Ted G's 427 Cobra Build #10333 - Aluminum Spats

[Ted G]

Finally, got the rear end completed with just one mistake on over torquing one of the caliper nuts..... Note to self, "make sure you are reading the correct torque specs. Aluminum nuts on a steel stud do not torque to 77 lbs", basically I read 77 and not the 30lbs of torque. Here is the result of my mistake:

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Fortunately, I was able to fix this problem fairly quickly thanks to Summit, a broken easy-out, and a pair of vise grips.

Moving on, I finished the brakes and even got the ebrake completed with a slight modification of the custom bracket I made. I need the bracket to be cut back so that the clevis or cables would not rub up against them. Here was my original design:

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And the new design:

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Brake cables and fluid lines complete! I may need to re-address the fluid line. I think an 90 degree bend from the caliper will be a better scenario than this 45 degree bend. I'll wait to see what it looks like once weight is on the wheels. Any input is well received!!

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I just had to put the wheels on to see the stout stance #10333 will have:




Next up, more electrical and fuel tank.


Ted #10333