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    juanone 289 carbuild 22



    Well folks, the engine is finally in. My two buddies, Rick and Sam did the honors of installing it. I mainly watched as the two masters did their stuff and it is beautiful.

    Enjoy the photos.

    Here the engine bay is ready for surgery.



    Here Sam and Rick put the engine mount brackets on the engine.



    The heart of this baby is lowered into its cavity.







    It is done. Now onto the transmission and finishing touches.



    Juan Lopez-Bonilla
    Kentucky Cobra Club
    2432 Crittenden Drive
    Suite 201
    Louisville, KY 40217
    502-635-5711
    juanlb@lbrllc.net

    http://www.kentuckycobraclub.com

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    [:O][:O][:O][^][^][^]

    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
    Southern Automotive FE
    3:31 and Toploader

    Roseville (N.Cal)

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    Okay Juan, I bit my lip the first time.... but I can't control the urge. Love the butterfly quilt That aside, you have one beautiful car. You have a re-e-e-eal show piece in the making!!! Kudos to all involved [^]

    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
    Southern Automotive FE
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    an absolute beautiful piece!


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    That looks very, very nice. What is the paint code used in the engine bay?
    Thanks
    Rick

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    http://www.londoncobrashow.com

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    Hi Rick:

    The paint is shiny silver and clearcoat but I don't know the paint code. I believe it is the Unique standard silver. Maybe Alan can answer this.

    Juan

    Juan Lopez-Bonilla
    Kentucky Cobra Club
    2432 Crittenden Drive
    Suite 201
    Louisville, KY 40217
    502-635-5711
    juanlb@lbrllc.net

    http://www.kentuckycobraclub.com

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    Phil,
    That's Cobra's first blankie...

    Beautiful work, Juan! You're going to have to make sure people are wearing sunglasses before you open the hood!

    Paul

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    Juan as we say in Tennessee YEEEHAH!

    Ralph

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    Juan,
    What brand of valve covers are those? The car looks bueatiful!

    Justin

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    Ya know Ralph just has a way with words ... I'll second that comment with a Pennsylvania YeeHah.
    Lookin gooooood my friend!!!
    -Geary

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    Hi Justin:

    The valve covers are from Branda, original style chrome valve covers.

    Juan

    Juan Lopez-Bonilla
    Kentucky Cobra Club
    2432 Crittenden Drive
    Suite 201
    Louisville, KY 40217
    502-635-5711
    juanlb@lbrllc.net

    http://www.kentuckycobraclub.com

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    Beautiful!!!!! As to the the other question, the silver favored by the Weavers was "Mercedes Brilliant Silver." Same as Alan laid down on my entire car when he was still painting in '98. It looks today as new.

    Clay

    '98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler (452.1-stroker), top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

    Annapolis, MD

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    Juan--your making us look not to good, buddy.It,s going to be a masterpiece, and I like silver too.Are you going to charge us a little fee to look at it.Second Ralph,s yeeeehhhaaa.Will-alabama

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    Will, you are too kind. I wish I could take credit for the masterpiece but Rick really is the one behind it all, I just write the checks. In all seriousness this is an incredible learning experience for me. Makes me appreciate the car even more.

    Hopefully the car will be ready after Rick gets back from Pigeon Forge. I really was planning on going but our daughter is getting married on the 10th.

    Hope you all have fun.

    Juan

    Juan Lopez-Bonilla
    Kentucky Cobra Club
    2432 Crittenden Drive
    Suite 201
    Louisville, KY 40217
    502-635-5711
    juanlb@lbrllc.net

    http://www.kentuckycobraclub.com

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    Rick is the man!!!!




    Brent
    427 SC Chassis #4279401
    Candy Apple Red/White
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    I did the Mercedes Brilliant Silver on my car for the center stripes as well (love the look)

    Mercedes Brilliant Silver - Code 744

    Great looking car!!!!

    Dave

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    Juan:
    So (with the exception of the firewall), the inside of your engine compartment is painted Mercedes silver?

    What a great idea. That looks awesome!

    Unique 289FIA - Chassis #9229 - Viking Blue

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    Rick, very nice job! I like it Juan, you are going to have a blast.

    Steve Foushee
    Unique #4279389

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    From all the way down in Mississippi, Hoo-hah Juan... lookin' good !

    Paul

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    Juan, Let me know when you plan the maiden voyage.

    Ralph

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