Build Update

[PhillipM]

It has been a while since I have posted anything, so here it goes. The build has been going slow but a total blast. Working on the car has been one of the most relaxing things I have done in a long time. I can get in my garage and all the issues from the week before are gone in an instant. I have not been doing any earth shattering changes, just a basic build.

Now that the body is back from the painter and I have added the heat shield, made a bracket and mounted the MSD, building a heat shield for master cylinders and trying something different with my pedals. The pedals work great static in the garage but I am not sure how they will work once I get the car on the road. I will try to post more pictures throughout the building process. This weekend I hope to start wiring the car and I hope very soon after to have the body back on the fame. Wish me luck....

For those out there debating whether you want to tackle a project of this nature, I say go for it. It has exceeded all my expectations and I am not done yet. Also, what will it be like once I drive it?


Here are a few photos


Phillip

[PhillipM]

One more thing. The motor has been ran several times and it runs great. I had to repair a fuel leak and make a few minor adjustments. I am sooo glad a pre-ran my motor while the body was at the painter. It help me fix a few minor leaks and hearing that beast start up was worth every extra penny I spent on spare hoses to hook up the oil filter.

Here are some photos before I started the motor and something I am trying with my pedals.. All I did was use the dash out of the car for oil pressure and water temp. I also wired the key switch from Unique with some spare wire I had laying round the house. Once I finally got gas to motor, she started up and ran great. Let me tell you, she it loud in the garage.


Phillip

[Stan]

Phil:

There's nothing like building a Cobra to reduce the stress level. Looks great.

Stan

[Naumoff]

Phillip,
Very nice work!
The paint is beautiful.
Very clever using the dash. You are doing some great stuff.
I find the same relaxation working on my car. All my work week can be totally blocked out and I enjoy what I am doing with the Cobra.
Driving it does the same thing.

[eliminator]

Like what you have done with the pedals, that was the direction I was going.

Where did you come up with the springs on the pivot bolt?

[ralphscott]

Looks great Phillip nice craftsmanship>

Ralph

[PhillipM]

Thanks guys for all the kind comments. I still have a lot of work to do but it has been a ton of fun. I just came from the garage fitting more parts. The nights are starting to get cooler and I am sure nice weather is just around the corner. I am ready to get this thing on the road.

Rick, I picked up the springs from Lowe's. Spring Assortment part# 543000 Sometimes Lowe's has more variety of parts than my local AutoCenter. Lowe's had a better selection of rubber grommets than all the auto parts stores in town. If anyone knows the best location for rubber grommets, please let me know.


Phillip

[Jeff 427]

Hi Phillip,

Building the the car was one of most fun projects I have every done!! Driving the car is a blast as you will find out shortly!!!

I like the pedals for the clutch and brake. Are you going to do the same for the gas pedal?

I found grommets from Ron Francis Wiring and Steele Rubber Parts also has a large selection.

[pgermond]

Ah, memories.... I envy you If I could do it over again, I would do it TWICE!

btw - I bought most of my grommets at ACE Hardware.

[brfutbrian]

another dark blue car,excellent . enjoy. later, brian