1043 is finished! The only things left to do are the door panels and install numbers. It's a lot of fun to drive now except for the love bugs. Here are a few shots.
Regards,
Chris
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car looks great really like the little details- dash support,sill moldings Is that the up graded carpet from hurricane or did you bind it ? Could you post some closer pics?
I see you live in florida any problems with reg. did it need an inspection?
Chris
Very nice job. Bigger pics. would be great. Are the sidepipe shields ceramic or chrome plated? I'm considering some to prevent the dreaded "snake bite".
Jim
Berz,
Thr carpet is the Hurricane upgrade. It's cut pile, bound but without instructions. I chose to run the aluminum under the sills all the way to the dash upright and then cover, glue and screw for durability. Sills are from Cobra Restorers. The FL registration is the easiest I have heard about. The only problem was the attitude of the staff in the first office. I left, went to another office and WOW what a difference. No inspection(you sign an affidavit that the car is street worthy), pay the tax(use MSO and bill of sale not every individual part), request your tag (registered as 1965 Hurricane) eligible for antique plates if you have a blue car to match.
Jim, The shields are from finishline and are polished stainless and don't clash with the silver ceramic. I just couldn't live with passengers getting the bite.
If anyone wants close-ups or how-tos just let me know; I've got hundreds of pics.
Regards,
Chris
Chris, it looks really outstanding!
You should post a couple photo's of the engine too.
What red did you use?
Larry
I must apologize for the photo. My camera doesn't do the color justice. The color is PPG Ford E8, a medium red with no orange or tomato. Here is the engine bay:
Regards,
Chris
Here is a close-up of the polished SS sidepipe covers from Finishline.
Chris, SWEEEEET! :D
I like the side pipe covers, do they really work? I've already been bitten three times on my legs..we wear shorts year around here in the desert.
Best of luck, Bill
Wow!!! It looks great!! You are going to turn a lot of head driving that around!
Great work!
Cheers,
WOW!!!! Outstanding job. Love your engine compartment!
Wow, it looks fantastic Chris!!!!
You've done a beautiful job on it. You should be proud of what you've accomplished.
I'd love to see a few more pics.
Mike
It's just about like looking at what my car will look like!
Even the "meatballs"!
Larry
Yeah tell us more about the side pipe covers.. How much and what size did you go with? Were there any modifications needed.
Dan
Dan,
They are from Finishline, polished SS(I wanted round holes), standard 4", and fit without mods on the muffler area of the pipes. $250.00
Regards,
Chris
Here are some shots form our trip to the Space Center. It's a great place to visit and it's free, you already paid for it.
Regards,
Chris
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I found longer plastic thingees at Ace to attach the door panels. They work and are attached so that I have confidence that they will stay. Very functional!
Regards,
Chris
Nice looking car ...
Very nice Chris! Perfect setting too!
Larry
Looks Great Chris! I like the clean build and all the attention to the details. You did a great Job!
Cheers,
It looks like 1965 has arrived! Fantastic job!!!!! People will definitely be asking you if it's a real cobra.
Congratulations. You did an unbelievable job!