice job on adjusting the look to be more vintage Craig.
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10-22-2018, 04:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Impressive!
Sometimes, it doesn't take much to make it look period correct and get away with more modern gear. Just need to stand back, obtain a better perspective....and the solution often becomes clearer.
Well done!
Cheers,
Glen
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10-28-2018, 08:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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Dash going together, gotta love the shinny bits. |
11-03-2018, 09:01 AM
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Took a drive to VA to visit Craig and the Cobra. I was very happy with the progress but even happier with the incredible workmanship and attention to detail. My car will be back on the ground soon and making lots of noise!! I have attached a few pictures of the interior. Wilton wool carpeting and leather are amazing.
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11-03-2018, 09:10 AM
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Location: Near Chichester, Sussex by the sea......,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Crendon 427 S/C 428 FE+toploader
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Always been curious how to get a neat finish on the vynil round the FIA suitcase bulge. How do you cope with the corners? Is it stitched together?
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11-03-2018, 11:07 AM
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Location: Mill Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2064 BOSS 302 CSX2047 sold
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How did you get the finish on the Wilwood calipers? It looks like their new
mil-spec type III anodizing minus the Wilwood logo. Did you simply just
bead blast their original type II black anodizing off? I like the look!
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11-04-2018, 05:47 AM
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Craig and I worked with British Wiring to make a harness that looks period correct where it can be seen, but incorporates many modern safety features hidden behind the dash. Craig has been using the original style wire clamps and aluminum wire ties. I am very happy with the results.
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11-04-2018, 05:54 AM
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Here is some of the "modern" wiring hidden behind the dash. Thanks PatrickT for sharing some of your expertise!! Craig made a custom bracket to hold the modern fuse box, relays and Maxi fuse. Very clean and tidy installation.
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11-04-2018, 05:55 AM
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It's Alive!!!
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11-05-2018, 08:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KevinW
Always been curious how to get a neat finish on the vynil round the FIA suitcase bulge. How do you cope with the corners? Is it stitched together?
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Yes, The top corners are stitched. |
11-05-2018, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit Coyle
How did you get the finish on the Wilwood calipers? It looks like their new
mil-spec type III anodizing minus the Wilwood logo. Did you simply just
bead blast their original type II black anodizing off? I like the look!
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The black finish was removed with media blast, I am going to hold off on what I used for the coating as I want some test miles on things to make sure its going to do the job.
Very happy to this point with the outcome. |
11-05-2018, 08:24 PM
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Front calipers assembled and installed.
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11-06-2018, 01:48 AM
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Location: North of London,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AC Cars Limited, 302 EFI
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Can I ask if the fuel pressure gauge is electronic or capillary? Also is it possible to have a low pressure light or buzzer?
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11-06-2018, 04:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AC Ventura
Can I ask if the fuel pressure gauge is electronic or capillary? Also is it possible to have a low pressure light or buzzer?
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Fuel pressure gauge is electronic on this one. I don't see why you couldn't add a low pressure switch as well to the system. |
11-13-2018, 07:43 AM
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The start of a new part for the car,
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12-05-2018, 06:51 PM
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Tank progressing...
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