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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2020, 08:03:41 AM »
You can also obtain this bracket from Shelby https://www.shelbyengines.com/products/remote-oil-filter-bracket

That bracket is for FE and will not fit a small block.
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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #16 on: June 01, 2020, 09:01:34 AM »
Ahhh, missed that mentioned earlier.

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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2020, 10:27:16 AM »
I wish I had a drawing.  I had a posterboard template I cut up to test fit, and once I made my bracket I tossed it.  Should have saved it into my build book.  Wait, i may have ... let me look for it tonight
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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2020, 07:09:13 PM »
Hit another milestone today on my build.  Got to drive the car on the road in go cart mode for the first time!  Can't wait to go for a real ride, but this will do for today.  The thing is incredible, I'm so excited to get working on the body now and get this thing out on the open road.  Not sure how to post a video here, if it's possible at all, so I'll post a link to the video I put on my Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/1365130141/videos/pcb.10223618049183699/10223618043903567/

https://www.facebook.com/1365130141/videos/pcb.10223618049183699/10223618046143623

Video quality isn't great on there because of Facebook, but still fun to see.

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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2020, 09:04:39 AM »
Hit another milestone today on my build.  Got to drive the car on the road in go cart mode for the first time!  Can't wait to go for a real ride, but this will do for today.  The thing is incredible, I'm so excited to get working on the body now and get this thing out on the open road.  Not sure how to post a video here, if it's possible at all, so I'll post a link to the video I put on my Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/1365130141/videos/pcb.10223618049183699/10223618043903567/

https://www.facebook.com/1365130141/videos/pcb.10223618049183699/10223618046143623

Video quality isn't great on there because of Facebook, but still fun to see.

Thats awesome!   I remember my momentous first go-cart drive a few years back.   Was a long time coming.     I was a lot more cautious on my round-the-block trip because I was constantly thinking about the doof that actually assembled all the brakes on that thing - ME!

...and a slight suggestion: ask your videographer to turn the camera phone horizontal when recording so we can see the whole car!
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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #20 on: August 05, 2020, 04:28:36 PM »
I ordered the FE bracket and with a little modification was able to make it fit my engine. However I am out in left field with a Cleveland. All I did was nipped the end and flipped it over and rewelded in order to fit. Some where on the old computer I have a more detailed drawing I think, or in my pile of templates. Then again it might have been a on the fly design and build. See attachment to help explain what I did by nipping the end and flipping over. By doing that moved the hole over enough to attach.

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« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2020, 06:27:40 PM »
Yeah, that was my 14 year old daughter recording.  I was hoping for a little better, but it will do for now.

Next I'm planning to put the body back on and get everything sitting right and get the hood, trunk and doors aligned.  Then I'm planning to get all the holes drilled/cut for all the latches and everything.  I'll get some more pics/video up when I have it all together, then it's coming apart again so I can do all the body work.

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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2020, 08:32:43 PM »
I got to take my car for a little ride today with the body on.  Still need to adjust the hood, so that wasn't on since I have the hinges off at the moment.  Also took the seats out to keep them safe while I work on stuff.

Here is a link to some videos on my Facebook page if anyone is interested. 
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10223729935580789&id=1365130141

Also, I feel like I'm an official Cobra owner now that I've got my first snake bite.  Couldn't get a great picture of it, but I managed to do it twice today .   One made a nice big red mark, second one made a big blister on the red mark.  The wife is probably going to insist on some heat shields when it's ready for passengers.
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« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2020, 08:23:39 AM »
Be sure and get it taken care of asap. I did the same thing several years ago and it tuned into a nasty situation and took two trips to the Dr., two shots, and two weeks to heal. Still have the scar.

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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #24 on: August 18, 2020, 12:06:55 PM »
I got to take my car for a little ride today with the body on.  Still need to adjust the hood, so that wasn't on since I have the hinges off at the moment.  Also took the seats out to keep them safe while I work on stuff.

Here is a link to some videos on my Facebook page if anyone is interested. 
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10223729935580789&id=1365130141

Also, I feel like I'm an official Cobra owner now that I've got my first snake bite.  Couldn't get a great picture of it, but I managed to do it twice today .   One made a nice big red mark, second one made a big blister on the red mark.  The wife is probably going to insist on some heat shields when it's ready for passengers.


Ain't it great?!    (the ride, not the burn -- sorry bout that )
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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #25 on: May 17, 2021, 08:59:49 PM »
Been a while since I posted anything on my build, but I've been working on it slowly as the and money allow.  I'm pretty much compete mechanically now.  Just got the seats and harnesses installed and went for my first real ride around town in it yesterday!  Wow, what a feeling!  Like driving the most insane go cart ever.  No refinement, no power steering or breaks, but just pure power and nothing but fun!  Went to the gas station first to fill up, then just drove around a bit. 

Can't drive it too much until I get it aligned, but it actually tracks well as far as I've seen in the little bit I drove it.  Never got much above 30mph in town, but soon!  Unfortunately the hot rod shop in town here can't get it in for a couple weeks, but they do a really thorough job on a new build like this and go through every part of the suspension and make sure everything is square, so I figure it's good to have that done once professionaly, then I know I have a good safe starting point to tweak from if necessary. 

I was surprised I had no issues at all on my first drive and I can't wait to get out again!  I will post a couple pictures of where I'm at right now in my build.  Really just starting body work.

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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #26 on: May 17, 2021, 09:21:51 PM »
Here are a few pictures of the current state of my build.

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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #27 on: May 17, 2021, 11:22:13 PM »
Congrats. All smiles for you here! :D
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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2021, 09:17:37 AM »
Aint it GREAT ?!?
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Re: HM1085 Build Thread
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2021, 09:42:03 AM »
Looking good.