The Go-Dad-Go Chevy Cobra Came To Life Today!

[GoDadGo]

Hey Gang,

The Go-Dad-Go Chevy Cobra Came To Life Today!
I had some medical delays, the worst was severing my left pinkie and boogering up my ring and middle fingers as well, so that is why we've had a delay getting to our 1st start.
The good news is that I'm on the mend plus I can still count to 10 when I'm fully clothed, 20 with my shoes off and 21 when I'm in the shower. (Yea!)
Anyway, we are really thrilled to post these three videos showing that you really can stuff a Small Block Chevy with a 6-speed transmission in a Factory Five MK-4 Roadster.
So far we've put about 3-4 miles on our High Powered Go-Kart and the police have yet to arrive at Camp Go-Dad-Go!
The mufflers in the video are just to knock the sound down until we get to the next phase of the project.

https://youtu.be/p-pvogd2Bj8
https://youtu.be/I86I7a_x9W0
https://youtu.be/BcsVu80VG5k

Steve

PS: You can see my Dr. Evil Pinkie sticking up in the last video if you look really close.

[boat737]

Very cool. Congratulations.

[GoDadGo]

Very cool. Congratulations.

Thanks Boat737

[Jeff Kleiner]

YES!!!

Good job Steve! Oh, and that count to 21 in the shower deal wins "Forum line of the week"

Jeff

[wareaglescott]

Really enjoyed the videos Steve. Congratulations on a huge milestone! I am really liking following your unique approach to this build.
I must ask. Will there be a bowtie badge on the exterior of your Cobra?

[GoDadGo]

YES!!!

Good job Steve! Oh, and that count to 21 in the shower deal wins "Forum line of the week"

Jeff

This Is A Huge Compliment From My Perspective!

Thanks-O-Million!

[GoDadGo]

Really enjoyed the videos Steve. Congratulations on a huge milestone! I am really liking following your unique approach to this build.
I must ask. Will there be a bowtie badge on the exterior of your Cobra?

There will be no Bowtie Badges on the exterior; however, I am thinking about putting 383 emblems above the louvers, but no other badging.

Man, was it fun to tool around the house since the car has been ready to roll since March.

[RoadRacer]

383 FTW! Congratulations!! I can't wait to watch the videos when I get home!

[GoDadGo]

383 FTW! Congratulations!! I can't wait to watch the videos when I get home!

Thanks Road Racer!

Hope it measures up.

[Eespensen]

Congrats! Love it!

[wareaglescott]

There will be no Bowtie Badges on the exterior; however, I am thinking about putting 383 emblems above the louvers, but no other badging.

Man, was it fun to tool around the house since the car has been ready to roll since March.

That sounds like a good idea with the badges above the louvers. Check out billet badges.com. They could make you some pretty awesome custom pieces if you are interested.

[GoDadGo]

That sounds like a good idea with the badges above the louvers. Check out billet badges.com. They could make you some pretty awesome custom pieces if you are interested.

EdwardB suggested the same vendor so it sounds like you guys have a solution for me.
I'll contact them to see about doing something that looks period correct that also works without overstating the drive line.
Thanks Again!

[GoDadGo]

Congrats! Love it!

I Appreciate The Kind Words, Especially Since I'm Definitely In The Minority!

[Eespensen]

I Appreciate The Kind Words, Especially Since I'm Definitely In The Minority!

Hey, we are all minorities now a days! These cars are unique and each one is special. No two are the same. Owners seem to celebrate their differences under the FF5 umbrella and I can't wait to start building...my kit will be picked up July 1 by Stewart Transport! Congrats on something rare, special and fantastic!

[Vette1972]

Awesome Steve! Great job and keep it going.
Len

[Cobradavid]

Congrats on the big milestone! The engine sounds great.

David

[Usudno]

Congrats steve. I plan on bringing my mk4 home tommorow for Father's Day and taking the wife and kids for rides... hell the whole neighborhood can ride. That means I can drive it longer!

[srobinsonx2]

Very nice. i really like the engine badges. I am thinking about some myself.

[Straversi]

Congrats!
-Steve

[Papa]

Very cool!

[Barrel]

Yeh. All right .Great moment CHEVY Cobra. It will stay with you forever. Congratulations on a "must read" thread.(mumble, mumble).

[KDubU]

Sounds good Steve! Congrats on getting her out there. My wife had her pinkie severed as well, in her case by one of our dogs but had a hand surgeon sewn it back on. All happened down in Virginia Beach when I was working with the Navy. She calls it her Franken finger.

Again congrats!

[Boydster]

Awesome! Great videos. Another vote for billet badges... they do beautiful work and will work with you on what you want. They did my 427 badges.

[GoDadGo]

Hey Gang,

Thanks for the feedback and for checking out our videos so in the Spirit of Father's Day I wanted to share the rest of the story and why we ordered our MK-4 Roadster.

My better half and I went on a cruise, the first week of November 2014, to celebrate my wife's Half-O-Hundred (50th) birthday. I had been drooling over building a Factory Five for years, but didn't think I could swing the expense.

Before we left the house to start our little trip I was looking at the Factory Five Fall Sale and commented to my better half, "Who Extends A Sale To End On November 10th?" That day was my Father's Birthday, it was also the day that I had asked my wife out for our 1st date, she was only 16, and it also happened to be the day that we were returning from our cruise.

We boarded the ship, got things settled in our cabin and went up to the fly bridge to see our vessel shove off. When we got up to our favorite departure spot we looked over to see the Port of New Orleans Fireboat in the middle of the river giving us a very proper send off. What a special day that was because my father designed that fireboat, which was one of his favorites.

When we saw the General Roy Kelley my wife looked at me with tears in her eyes and said, "You've Got To Order Your Car!"

My Dad passed away in early 2002, but the General Roy Kelley is still in service today which can be viewed in the attached video:

https://youtu.be/YFQwY3OWCBo

Have A Great Father's Day All You Dads, Pops, Papas, Gramps, Grumps & Grand Fathers!

Now You All Know The Rest Of The Story!

Steve

[Cobradavid]

Steve, Nice story and cool video on the fire boat. Thanks for sharing. Happy Father's Day!

David

[carlewms]

Congratulations ... looks great and sounds fantastic!

[GoDadGo]

Steve, Nice story and cool video on the fire boat. Thanks for sharing. Happy Father's Day!

David

Thanks, Cobra David!

Have A Great Father's Day As Well!

[Vette1972]

Great video but even better story! Happy Father's Day to all Dads out there.

Thanks, Steve!

Len

[mcwho]

Steve,

The Videos were great, and it sounds good too. I like the idea of the 383 badges...

Great job, and awesome milestone to drive around the neighborhood.

I'll bring Marshmellows next time you start her up.

[GoDadGo]

Steve,

The Videos were great, and it sounds good too. I like the idea of there 383 badges...

Great job, and awesome milestone to drive around the neighborhood.

I'll bring Marshmallows next time you star her up.

Bagdad Bob,

We've put about 10 miles on it so far and the power is way over the top for such a light weight vehicle.
The combination was originally intended to go in my 1980 Z/28 (Lost In Hurricane Katrina 2005) so the power is a bit intimidating in such a light car.
I'm just glad they've found their way to a really spectacular new home after nearly a dozen years.

Steve

PS: I'll make sure that we have plenty of Graham Crackers and Hershey Bars on hand to properly complement those Marshmallows.

[R Thomas]

Congrats, who woulda thought a Chevy would ever fire up in a Replica Cobra Roadster, lol. Seriously awesome.

[scottiec]

Congrats! Going to sound great.

[smithbks]

Way to go Steve! your car is awesome

[lahrs37]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!

[phileas_fogg]

Congratulations Steve. It's a great feeling.


John

[Al_C]

Good for you! Great way to celebrate Father's Day!

[PeteH]

That is an awesome Fathers day gift, congratulations! It looks and sounds great, that first short drive is a great experience.

[Yama-Bro]

Congrats! An glad to hear you can still count to 21 =)

[WIS89]

Congratulations Steve!

What an awesome milestone for you, and it must feel awesome. I know you must be proud, as well you should!

One issue however... you can't just drop a line that you mangled your hand, and not tell us the story of how it happened. Spill some details brother... I'm glad you are OK!

Regards,

Steve

[GoDadGo]

Congratulations Steve!

What an awesome milestone for you, and it must feel awesome. I know you must be proud, as well you should!

One issue however... you can't just drop a line that you mangled your hand, and not tell us the story of how it happened. Spill some details brother... I'm glad you are OK!

Regards,

Steve

I was working on my brother's Mecham Trans Am (#9 of 20 produced that year #1 of #1 bored sleeved and stroked to 427 CID) changing a window regulator. The regulator was locked in the vice when it slipped and snapped nabbing my pinkie, ring and middle fingers.

While my abilities are limited at this point in time, and being left handed is not a plus right now, I'm thankful that I am progressing. It make me think of our Service Men and Women and Law Enforcement Folks who have given so much to keep us safe and free.

With That Said, I Only Have A Pinkie Problem!