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02-09-2020, 09:54 AM
#401
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
BadAsp427
Nice job... I've been trying to decide if I want to cut the hole in the hood or not also. I know that the performance increase w/o a turkey pan will be just about nil but wonder about water and dirt getting in even more that it does all ready. I'm thinking the only advantage to having the hole is some cool air in the engine compartment. Then I wonder, if I do not cut the hole, how hard is it going to be to keep it clean up under the hood scoop.
I guess it's a trade off either way. The air coming in would be nice for cooling, but it's definitely not in the area that would feed to the intake. 2bking came by and showed me his car last year and he didn't cut the hole in his as he wanted the extra stiffness in the hood. Kleiner told me that even with the hole water doesn't really get into the engine bay. I'm not sure if it is because of the air turbulence or what.
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02-09-2020, 10:00 AM
#402
Not a waxer
Originally Posted by
shark92651
Kleiner told be that even with the hole water doesn't really get into the engine bay. I'm not sure if it is because of the air turbulence or what.
You get some water...and lots of bugs.
Jeff
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02-09-2020, 12:05 PM
#403
Senior Member
My opinion on the hood scoop hole strictly FWIW: Do you need the cooling? Probably not. Do you need it for intake air? Probably not and especially if a Coyote with the CAI up front. Does the underside of the hood stay any dryer? No. Does the underside the hood or scoop stay cleaner? No. I wipe the underside of mine down occasionally. But it's rarely dirty. All of those discussions are kind of moot because the fact is the whole bottom of the chassis/engine is open. And typically there isn't a seal between the hood and the body. Even with cushioned gasket all around. The bottom line for me? Nothing screams "Fake" like a hood scoop with no hole in the hood. Maybe it doesn't matter to you (and it doesn't matter to me either) but you'll already get enough "Is it real?" comments to not fuel the fire with obviously non-authentic choices like that. My thought is if you don't want the hole, leave the scoop off. It's a clean look that isn't bad and many like. But with the scoop, make it a real scoop with a hole in the hood. There are no issues with the hood losing strength with the hole. It's solid with or without. That's my take on it anyway.
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02-09-2020, 02:53 PM
#404
Senior Member
I borrowed my friend's laser level and did the best I could to run a line from the center of the oil cooler opening, across the hood, and between my roll bars. It may not be perfect but I think it's pretty good and hopefully will be OK for when the painter lays down stripes.
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02-09-2020, 02:57 PM
#405
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
edwardb
My opinion on the hood scoop hole strictly FWIW: Do you need the cooling? Probably not. Do you need it for intake air? Probably not and especially if a Coyote with the CAI up front. Does the underside of the hood stay any dryer? No. Does the underside the hood or scoop stay cleaner? No. I wipe the underside of mine down occasionally. But it's rarely dirty. All of those discussions are kind of moot because the fact is the whole bottom of the chassis/engine is open. And typically there isn't a seal between the hood and the body. Even with cushioned gasket all around. The bottom line for me? Nothing screams "Fake" like a hood scoop with no hole in the hood. Maybe it doesn't matter to you (and it doesn't matter to me either) but you'll already get enough "Is it real?" comments to not fuel the fire with obviously non-authentic choices like that. My thought is if you don't want the hole, leave the scoop off. It's a clean look that isn't bad and many like. But with the scoop, make it a real scoop with a hole in the hood. There are no issues with the hood losing strength with the hole. It's solid with or without. That's my take on it anyway.
Thanks for the input Paul, gives me something to think about. I needed the bolt holes in place to mark the hole location anyway so I will mull this one over between now and paint. Personally I don't care too much about what other people think about the car because it's going to be fairly non-traditional anyway with my modern paint colors and engine choice. Besides, other Cobra owners can appreciate it and the haters are just jealous anyway
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02-09-2020, 03:24 PM
#406
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
shark92651
Thanks for the input Paul, gives me something to think about. I needed the bolt holes in place to mark the hole location anyway so I will mull this one over between now and paint. Personally I don't care too much about what other people think about the car because it's going to be fairly non-traditional anyway with my modern paint colors and engine choice. Besides, other Cobra owners can appreciate it and the haters are just jealous anyway
Agree. Which is what I tried to say. I did it because that's how I wanted it and there's no downside IMO. Easy to add the cutout if you decide you want it. I recommend drilling the mounting holes first, just like you did.
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03-11-2020, 12:29 PM
#407
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03-12-2020, 06:09 PM
#408
Senior Member
Car is out for paint and bodywork
After an extended shakedown period of over 800 miles driving in gelcoat, I have finally dropped my car off at a shop not far from me. They do a fair amount of work on Cobra replicas and custom cars in general and I got a recommendation from a member of the local Cobra Club. When I went to check them out they had a Cobra in the shop that they had repainted. I was able to drive my car there and they are going to disassemble, do all the body work, and reassemble and quoted me 2-3 months, but plan on it being closer to 3. I'm glad to finally be starting paint, but going to miss some prime spring driving weather. When I get it back it's going to be HOT in Texas.
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03-12-2020, 08:37 PM
#409
Looks like a garage ready for a new build....
Love the garage door opener mod in previous post. Going to have to copy that one.
-Steve
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03-12-2020, 09:39 PM
#410
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
Straversi
Looks like a garage ready for a new build....
Love the garage door opener mod in previous post. Going to have to copy that one.
-Steve
You know I do feel like I could do a better job on the next one, but I will probably have to wait at least a few years while my wife warms up to the idea
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03-17-2020, 11:55 AM
#411
Congrats on getting her into paint!
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04-28-2020, 08:31 PM
#412
Senior Member
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05-12-2020, 04:45 AM
#413
Junior Member
Originally Posted by
shark92651
What is the best way to seal up gaps in the panels, like the area around the round tube in this photo?
Shark, where did you get your Clecos? what sizes? and how many did you buy? Thanks
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05-19-2020, 07:18 PM
#414
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
LOBO 302
Shark, where did you get your Clecos? what sizes? and how many did you buy? Thanks
I don't remember exactly where but if you Google search you can find a lot of places selling them. I got them in a kit with a blue bag and the Cleco tool and I think it was on eBay. I bought 50 1/8" and 25 in 3/16". I only ended up using a few of the 3/16" though
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05-20-2020, 02:27 AM
#415
Senior Member
I don't think there are any clecos left to buy.
Shark bought ALL of them looking at the photo.
Cheers,
Nigel in South Oz
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05-20-2020, 11:35 AM
#416
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
Nigel Allen
I don't think there are any clecos left to buy.
Shark bought ALL them looking at the photo.
Cheers,
Nigel in South Oz
There is something that is just so satisfying about plopping a Cleco in each hole, although totally unnecessary.
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06-11-2020, 11:45 AM
#417
Senior Member
I got another progress update from the body shop. They are planning to spray first primer today and then I plan to drive over and take a look.
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06-11-2020, 03:48 PM
#418
Senior Member
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
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06-12-2020, 08:24 PM
#419
Senior Member
Today I went over to the shop to look at my car for the first time since dropping it off. They laid down contour polyester primer and it's nice to see it all one color again. I think the gaps and fitment are looking great and I'm excited to see the final product. Because the hinges allow the hood to shift a bit side to side, they came up with a nice bracket in the center of the hood with a grommet that they mounted underneath between the two hood latch catches. They will bond a post on the underside of the hood for it to drop down into to perfectly center the hood. I think it's a great idea but I forgot to take a pic of it. I'll post a photo next time I get to take a look at it.
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06-12-2020, 11:00 PM
#420
Senior Member
Looks awesome man!!! Gonna be GORGEOUS!
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06-28-2020, 09:43 PM
#421
Senior Member
Great idea! Thanks, Shark92651! Thanks, Jeff Kleiner! I've already added it to my Must Do list for when I build my MK4.
Oops! Very new to Replying. I see I should have copied the quote for reference. I'm referring to the "dye" method you followed for your door check straps. Thanks!
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Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
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07-19-2020, 10:05 AM
#422
Senior Member
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07-19-2020, 10:44 AM
#423
Not a waxer
So apparently they're doing it all with the body and panels on/
Jeff
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08-13-2020, 06:26 PM
#424
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
So apparently they're doing it all with the body and panels on/
Jeff
Yes they are, at least up to this point. Car will be painted body-on. Panels are all off now for paint.
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08-13-2020, 06:28 PM
#425
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08-13-2020, 07:21 PM
#426
Senior Member
Awesome, Shark92651! I'm excited for you.
Chris
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08-13-2020, 09:13 PM
#427
That looks rich. Great color choice.
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08-14-2020, 05:09 AM
#428
Senior Member
Nice deep red! Do you mind sharing what it is?
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
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08-14-2020, 07:08 AM
#429
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
KDubU
Nice deep red! Do you mind sharing what it is?
Its Ford Ruby Red. The stripes will be Ford Magnetic, same color scheme as my truck.
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08-14-2020, 07:14 AM
#430
Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Shark,
Like Kyle, I love the color too.
Making it match your truck, well you can't go wrong there.
Congratulations on getting to the end of the road with your MK-4.
Steve
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08-14-2020, 10:43 AM
#431
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
shark92651
Its Ford Ruby Red. The stripes will be Ford Magnetic, same color scheme as my truck.
Great choice. I'm doing Ruby Red as well but going with Diamond Black with some red flake added in for the stipes.
That tri-color looks great!!
I love how it really pops in the sun.
Steve
2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.
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08-14-2020, 11:14 AM
#432
Senior Member
Here is another pic when they rolled it outside this morning.
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08-14-2020, 01:51 PM
#433
Not a waxer
Looks nice. So they're going to put the stripes on top of the clear?
Jeff
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08-15-2020, 07:35 AM
#434
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
Looks nice. So they're going to put the stripes on top of the clear?
Jeff
I don't know the process exactly, but he said they were gonna let it sit this weekend, and next week will "sand it flat, lay out the stripes, and then spray them". He also mentioned four more coats of clear on top of it all after stripes.
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08-16-2020, 10:07 PM
#435
Senior Member
Looks great! Thanks for sharing the process step by step. You're going to have a beautiful car.
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08-20-2020, 04:10 PM
#436
Senior Member
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08-20-2020, 04:15 PM
#437
Very nice! Can't wait to see it completed. Love the color combo.
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08-20-2020, 04:17 PM
#438
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08-20-2020, 08:01 PM
#439
Looks fabulous! Ford Ruby Red is one of the colors that I really wanted when looking paint colors. It turned out great. Your shop appears to be doing a great job.
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08-21-2020, 08:28 AM
#440
Senior Member
Looks nice?? It looks awesome!!
Steve
2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.
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