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Steve and I have discussed and commiserated about his wounded pinkie at great length offline. Thankfully he's healing well He's still LOTS smarter than me---I've cut the same finger off twice. Yeah, you heard that right
Jeff
Yep - I've seen it first hand and he did a number on it, but was very blessed to have skilled medical attention. While I know it's killing him not being able to work on the Cobra more, I'm sure his lovely wife is finally getting him to take of what he can around the house!!
I give Steve tons of crap for his Chevy, but if you ever get to see the build live you will know that it is top quality and may make you forget about the brand.
Mk4 #8340, 351w/427, 3-link, Wilwood 4 piston rear brakes, 3.27 gear, TKO600, delivered June 18th, 2014
Steve-
WOW, that had to hurt! I am pleased that it wasn't worse, and that you are healing. I know it can be frustrating being forced to wait -- or at least slow down -- working on the car, I have a hunch you will be back at it with a vengeance soon!
I look forward to your next updates, and seeing what lies in store for the Chevy bandit... Get well Steve!
Regards,
Steve
Great job Steve. It is fun watching your build progress. I hope the tropical storm heading your way does not cause any damage. Stay safe.
Mk4 Roadster, Picked up complete kit 8/22/14. Most FFR options except Wilwood brakes and IRS. First start 11/11/14. Go-kart 3/8/15. 347 Stroker, TKO 500, 3-link/3.27 rear. PA street legal 7/29/15.
The wind and rain are not all that bad; however, the Wind Driven Tide has become a bigger issue to deal with ever since Katrina. (August 2005)
Our normal Lunar High Tide is at 6:00 PM tonight, but the range is only about 7-9 more inches so right now we've got about 12" left before the water gets the slab under the house.
At this point the streets are now flooded, the Cobra and wife's Challenger have been jacked and our other cars have been moved to higher ground.
We are just doing our normal pick up of the workshop routine and watching for snakes, specifically Water Moccasins aka the The Cotton Mouth.
Man This Stuff Is Getting Old Because I Only Like Paddling My Pirogue During Duck Season!
http://www.pirogue.com/
Last edited by GoDadGo; 06-21-2017 at 12:10 PM.
Good job, a the true cobra was born (can of worms), or at least what Shelby would have built if GM hadn't turned him down. Just finishing an old school SBC 400 shp 4.125 bore. A mild build, around 500HP for my 33. It must be great to bring one of these creatures to life. Can't wait.
TomH33
TomH33,
Thanks-O-Million!
Just be careful with that 33 since it will be powered by a 400 SBC, which I believe will have a lot more horsepower than my car.
Though I don't know what the horse power is for my 383, I suspect that is some place between 420-440 range, but maybe a tad more or less.
My engine and transmission specs are on my profile if you want to compare notes.
Steve
Last edited by GoDadGo; 06-21-2017 at 01:59 PM.
Steve,
Lots of nice details on your car. The engine sounds great and you will get used to the HP/weight thing quickly. You only steer with your left hand, so no problem. Thanks for sharing your first start and first ride.
Glen
Coupe 0652 408 Windsor 510 hp TKO600-68OD 3.73 Traction-lok A/C and heat, Guardsman Blue with White stripes picked up 9/14 first start 7/10/15 go kart 8/15/15 registered, painted (body-on) 11/12/16 inspected and on the road 4/20/17
My left hand has some issues right now so:
I Just Ordered An H.E.I. Compatible Rev Limiter From Speedway Just In Case I Gets Carried Away!
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/MSD-87...ck,107333.html
Last edited by GoDadGo; 06-23-2017 at 07:27 AM.
Your car sounds great. What brand/ model are your temporary mufflers?
It's a (Fake) 3" Flowmaster Super 10 Style Single Chamber Muffler that I got off of E-Bay for around $40.00 per pair.
They knock the sound down enough to be tolerable because the car is over the top obnoxious without them.
If they were going to be a permanent part of the car, I'd have purchased (Real) Flowmasters.
The model number was PER-101.
He should put it on the steering wherl
Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600