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05-11-2024, 08:07 PM
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05-17-2024, 11:33 AM
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05-17-2024, 11:36 AM
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05-17-2024, 11:37 AM
#364
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Working on the registration process. A few little things to button up and I'm going to call it complete other than driving.
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05-17-2024, 11:41 AM
#365
Not a waxer
Looking great Mike ![Cool](images/smilies/cool.png)
Jeff
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05-17-2024, 12:00 PM
#366
That is is the Bluest Blue I have ever seen it is very cool! Car looks awesome Mike !
Steve
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05-17-2024, 12:58 PM
#367
Great job Mike. Happy to see you roll across the finish line!
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05-17-2024, 01:03 PM
#368
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sdeal0527
That is is the Bluest Blue I have ever seen it is very cool! Car looks awesome Mike !
Steve
Thanks, that's what we were shooting for! When parked in the middle of 50 blue cars we wanted to be the BLUE one!
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05-18-2024, 08:14 PM
#369
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Tested the daytime running lights, turn signals, flashers, headlights, and high beams today. All good!
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05-18-2024, 09:02 PM
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05-20-2024, 05:18 PM
#371
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Today I had a chance to run down to Summit and pick up some Power Grip hose clamps and get rid of those ugly worm clamps. I like the way these look, now let's see how they hold up under pressure.
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05-25-2024, 12:29 PM
#372
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Tested for leaks this morning after installing the Power Grip hose clamps, and just wanted to hear the rumble lol. Waiting on the weather to clear some so can go for more test drives.
Last edited by Mike.Bray; 05-25-2024 at 12:32 PM.
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05-25-2024, 08:28 PM
#373
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My goodness, that rumble sounds SO good!
BTW, where did you find the Carroll Shelby decal? I got some, but they turned out to be stickers and don't look good. I'm looking for one just like yours.
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05-26-2024, 07:16 AM
#374
All very nice, including the engine rumble. I would throw a hand full of hose clamps in my travel bag, just in case. I cannot get comfortable with the heat to shrink hose clamps.
20th Anniversary Mk IV, A50XS Coyote, TKO 600, Trunk Drop Box, Trunk Battery Box, Cubby Hole, Seat Heaters, Radiator hanger and shroud.
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05-26-2024, 09:23 AM
#375
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Railroad
All very nice, including the engine rumble. I would throw a hand full of hose clamps in my travel bag, just in case. I cannot get comfortable with the heat to shrink hose clamps.
The powergrip clamps are really not much different than PEX-A fittings in the plumbing world, where pressures are much higher. Biggest difference is the powegrips rely on heat to shrink them, while the PEX-A fittings rely on memory to shrink after being expanded. I love those things, but I'll admit I enjoy sweating copper.
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05-26-2024, 01:03 PM
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My goodness, that rumble sounds SO good!
BTW, where did you find the Carroll Shelby decal? I got some, but they turned out to be stickers and don't look good. I'm looking for one just like yours.
I don't remember! I thought Amazon but they're not in my order history so there's no telling where I found them.
Update, my wife says I probably bought them from Classic Recreations. I'll have a look the next time I'm up there.
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06-05-2024, 05:08 PM
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When I started my MKIV project a couple of years ago I dug out my ancient Craftsman floor jack and discovered that it no longer functioned. It was probably just low on hydraulic oil but I saw this as an opportunity to replace the very heavy steel jack with a new low profile lightweight aluminum model. Since it's not a tool I will be using everyday and the Cobra is relatively lightweight I opted for a 2 ton aluminum jack from Harbor Freight. I like it, it works great but the pad is relatively small and when jacking against the 4" round frame rail it's not very secure.
I made this new jack pad to contour to the 4" frame rail and be more secure when jacking the car up.
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It's only a little thing but it sure makes me sleep better at night lol
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06-06-2024, 05:46 AM
#378
I like this idea Mike. ![Smile](images/smilies/smile.png)
I'd like to make something similar one day, but I'd account for the thickness of a rubber pad (maybe 1/8") and then reduce the "wrap-around" height of the metal by about 1/2"...
Did you make it with powder metal on a 3D printer?
Craig C
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06-06-2024, 09:51 AM
#379
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cc2Arider
I like this idea Mike.
I'd like to make something similar one day, but I'd account for the thickness of a rubber pad (maybe 1/8") and then reduce the "wrap-around" height of the metal by about 1/2"...
Did you make it with powder metal on a 3D printer?
Craig C
Thanks Craig. Yes, I modeled it and had it 3D printed from aluminum.
I did account for an 1/8" rubber pad and I have the rubber, just haven't put it in yet. The wife has the garage full of cabinets and doors painting. Did give me a chance to try out the car cover she bought me for Christmas.
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06-09-2024, 10:35 AM
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Well, faster than a speeding turtle I'm approaching the end of this project. I'm in the process of registration now so fingers crossed it will be titled and street legal very soon. If anyone is interested I thought I would take this opportunity to recap my build in the next few posts.
Part 1, Factory Five Order.
50013 MK IV Complete Kit
16613 Powdercoated Chassis
13242 Pin-Drive Front Suspension
12508 Pin-Drive Lower Front Arms
14758 3-Link Rear Suspension
16799 Power Steering Components
13083 302-351 Engine/Trans Mount Kit
16794 351W Stainless Headers
14932 Stainless Side Exhaust
16350 31 Spline 11.25" Driveshaft
34158 Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder Kit
12070 Body Cut-Outs
12049 Wind Wings
12042 Sun Visors
12453 Battery Cut-Off Switch
15154 Mk IV Logo Floormats
16004 FFR GPS Gauge Set
16213 Black Leather Seats
12469 Brake Duct Wire Mesh
16590 Trunk Gas Strut Kit
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06-09-2024, 10:44 AM
#381
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Part 2, Forte
Moser 8.8 Fox Narrowed Rear End (for pin-drive)
Wilwood 140-7146-DR Brakes
Tremec TKX TCET18084 5 Speed Transmission
Seat Heaters
In-tank Fuel Pump
Quick Release Windshield Brackets
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06-09-2024, 11:48 AM
#382
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Part 3, Engine
SVO 351W Block, 9.5" deck, bored 0.030 over
SCAT Forged Rotating Assembly, Stroked to 393CI, 10:1 CR, Internally Balanced
Aluminum Heads, 210CC Intake Runners, 62CC Chambers, 2.02" Intake & 1.60" Exhaust
Comp 4816-8 Pushrod Guideplates
ARP 134-7104 Rocker Arm Studs
Comp 2618 Valve Springs
Comp 35-775-8 Hyd Roller Cam
Comp 8931-16 Hyd Lifters
Comp 7957-16 Pushrods
Comp 1431-16 Roller Rockers
Comp 2138 Timing Chain
Comp 4705-16 Valve Spring Locators
Comp 795-16 Steel Retainers
Comp 614-16 Valve Locks
Comp 503-16 Valve Seals
PCE300.1076.01 Aluminum Oil Pan
Melling M-83 Oil Pump
Summit 5-60-04-201 Timing Cover
ATI 918949 Timing Pointer
Flowkooler 1653 Water Pump
ATI 918920 Harmonic Balancer
Ram 1529LW Flywheel
Ram 88794HDT Clutch Kit
Tremec TCEP8639 Bellhousing
Ford 401-1106-A Spacer Plate
Tilton 60-6102 Hyd Throwout Bearing
Borla 200074 50mm EFI Throttle Body Induction
FAST 303000 XFI Sportsman ECU
CSR Performance 9111C-CSR Billet Thermostat Housing
Holley 565-201 Duel Sync Distributor
MSD 82073 Ignition Coil
Holley 6415 MSD 6EFI Ignition
NGK BKR6E Spark Plugs
Ford Performance M-12259-M302 Plug Wires
Ford Performance 302-138 Valve Covers
Moroso 93060 Valve Cover Gaskets
Cometic C5511-030 Head Gaskets
Remflex 3083 Exhaust Gaskets
Powermaster 9503 Starter
March P560 One-Wire Alternator
CVF GM Type II Power Steering Pump
All ARP Studs & Bolts
Last edited by Mike.Bray; 06-11-2024 at 05:06 PM.
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06-09-2024, 05:31 PM
#383
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Part 4, Breeze. Spending the big money now.
21101 Steering Rack Travel Limit
35048 Gas Pedal Kit (Russ Thompson)
35303 Billet Side View Mirrors
35376 Remote Brake Balance Bar Adjuster
35438 Roll Bar Kit
70031 Radiator Cowl Cover Kit
70551 Lower Radiator Support Kit
70558 Hinged Radiator Mounting Kit
70561 Battery Mount Kit
70602 Seat Mounts
70634 Offset Rack Mounting Kit
70648 Vent Check Valve
70730 Rod End Lower Control Arms
70752 Cubby Kit
70772 Radiator Fan Shroud
70783 Lower Radiator Hose Kit
70785 Lower Radiator Hose Bracket
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06-11-2024, 05:01 PM
#384
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Part 5, Brakes, Wheels, Tires, and Small Stuff
Vintage Wheels Pin-Drive Wheels, 17x9 & 17x11
NT555 G2 275/40 R17 Nitto Tires
NT555 G2 315/35 R17 Nitto Tires
140-9107-DR Wilwood Brakes
Hawk Brake Pads
TIL-76-750 Tilton Master Cylinder (Front Brakes)
TIL-76-812 Tilton Master Cylinder (Clutch)
TIL-76-1000 Tilton Master Cylinder (Rear Brakes)
Triple XXXL Scotts Remote Brake Reservoir
PBS-I-0 Guard Dawg Keyless Start
RT Turn Signal Kit
E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake
WIL-330-9371 Wilwood E Brake Cables
FFMetal Forward Firewall Kit
FFMetal Transmission Tunnel Top
SB7HLG201D-CHR Lumen 7" LED Headlights w/Halos
105390 Flex-A-Lite Electric Fan
Cobra Herb Door Panels
Finish Line Side Vent Louvers
Boatload of stainless steel tubing & fittings for brake & fuel lines
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06-12-2024, 07:46 PM
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Congrats on your completion! Great summary at the end, I may have to borrow that format when I get to that point. Just don't go back and add up how much it all cost...I'm certainly not going to for mine.
Happy driving!
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06-14-2024, 08:29 AM
#386
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Just don't go back and add up how much it all cost...I'm certainly not going to for mine.!
Oh I know exactly how much I've spent, I have a spreadsheet with everything listed on it. Actually, I have two spreadsheets. One with the actual costs and a second one with "adjusted" costs that I show my wife.
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