Rebuilding The Terminated Cobra1FAFP48Y43F309694

[CobraBob]

So with E85 what's a good number to expect 600whp?
E85
Ported blower
Cams
Tune
I'm not an expert on this stuff.

Not far off, but you're constantly doing stuff so....why spend that money with a maxxed performance benefit. After the cart is properly just behind the horse, closely study your budget, and save for a blower upgrade with fuel system upgrades, running on E85. Or put it on your bucket list for future consideration. JMO.

 

[LS WUT]

Not far off, but you're constantly doing stuff so....why spend that money with a maxxed performance benefit. After the cart is properly just behind the horse, closely study your budget, and save for a blower upgrade with fuel system upgrades, running on E85. Or put it on your bucket list for future consideration. JMO.

I’m with Bob on this, you’re talking about engine mods and things. Which is fine and swell, however one foot has to go in front of another. You’re still missing quite a bit before we can talk about cams and things. I’d focus on making it a complete car, front clip to prevent anymore damage or rust to begin. Then work on the small little things to gather that come cheaply out of most 94-04 interior, then once you’ve had more time and money saved. Venture into motor, transmission etc.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

I’m with Bob on this, you’re talking about engine mods and things. Which is fine and swell, however one foot has to go in front of another. You’re still missing quite a bit before we can talk about cams and things. I’d focus on making it a complete car, front clip to prevent anymore damage or rust to begin. Then work on the small little things to gather that come cheaply out of most 94-04 interior, then once you’ve had more time and money saved. Venture into motor, transmission etc.

Once the car is in my garage should I cut the front clip to prevent the spread of rust?

 

[LS WUT]

Once the car is in my garage should I cut the front clip to prevent the spread of rust?

Is be lying if I said I ever had a project as deep as yours, and I’ve never personally attempted one. So I’m not really sure which advice to give on that. Is there any local frame shops where you live?

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Is be lying if I said I ever had a project as deep as yours, and I’ve never personally attempted one. So I’m not really sure which advice to give on that. Is there any local frame shops where you live?

There are a few shops yes.

 

[LS WUT]

There are a few shops yes.

Possibly contact them about grinding the frame down to a point where it can have Another section welded, or maybe if there is enough ask about them bending it back? Can’t hurt to ask, and get quotes.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Small update.
I took the time to take off my passenger side door panel. It was pretty rough so I went ahead and pulled the vynal off. I think I'm gonna recover it in my accessory trends class or just do something on my own. Considering going carbon fiber and leather. Adding some blue stitching to give it a cool accent color. Worst case scenario is just put new black vynal over it or flock it.

 

[LS WUT]

Man, the more I see that car and I look around in the photos. That car legit was stripped of everything. No cowl, nothing, it’s legit bare metal.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Man, the more I see that car and I look around in the photos. That car legit was stripped of everything. No cowl, nothing, it’s legit bare metal.

The cowl is inside of the car, is it cobra specific?

 

[LS WUT]

No sir! I was just saying in general, the little odds and ends stuff are missing.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

No sir! I was just saying in general, the little odds and ends stuff are missing.

Well I may have found a perfect donor car, just trying to figure out how to get it here. Is a great price and should give a HUGE BOOST to the project. It will not have a drivetrain I can use or an irs but definitely has some stuff I can use.

 

[98 svt]

I understand that you want some light at the end of the tunnel, but, in my humble opinion, I think you're putting the cart way before the horse.

Right? He hasn't even entered the tunnel yet.

 

[CobraBob]

Small update.
I took the time to take off my passenger side door panel. It was pretty rough so I went ahead and pulled the vynal off. I think I'm gonna recover it in my accessory trends class or just do something on my own. Considering going carbon fiber and leather. Adding some blue stitching to give it a cool accent color. Worst case scenario is just put new black vynal over it or flock it.

Those pics made me wince in pain! You're going to need DEEP pockets or multiple miracles for this project to end on a happy, successful note. I'm at a loss for any more words. Over and out!

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Found a donor GT shell that should donate most of the interior, fenders, front clip, other small parts like hardware as well all for under $500
It should have 95% of what I need to turn my Cobra back into a proper full interior rolling shell.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Well life just bit me hard. Was back in Indiana and put money down on a donor car, was on my way to pick up some more parts in Carmel, Indiana when my cars powersteeing pump exploded. This was caused by powersteeing fluid in the system instead of the required ATF. The shop that did it won't take the blame.
On another note my donor car has a bit more rust then I'd been hoping for but the cobra has enough metal to replace that.
Side note, anyone in here from central to Northwestern Ohio?

 

[Shadow Grey 03]

View attachment 1767608Well life just bit me hard. Was back in Indiana and put money down on a donor car, was on my way to pick up some more parts in Carmel, Indiana when my cars powersteeing pump exploded. This was caused by powersteeing fluid in the system instead of the required ATF. The shop that did it won't take the blame.
On another note my donor car has a bit more rust then I'd been hoping for but the cobra has enough metal to replace that.
Side note, anyone in here from central to Northwestern Ohio?

Maybe.....haha
I'm in the suburbs of Columbus

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Took some parts off and cleaned them.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Well I figured I'd give you guys an update. I had a frame specialist come by come by and look at the car.. He reaffirmed my belief that in fact although it's rough. It's a diamond in the rough. The body is 100% straight as an arrow. There is a little bit of the frame that needs to be cut and reworked. The passenger side frame rails may need to be pulled slightly but are definitely saveable. Soon il be measured to find out how far off the frame is, we speculate it's out or square by around ½ an inch. I will mount a strut bar once the front end is square and then start work on a tube front end.
The amount of forbidden bubblegum (bondo) on the frame... its stupid.

 

[Terminated_cobra_03]

Took some measurements of the frame and compared then to an 01 cobra. If we do have something out of wack it's not very far off as measurements show its pretty close to being straight and true. ⅛ off at the worst.

 

[muscleatsrice]

Man this thread is all over the place. I’m just along for the ride


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