Project Cobralcon

[CarsByCarl]

Looking good Hal! Keep the pics/vid coming.....especially from the cruise.

[bbfalcon]

Few more shots taken today. One more day of prep and then I head out for the speedway and the Turkey Run.....

[windsor]

holy smokes! That thing is surely going to win lot-o-awards!

So, we all want to know how it drives?!?!?!

[bbfalcon]

Originally Posted by windsor

holy smokes! That thing is surely going to win lot-o-awards!

So, we all want to know how it drives?!?!?!

Yea, me too!! LOL

Seriously it will be just a bit longer before I can answer that question. Today I go to the alignment shop and also get the a/c charged for the first time. Cobralcon has been driven for about one mile or less as of now but that should all change starting at Daytona tomorrow.

Will keep you posted.....

Hal R

[bbfalcon]

To wrap up this thread I'll post a few pics of the Daytona Turkey Run. Cobralcon was/is about 98% complete, still a few things to do but it was presentable for the show.

The first pic shows just how large the crowd was filling all the roadways and making driving a car, especially one that hadn't been driven, a challenge. Cobralcon loaded up and stopped 3 times while I was trying to figure out where to go and each time people gathered around to look and take pics. That was on Friday. Saturday I returned to the speedway without the car and just did some shopping and generally was a spectator myself while the wife spent time at the Mall across the highway. Worked out well for both of us LOL.

From here on I don't plan on posting further to this thread, the build is complete, but if anyone has a question just send me a PM and I'll get back with you.

Today is engine day Carl, we'll be tuning it to get rid of the loading at idle and making some other adjustments as needed. The engine is awesome and if I ever need another I'll be in touch.

Hal R

[windsor]

Beautiful! You should be proud...

But, this can't be your last post. You still have to let us know about the motor when you get it tuned. That can be your last post

[bbfalcon]

Originally Posted by windsor

Beautiful! You should be proud...

But, this can't be your last post. You still have to let us know about the motor when you get it tuned. That can be your last post

OK, that sounds right and I'll see about a vid as well.

[windsor]

Originally Posted by bbfalcon

OK, that sounds right and I'll see about a vid as well.

[cletus66]

Absolutely awesome job !!!!!

[rickyd]

great job I did not see any rear 3/4 view how big is the wheels and tires are you happy with the fit hows the turning radius

[bbfalcon]

Originally Posted by rickyd

great job I did not see any rear 3/4 view how big is the wheels and tires are you happy with the fit hows the turning radius

Ricky,

Actually there will be set of more complete pics once the car is 100% finished, right now about 98%.

The wheels are all 18" and the fronts are 9" wide and rears are 10". Tires are Nitto 555's fronts 225/45R 18 and rears 298/45R 18.

Turning radius is wide but I haven't measured as of yet but it works and I probably won't measure. Didn't try to build a canyon carver

Hal R

[bbfalcon]

Haven't posted in awhile but winter (even here in South Carolina) has put a damper on progress.

The hood has been re-configured to an all metal set-up with a lower contour scoop. I think it looks better and fits the "flow" better.

As soon as I get the punch list complete I'll be posting up some vids and pics of the completed project.

Hal R

[bbfalcon]

Finally the punch list is at least temporarily about completed and I'll be picking up Cobralcon from where some work was done including a few paint fixes tomorrow, nothing major on that. I'll post up some shots on Wednesday, especially the interior which is finally complete with padded dash, tachometer, chrome trim and properly installed headliner.

I know most on this website are more leaning toward performance than what I'm doing now but there is one thing that has been added to the punch list that should help in that arena. Recently when tying the car down on the trailer I noticed the engine had moved. Now I've only driven the car total about 5 miles, so I was concerned to say the least. When I got it up on a lift I found where the oil filter and a header pipe had rubbed and the rubber in the motor mounts was all but squeezed out.

D&D Motorsports has supplied me with front motor plate and mid-plate as well as torque limiters which will be installed right after the Pensacola Show coming up on the 26th and 27th. I can't get it done before because I'm not sure what all this is going to encompass since we will also have to trim the oil pan for more clearance with the steering rack. The fun just keeps on coming!!!

[windsor]

Good to hear an update as I follow this one very closely!

Question, seeing how this is primarily a cruising car, why don't you just put in solid motor mounts and stick with a poly/rubber trans mount? Sounds like you already have a mounting system that works but just need improved mounts. Just wondering

Mine will still be using motor mounts and will be a bit more race oriented, but still primarily a weekend cruise-in car. I, for one, definitely prefer a dual purpose street/bruiser car rather than a track-only car, so you have much appreciation from me!!!

[bbfalcon]

Originally Posted by windsor

Good to hear an update as I follow this one very closely!

Question, seeing how this is primarily a cruising car, why don't you just put in solid motor mounts and stick with a poly/rubber trans mount? Sounds like you already have a mounting system that works but just need improved mounts. Just wondering

Mine will still be using motor mounts and will be a bit more race oriented, but still primarily a weekend cruise-in car. I, for one, definitely prefer a dual purpose street/bruiser car rather than a track-only car, so you have much appreciation from me!!!

Windsor,

I feel like I know you even though it has been on the website and I appreciate your comments. Yesterday I did a search to see if my memory was correct with respect to last Summer someone was interested in the "mock" block and I thought it was you. You may be past the need at this point but if still interested send me a pm and we'll work something out, I don't need it anymore.

As for the motor mounts, I thought about going the solid route but I only want to do this twice (already did it once and it didn't work) LOL. By using the plate and torque limiter system I will also be putting more stability in the front frame rails which solid mounts would not contribute to. Also, if I did the solid mounts and they didn't cure the problem the only real option left would be the plate/limiter system. Yes, a PITA pulling the engine, fabbing the front plate to accept the accessories etc. but once it is done it is done, period, dot. I've got enough confidence in the engine that I know it will not be a "shake, rattle and roll" type ride on the street so I'm choosing the option that I feel most confident will cure the problem of 675 ft. lbs. of torque once and for all.

I'll be posting up some pics real soon. Let me know if you need the "block".

Later,

Hal R