97 Cobra Restomod - Snow Pony

[Makobra]

Sideskirts no more! I filled in these holes with waterproof fiberglass infused filler (its for filling holes). first i removed the paint and sanded it with 40 grit then i dinged the holes a little to make them little bowls so that i can put more filler in. when you push it through thehole it sorta looks like a rivet on the other side but i don't want to take any chances.

still needs one more pass and then i think it'll be good.

 

[Makobra]

gas cap is getting an update.

 

[Makobra]

 

[98 svt]

I've been wanting to do this too.
What door did you use? Any how to?

 

[Makobra]

I've been wanting to do this too.
What door did you use? Any how to?

that's the stock door. i just modified it

 

[98 svt]

Very cool. I want one! What if I buy the hardware and a fuel door, think you could make one at some point in your spare time. My car won't be getting paint until at least next year so no rush.
I'd obviously pay you for your time etc.

 

[Makobra]

Very cool. I want one! What if I buy the hardware and a fuel door, think you could make one at some point in your spare time. My car won't be getting paint until at least next year so no rush.
I'd obviously pay you for your time etc.

the hardest part is fabbing the spot for the little clicker. be cheaper to buy a welding machine and do it yourself

 

[Makobra]

 

[Makobra]

Door lock and sideskirt holes shaved.

 

[mysteed]

Loving the clean shaved look. Have you thought about shaving the door handles or converting to Miata handles?

 

[Makobra]

Loving the clean shaved look. Have you thought about shaving the door handles or converting to Miata handles?

i've given that a LOT of thought but ultimately the stock handles are pretty clean.
one guy on the sn95 forums installed these on his GT.

 

[mysteed]

i've given that a LOT of thought but ultimately the stock handles are pretty clean.
one guy on the sn95 forums installed these on his GT.
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I really like those! I take it they are custom made?

 

[Makobra]

I really like those! I take it they are custom made?

they're made by these guys Kindig It Design - Custom Car Restoration and Auto Fabrication Shop

So this is what i'm up to now. moving the trunk key hole to the middle so i can delete the offset hole.

fabbed a plate for the lock assembly to fit in.

reinforced the plate a bit

weld thru primer since this will be the backside

and here's where its gonna go.

 

[Makobra]

alrighty, hard part done. time to shave everything else on the trunk.

 

[98 svt]

Very interesting. I plan on deleting the keyhole altogether at some point, should be a pretty simple job.
This is fun, you are doing all the same ideas I have. Can't wait to see it all done.
Are you deleting the antenna as well?

I have a set of 99-04 Saleen style sail panels that I will be throwing on too.

 

[Makobra]

Very interesting. I plan on deleting the keyhole altogether at some point, should be a pretty simple job.
This is fun, you are doing all the same ideas I have. Can't wait to see it all done.
Are you deleting the antenna as well?

I have a set of 99-04 Saleen style sail panels that I will be throwing on too.

i would be deleting the antenna if it wasn't already gone

 

[Makobra]

3rd brake light hole deleted. today i'll weld up the spoiler and old trunk lock then fit it to the car.

 

[98 svt]

3rd brake light hole deleted. today i'll weld up the spoiler and old trunk lock then fit it to the car.
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Bwahahaha this is uncanning. I have a 94 Cobra trunk (no third brake light) put away that I will be installing. You can't make this shit up. Hurry up and paint it already. Hahaha.
I want to see how it looks!
My sideskirts have been off since 2010 or so but still haven't properly filled the holes.

 

[mysteed]

Moving that lock looks REALLY good. I am a sucker for cars with clean lines and this one is going to be SLICK.

 

[Makobra]

making the trunk lid fit now.

factory fitment:

90's american mfg quality right there.

a lot better but we've got a bit more to go.