Something a little different

[weaver]

I know this isn't a Cobra but thought some of you might want to see this. I have been restoring a 1957 Jaguar XK140 for a friend in Daytona Beach and it is finally finished. It doesn't have the original drivetrain instead it has a 350 Chevy with a Tremec 5 speed. he drives all his cars including his Unique 427. I also restored his 1966 Corvette convertable several years ago.

[Jim Harding]

Very nice indeed Alan! How does that tiny stock radiator keep the V8 cool?

[weaver]

The owner has raced the car for years in Florida with no over heating issues, SCCA and drag racing. The car has big Wilwood brakes all around, posi 9" rear and upgraded shocks and springs. He said it handles great on a road course.

[Aggressor]

Jim
This is not hands-on knowledge but it seemes to me that the radiators in these cars were much taller and wider than you would imagine. The radiator is tipped back toward the engine to fit under the hood. Some 427 cobras/replicas have larger radiators tipped back in a similar fashion to get more cooling surface within the car's nose area.

- Geary

[Jim Harding]

Yeah Geary, pictures are deceiving I guess

[Silk]

Love that car! When I finished school, I promised myself a 1954 XK 120M. Came close a couple of times, but never was able to close a deal. Still hoping, though. I wanted a roadster, but the drophead coupe with that fantastic wood facia is hard to beat.

[ralphscott]

Nice Job Alan really clean!