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rustyBob 02-02-2010 02:34 PM
looks repairable to me.............keep posting the results of your findings..........

somedayaurora 02-02-2010 07:51 PM
Go
 
Keeps getting better , great buy of the year .
SDR
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RANGE ROVER

twobjshelbys 02-03-2010 06:55 AM
Ouch. That really looks sad. But, you're lucky - it'll buff out :)

Does anyone know if the original owner replaced this and/or his Ford GT?

ratsnst1 02-03-2010 09:32 AM
looking , at the underside pics, looks like the bellhousing is notched out on the pass, side or right side, to clear the round fram rail, and the bottom of the bellhousing has been trimmed too, is that standard on these cars, just wondering.

mickmate 02-03-2010 09:43 AM
Yup http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/ma...ld/index.shtml
Hey Shaun check for good grounds that bolt looks like an electrolysis victim.

snakehunter 02-03-2010 01:28 PM
yeah, scary...that was one of the intake bolts that goes through the water passage. I think I'm switching to stainless or hardened ARP pieces.

Tranny and clutch coming out tomorrow, maybe the block too if it goes smoothly. (not looking forward to hanging that big lump over the aluminum nose!):eek:

Waiting on quotes from Shelby for interior bits. There are no seat kits available, everything is made up and installed on the seats by a supplier. So its either buy two seats or have them copied locally.

snakehunter 02-03-2010 01:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by somedayaurora (Post 1022626)

Was that snowman from Smokey and the Bandit on the video ?:D:LOL:
Dude that's pretty funny now that I think about it. It does sound like him, although I never heard Jerry Reed say 'tickled sh*tless'

somedayaurora 02-03-2010 01:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snakehunter (Post 1025299)
Dude that's pretty funny now that I think about it. It does sound like him, although I never heard Jerry Reed say 'tickled sh*tless'
Man I was waiting for someone to get that . Its hard to tell If people get your jokes on forums or just think Your not funny . Thanks I'll be here all week , please tip your waitress .:LOL:
SDR
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CB250RS

madmaxx 02-03-2010 03:27 PM
Great post and thank for the updates. One question, when you got it back to your shop why did you not pressure wash the entire car from top to bottom to get rid of all the dirt and mud?

snakehunter 02-03-2010 04:48 PM
there's probably no good answer...we just jumped into it and started wrenching. Plus I wanted to get some delicate trim items and gauges, etc removed before I really hit it with more water.

It also makes for more dramatic before and after shots :3DSMILE:

Out There 02-07-2010 08:35 AM
Fantastic thread! Great photos and narration on the entire story.
Keep it coming! Thanks for taking the time Snakehunter. :3DSMILE:

slider701 02-07-2010 08:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by snakehunter (Post 1024917)
I'm curious how the heads came off with the engine in chassis with the studs............it sure doesn't look like there is clearance at the back of the heads to get them off. Maybe it is an optical illusion

kris-kincaid 02-07-2010 09:59 AM
Have your seats recovered by a local upholstery shop. The pleat pattern is simple to copy and the seats you have are better than what Shelby currently supplies. While you're at it, have the shop quote on doing the interior. A pro shop will likely do better than you will using Shelby's supplied interior kit.

Quote:
Originally Posted by snakehunter (Post 1025297)
yeah, scary...that was one of the intake bolts that goes through the water passage. I think I'm switching to stainless or hardened ARP pieces.

Tranny and clutch coming out tomorrow, maybe the block too if it goes smoothly. (not looking forward to hanging that big lump over the aluminum nose!):eek:

Waiting on quotes from Shelby for interior bits. There are no seat kits available, everything is made up and installed on the seats by a supplier. So its either buy two seats or have them copied locally.

Bernica 02-07-2010 01:43 PM
Snakehunter:
I have the Shelby wiring diagrams that came with CSX 4250. If you need them, let me know.

snakehunter 02-16-2010 07:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slider701 (Post 1026475)
I'm curious how the heads came off with the engine in chassis with the studs............it sure doesn't look like there is clearance at the back of the heads to get them off. Maybe it is an optical illusion
Hi guys,
Actually, we had to tilt the motor a little to each side so the head would clear the inside of the footbox. I ended up pulling the studs anyway before the block came out of the chassis, just to make things easier.

snakehunter 02-16-2010 07:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1026571)
Snakehunter:
I have the Shelby wiring diagrams that came with CSX 4250. If you need them, let me know.
I would love a wiring diagram, I was just going to call Shelby and ask for one believe it or not. I just marked and pulled back most of the harness, but I'm paranoid some of those little number stickers they put on will fall off when I clean it!

snakehunter 02-16-2010 08:22 AM
More pics...
 
The thrash continues, in between rounds of epic snowfall and shoveling, at least for cincinnati :p

The motor is now out and we've continued disassembly of the dash, firewall components and wiring.

http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/57.JPG
http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/59.JPG
http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/62.JPG
http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/64.JPG



The flasher relay instructs the user "DO NOT DROP". Curiously it doesn't mention anything about immersing in water...
http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/69.JPG

Engine lifted out (we kept the car on the hoist and cherry picked the block from the side for easier access)

http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/73.JPG
http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/74.JPG

And a teaser of the transmission guts. Like new inside. It will get a new output seal, cover gasket and hydraulic TO bearing, as well as a clean and respray.

http://unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/78.JPG

more to follow...

snakehunter 02-16-2010 08:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kris-kincaid (Post 1026493)
Have your seats recovered by a local upholstery shop. The pleat pattern is simple to copy and the seats you have are better than what Shelby currently supplies. While you're at it, have the shop quote on doing the interior. A pro shop will likely do better than you will using Shelby's supplied interior kit.
New seats are just under $1000 a pair, complete. We'd probably be looking at around $500-700 locally but time may be a factor. I have a supplier (not shelby) for a better grade of carpet, and the dash and rear wall, etc are covered in a readily available heavy vinyl. I'll add some additional sound deadening as well if it looks feasible.

slider701 02-16-2010 09:04 AM
Might want to call the Kirkhams up and see what they might be able to help out with in regards to the seats, carpet and other misc pieces since their cars are close to an original

RedBarchetta 02-16-2010 10:17 AM
I'm gathering from these pics that you're now less inclined to protect the paint that's on there and are planning for a repaint once it's all torn down? First time I've seen someone doing engine work on an aluminum cobra and not one thick moving blanket is protecting the bodywork. :confused:

Also, I know you mentioned the cars in the background were others. But I'd like to hear the story on the Muira and especially the LP-400 (a very early "wingless" Countach). And is that early C3 'Vette on the lift a big block car?

Keep the progress pics coming. :cool:

-Dean


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