My New Cobra

[elmariachi]

I have been rambling around CC since last fall gathering info for this project. Thanks to those of you who have replied to my posts. After a few delays and my tangents to do " a few more things" our Hurricane is officially complete. I purchased HM1006 in January from a guy in Michigan turn-key minus, then proceeded to rip it apart and re-do a number of things to my liking. Most of my effort has centered around replacing the sheet metal, ripping out all the zip ties and split loom and adding a few things from an originality standpoint. I had originally planned on repainting it to a more authentic color while it was apart, but everyone who has seen it has pestered me about leaving it the existing color (Lambo titanium.) So I'll probably run it like this a while and see what happens. The car has a freshly rebuilt 1966 427 R-code Galaxie side oiler I found in a dairy barn in San Antonio last fall (isn't Craigslist wonderful?) with Medium riser heads, Le Mans crank and rods, Diamond pistons, Comp cam, Sidewinder intake with single 4 bbl and mated to a TKO600.

I'm working through some leaks (expansion tanks suck) and tuning issues but should have it mostly dialed in and stable shortly. I have met some of you at a few events and look forward to spending some time with the TCC.

Thanks,

Jim

[Bartruff1]

What a beautiful car....I "prefer" Cobra's in Blue...but I would have a difficult time changing that coulor...looks like great fun...thanks for the pics...

[767Jockey]

Simply oustanding, VERY nice job. Enjoy it and congratulations.

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Simply oustanding, VERY nice job. Enjoy it and congratulations.

Thanks for the note. I have followed your resurrection faithfully and only wish I had the time and patience to go into it as deep as you. I did manage to get a few things sorta correct:

- Lucas switches and Smiths gauges (still haven't installed all the Smiths for fear of them failing.)
- Lucas wiring harness clips
- Original style aluminum wire ties straps from Nick at Acton Custom
- Vinyl covering on the rear bulkhead
- Footbox vents with correct dash knobs

The opposite side radiator Hurricane uses is bugging me, so swapping that out for the period-correct setup will be a winter 2009 project. And I have decided to retro my side oiler with a turkey pan, original-style chrome valve covers and a puke tank. I'm this close, might as well go all the way.

[coosawjack]

VERY sharp car and color!!!

[4RE KLR]

Nice car Jim.

Don't forget to send that "email"

[mickmate]

Looking good Jim, proud to be a (small) part of a project like that. Stay after it the detail level you're at makes a good car great.