Perfect quarantine project #9815

[alexmak]

OK, so the quick jacks were the issue with enhanced PA inspection, so had to purchase bumper over riders. Now that’s photographed, mechanic signed off on those, and the papers are officially filed for registration! We still have some work to do on seats and carpet, but now it’s mostly sit and wait for the plate! (Oh, and resolving power steering leaks)
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[ActionBa5tard]

Holy crap... you guys went so fast. I really need another set of hands.

[Chilly]

Great pictures, thanks for the build thread.

[alexmak]

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It’s hard to believe that I’m saying this, but we are done. There are a couple of minor things here and there, extracurricular stuff mostly like wind wings and seat heaters, but otherwise we have nothing else to do. I repeat, WE RAN OUT OF TASKS. Quarantine Cobra is completed.

PS obviously not the official graduation, since paint stuff will happen next year, most likely, but I just can’t believe we did it.
(Sorry, was not much of a thread, just some updates, but we were really busy!)

[alexmak]

OK, our Quarantine Cobra is tagged and on the road! First real gas refuel!

[nuhale]

Lookin' good!

[GTBradley]

Wow, gotta love those Goodyears. The meatball is a nice touch, where'd you get that?

[alexmak]

Wow, gotta love those Goodyears. The meatball is a nice touch, where'd you get that?

these are just from someone at eBay, since the sticker is on a gel coat and will be removed later. $26 for pair.

[Straversi]

Best use of quarantine time ever. Well done.
-Steve

[alexmak]

Building Shelby Cobra replica in 25 minutes

[speedfreak1211]

Great Video of your build

[JB in NOVA]

Loved the video! Thanks for posting.

[thwrightstuff]

Alex, this is incredible and so inspiring. Your build gives me confidence that I will be able to get this kit done or 90% complete in 8 months! Were you guys working all day every day or just a couple of hours each day, plus full weekends? Like you guys, when I get started on a project, I can be a machine haha. I'll also have my brother-in-law to help me out a bit along the way.

[alexmak]

I did another video!
I've been asked "how much did it cost you?" so many times (including by some people from this forum), so I did a video trying to get a somewhat general overview of the cost structure. please don't judge me

[alexmak]

Also, since it's a build thread, I dropped off my car yesterday at this very nice place in Hershey, PA, for the final panels trim and fit, and then it will be sent to get painted! I'm so excited!

[alexmak]

Alex, this is incredible and so inspiring. Your build gives me confidence that I will be able to get this kit done or 90% complete in 8 months! Were you guys working all day every day or just a couple of hours each day, plus full weekends? Like you guys, when I get started on a project, I can be a machine haha. I'll also have my brother-in-law to help me out a bit along the way.

Yes, I think we basically worked on the project every day. Sometimes it could be some minor tinkering for a half an hour, sometimes it would be 6-8 hours. Due to the lockdown, there wasn't much to do anyway.

[egchewy79]

great video! what color have you decided on?

[Daddy O]

Thanks for posting the videos! Well done! Question - how have the brakes been? With the recent discussion on sticking front calipers, I am a bit concerned since that is what I have going on my build.

[alexmak]

great video! what color have you decided on?

we've decided on Viking Blue, not stripes, with black roll bars and black exhaust pipes.

[alexmak]

Thanks for posting the videos! Well done! Question - how have the brakes been? With the recent discussion on sticking front calipers, I am a bit concerned since that is what I have going on my build.

I didn't have any issues with the from calipers (yet?). I had my rear calipers sticking after a handbrake, but solved that with an extra spring on the cable near the calipers (I found this solution on the forum). I swapped the original brake pads for Hawks, and so far they stop better, with two side effects:
- after swapping the pads the pedal got somewhat spongier. I plan to do another brake system flush and see if there's any air in it
- due to the new pads it became much easier to lock the wheels. so I have to work harder with my head and foot to avoid that.

[alexmak]

OK, I have to admit that the painting process took a lot longer that I'd like it to be (not the painting process itself, but a lot of arrangements around it), but the body is finally painted:




next is the final assembly.