FFR Black Friday Sale

I got an awesome deal on wheels, windwings, and sun visors from Factory Five's Black Friday Sale. Now, I just got to get over this head cold so I can get back in the garage...

Thoughts and next on the list - 10/04/2009

Bending and flaring the brake lines was much easier than I expected. I was really dreading this part of the build, probably more than anything else. Rented a brake line bender and flare tool from Autozone. Napa hooked me up on the custom adapters needed to hook everything up. Brake parts list:
1986 SVO 4 disk master cylinder
73mm Single piston calipers from 1991 Lincoln
5 lug front rotors from 1991 Lincoln
Stainless Steel Flex lines from Maximummotorsports

Next to tackle is rear brake line and fuel lines.
Then fabricate a battery box.

Completed front brake lines

Installed Breeze Automotive Fuel Filter mount

Finshed passenger footbox

What's next....

Got quite abit done on the 3 weeks off with the new baby.... :)
Next on the agenda is:
Finish installing the driver's and passenger's footpanels.
Paint and install the passenger compartment panels.
Run brake and fuel lines.

Gas Tank installed!!!

Rear Axle installed this weekend

Includes the following modifications:

Rear disc brake conversion from North Racecars using fox length, 5lug axles.
Optional 3 link rear suspension w/Panhard Rod.

Koni adjustable coilovers.

3.73 rear gears with rebuilt Traction-Lok differential.

Coilover Konis have major cool factor

Stated Installing drivers foot panels

Rear axle Rebuild

After completely stripping down the rear axle, Tara and I primered and painted the axle yesterday. Also cleaned and prepped the gas tank and tank cover. Found out the tank has a 255lph fuel pump in it. That was a nice surprise.
Also rebuilt the tractionlok with new carbon fiber clutch disks from a 2003 Cobra. A friend from church helped get the carrier bearings removed and new ones pressed on. Next on the list will be to top coat the axle and re-assemble. Also work on prepping and installing the gas tank.

5th time is a charm

Well, worked the last 2 nights on getting the pedal cluster mounted. After installing it and taking it off 5 times, I finally got it installed correctly. I kept finding parts I forgot... I had the brake pedal shortened for use with manual brakes and I am using a master cylinder from a 1986 SVO which came from the factory with 4 wheel disk brakes.
I jacked with the factory gas pedal and I couldn't find a position I liked. The instructions say to cut 2 inches off of it and remount the pedal. Most comments on ffcobra.com say this turns it into an on/off switch since it is so short. I've been trying to bend it in different directions to get the same effect while maintaining the length. It is also too far over to the right. I may just break down and spend the 80 bucks to get a Russ Thompson Gas pedal...

Next on the agenda will be the Rear axle rebuild... Oh boy!!! Yes, Will I will try and get some pictures posted...

Good progress this weekend

Completed mounting and drilling the driver's side footwell. Started on the passenger side as well. Broke all my drill bits, so had to stop... Also picked up the bearings for the front end so I can mount the front brakes. Had to go to 3 stores and 2 trips to get 4 bearings.... arghhh.

Took the brake pedal to a machine shop over the weekend to get it shortened to work with the manual brakes. Will pick it up today. Also the clutch quadrant kit should arrive today as well. With the brake pedal and clutch quadrant kit, I should be able to reassemble the pedal box together and install.

Box 1A is empty!!!

Well, I've finished the first box of parts!!! The front suspension is done and the steering column has been mocked up. I've taken the steering back apart so I can remove the driver's engine panel to paint it. Next items to work on:
drill all rivet holes for the engine bay panels
paint the panels - I'm using a ceramic insulating paint from LizardSkin.
rebuild the rear axle - I purchased the 3.73 rear gears today. That is the last thing I needed to rebuild the rearend.
Install the pedal cluster - brake pedal is being shortened to use without brake booster. Also ordered a new clutch quadrant/cable/adjuster from Steeda.

Making Progress on Front Suspension

Completed assembly of the front passenger and part of the driver suspension. Waiting on strut bolts from Breeze Automotive to come in for final assembly. Will move on to mounting steering rack. The 2 body panels mounted behind the suspension were painted with POR-15. Came out pretty good, considering I had to do them twice....

Valentine Weekend update

Got all the aluminum panels removed this weekend. Also, modified the new control arms Kim got me for Valentine's Day. Hope to paint them and the F panels this week so I can start installing the front suspension.

Body Removed!!!

Built a body buck this weekend and a raise shelf to go over the car. Removed the body and placed it on the buck. Makes for plenty of work room in the garage.

Turned the first nut

Well,
Actually put a wrench to the Cobra today and removed the doors. Will get the wood this week to build a body buck to set the body on. Next step is body removal.