Fasterpatricks Custom Cobra Replica - Page 13 - Lateral-g Forums

craigs73 · #**121** 01-28-2009, 08:50 AM

where are you on the body

Bigy693 · #**122** 01-29-2009, 12:02 AM

Sick build, the frame . . . I can't even describe its sexyness

. Im up north of the cities, would love to come take a look at it!

fasterpatrick · #**123** 02-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Hey guys,
I have gotten a few more things done, and continue to move closer to wheels on. Steering is back on and all hooked up. Also I have plumbed all the brakes. Still haven't tightened all the bolts yet, I will have to soon, but I will have to find time in large enough blocks to do all the squaring. But now to get to why you all tune in here. PICTURES

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fasterpatrick · #**124** 02-11-2009, 08:14 PM

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I have to admit this has been a difficult ride but some of you think I'm doing a moonshot project. Wow, it's a good thing I feed on you comments and they empower me to keep going. Keep it up we are soon to enter the real hard part of this build.
Patrick

**clill** · #**125** 02-11-2009, 08:44 PM

Dude...You are amazing. One of the best build threads I have read. i wish I had half your talent.

fasterpatrick · #**126** 02-11-2009, 08:48 PM

I'm having a morning get together in March See Oddfellows shop tour
Patrick

srh3trinity · #**127** 02-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Impressive! I just clicked through the thread again. That chassis is amazing!

Roger M · #**128** 02-11-2009, 09:03 PM

Awesome build! Got any idea of how many hours invested so far? Definitely the coolest project Ive seen here (Along with Ron's mustang).

68FBODY · #**129** 02-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Amazing Fabrication Keep The Pics Coming!!!

fasterpatrick · #**130** 03-24-2009, 07:45 PM

Wow, It's been a while since I posted any updates, well here's what I've been up to. I now have the basic fuel system plumbed from the tank to the firewall, the rest will have to be done after I get the engine in the car. Now as per usual nothing about this was quick or easy. Just thinking about how I was going to do this was a headache, but with the help of lots of forum members and a good bit of money and some additional cussing and swearing I was able to get some things done.

Pump mount, inlet filter, and pump this was a head scratcher the big problem was space and the ability to plumb lines.

Outlet filter, now this required some crazy plumbing yes it looks close to the axle, but I've had some smart people check it out a they said it looks great.

Feed and return lines, this was relatively easy I say that with a smirk.

I had to add two new fittings to the fuel tank. Welding to my tank made me so nervous, just didn't want to burn a hole in it.

And finally the engine compartment complete with regulator.

Now with any luck I can get some brake cables and get the Parking brake working. and get wheels on this beast.
Patrick

P.S. The major delay for the progress was the fact that I hosted the local gear head group for coffee and conversation last Sat., had a huge turnout. I spent three weeks cleaning the shop to get ready.