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boilerrat · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2002, 05:47 PM

Hey guys, how are the kits going? Very slow on mine. I'm going to go pick up my rear end tomorrow. Probably change the gears to 3:55s and add 5 lug axles. Anyone know of a good place to order the axles? Going to start rebuilding the tranny soon. Hopefully in a few weeks I can make that day trip to Lone Star for more goodies!!

mustangmendez · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2002, 06:31 PM

Hi
Cobra dude just got a deal on my extra set .
I bought mine from Motorsport under $190.00 including drums .
Just picked up my 392w from Motorsport .
Good luck this is the right spot for Cobra help .
Mustang Mendez

ThePidler · #3 (**permalink**) 03-14-2002, 09:30 PM

I've got 1/2 the front end built, trying to pay attention to details details details....(tough for me).

I did manage to pick up a 1969 351W 4 brl motor today. It's the 290 horse, 10.5:1...figure it'll make a nice little 392w!! The guy says it's never been milled or nutin!

Any input on a rotating assmbly?

Also looking for a good machine shop in the Ft Worth, Denton area...Dallas if I have too.

Dang it this is fun!
greg

stuck · #4 (**permalink**) 03-15-2002, 07:45 PM

Pidler,
When I lived up there, I had some machine work done by B&B over in Euless. They did a good job, I don't remember how there pricing was. I had a friend who's dad owned a shop there in Euless and he had all his work done by them. It's the same family that has B&B wrecker there in the HEB area.

ThePidler · #5 (**permalink**) 03-15-2002, 10:56 PM

Thx Ryan...I'll check 'em out!

SVMCOBRA · #6 (**permalink**) 03-17-2002, 06:18 AM

Hey Boilerat, I see you live in Deer Park. I live in Pasadena, I am currently working on a Shell Valley kit. I would like to come by and check out your car, drop me an e-mail with your address and phone #. My e-mail address is svmcobra@hotmail.com.
Looking foward to meeting another local cobra owner.

Ray Hedden

boilerrat · #7 (**permalink**) 03-17-2002, 03:46 PM

OK guys, this may be taboo for Cobras but I am thinking on going with an automatic. I need to know what do yall prefer a C-4 or C-6? Thanks

todd · #8 (**permalink**) 03-17-2002, 05:50 PM

I saw a lone star cobra with an auto at Lone star when I picked up my car. The guys there made it work, but it is a real tight fit. I think that the extra size caused problems. I suggest you talk to Dennis at lone star before you do anything. I just got my 428 fired up this weekend. Had to re-install the distributor and put the plug wires in the right spot..turn the key and wow talk about a good sound.

Pidler...you should come by and check it out.

Todd

kountzecobra · #9 (**permalink**) 03-17-2002, 07:17 PM

I have a C6 behind my 351 Cleveland, but that is what I had lying around the shop. Most everyone is using a C4 which can be built to withstand most anything. C4 is also lighter than C6, but C6 can be build bulletproof also. It is a toss-up. Confused? Later, David Shelton.

kountzecobra · #10 (**permalink**) 03-17-2002, 07:20 PM

Seems like I remember Carroll Shelby hisself had a one-off automatic 351 Cobra at one time!

stuck · #11 (**permalink**) 03-17-2002, 07:51 PM

Paul Cass in Corpus has an automatic in his Lone Star...email me if you don't know who he is and I'll give you his email.