How to Build Cobra Kit Cars + Buying Used-step-by-step building-BRAND NEW Book For Sale
How to Build Cobra Kit Cars + Buying Used-step-by-step building-BRAND NEW Book
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How to Build Cobra Kit Cars + Buying Used by D. Brian Smith
The original Shelby Cobra left an indelible imprint on the automotive landscape. This nimble English roadster, powered by a raucous Ford V-8, set new performance standards, won countless races, and became an iconic supercar. The Shelby Cobra was only in production for six short years and only about 1,000 cars were ever made, but Cobra aficionados yearned for and revered these cars. Then, beginning in the late 1970s, companies manufactured and sold Cobra replicas as a kit car, so enthusiasts could build one in their garage, and other companies eventually offered complete rolling chassis as well as complete new cars.
Author D. Brian Smith, former editor-in-chief of Kit Car magazine, shows you each crucial step for assembling a modern Cobra replica, and in particular, he profiles assembling the most popular Cobra kit car: the Factory Five Cobra Mk4. He guides you through selecting the right Cobra kit car for a particular budget and performance goals, and then shows how to plan, budget, and use the necessary tools. Detailed step-by-step captions and photos show you how to assemble each major component group of the car so you assemble a strong running, reliable, and safe Cobra replica.
Also included in this informative guide is how to buy a pre-owned Cobra replica. It shows you how to inspect, evaluate, and test drive used Cobra kit cars for those who prefer to purchase one already assembled. B&W photos.
Table Of Contents:
Acknowledgments 5
Introduction 7
Chapter 1: Choosing a Kit 8
Select a Donor Car 8
Factory Five Racing 9
Chapter 2: Buying a Pre-Owned Cobra Replica 13
Where To Look 14
Which Car is Right For You? 16
Inspection and Evaluation 18
The Test Drive 21
Chapter 3: Build Options For Cobra Kit Cars 23
Jesper Ingerslev\'s Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster 24
Tom Morgan\'s Unique Motorcars 427SC 26
Darren Friedman\'s 2006 Kirkham 427SC 29
Engine Sources 29
Transmissions, Clutches, Scattershields, Etc. 33
Chapter 4: Building Your Cobra On Time and On Budget 34
Develop a Plan 35
Evaluate Your Skills 36
Create a Spending Budget 36
Create a Time Budget 38
Chapter 5: Organization and Preparation 39
Kit and Component Inspection 39
Organization 40
Consult Your Build Manual 41
Tools and Supplies 42
Chapter 6: Chassis, Suspension and Brakes 43
Deconstruction Begins 43
Project 1: Disassembly 44
Project 2: Panel Removal 46
Project 3: IFS Installation Preparation 46
Project 4: Front Shock Absorber Installation 48
Project 5: Front Spindle Installation 50
Project 6: Front Disc Brake Installation 51
Chapter 7: Rear Suspension and Differential 54
Project 1: Independent Rear Suspension Installation 55
Project 2: Rear Brake Installation 58
Chapter 8: Pedal Box, Steering Shaft and Steering Rack 60
Project 1: Footbox Panel Installation 61
Project 2: Pedal Box Assembly Installation 61
Project 3: Steering Shaft and Steering Rack Installation 66
Chapter 9: Fuel System, Brakes and Footbox 70
Project 1: Fuel Tank Installation 70
Project 2: Fuel Pump Installation 72
Project 3: Footbox Installation 74
Project 4: Fuel Line Installation 78
Project 5: Brake Line and Master Cylinder Installation 79
Chapter 10: The Engine 84
Small-Block or Big-Block? 84
Crate Engines 86
Stroker 427 Small-Blocks 86
Dart Machinery 86
QMP Racing Engines 86
Project 1: Install Long Block Assembly 87
Mating Engine to Transmission 95
Chapter 11: Drivetrain and Cooling System 96
Project 1: Drivetrain Installation 96
Project 2: Driveshaft Installation 98
Project 3: Radiator Fan Installation 99
Project 4: Radiator Hose Installation 100
Chapter 12: Electrical System 102
Project 1: Wiring Harness and Fuse Box Installation 103
Project 2: Trunk Wall Installation 107
Project 3: Battery Installation 109
Project 4: Gauge Installation 110
Chapter 13: Miscellaneous Parts 115
Project 1: Header Installation 115
Project 2: Clutch Cable Installation 116
Project 3: Transmission Shifter Installation 118
Project 4: Roll Bar Installation 118
Project 5: Seat Installation 120
Project 6: Emergency-Brake Installation 122
Project 7: Sidepipe Installation 123
Project 8: Weather Strip Installation 124
Chapter 14: Body Fitment and Paint 126
Project 1: Fitment Procedure 127
Project 2: Door Latch and Hardware Installation 128
Project 3: Eliminate Mold Line and Trim Body Panels 133
Project 4: Hood Scoop Installation 135
Project 5: Primer Application 137
Project 6: Complete Footbox 137
Project 7: Painting Procedure 138
Chapter 15: Interior and Windshield 141
Project 1: Windshield Installation 141
Project 2: Floor Pan Finishing Procedure 143
Project 3: Interior Carpet Installation 145
Project 4: Seat and Restraint System Installation 148
Project 5: Steering Wheel Installation 150
Chapter 16: Final Fitment 152
Project 1: Roll Bar Installation 152
Project 2: Fuel Cap and Fuel Filler Hose Installation 153
Project 3: Headlight Installation 154
Project 4: Turn Signal Installation 156
Project 5: Taillight Installation 157
Project 6: License-Plate Light Installation 158
Project 7: Side Vent Installation 158
Project 8: Miscellaneous Panel Installation 159
Project 9: Splashguard Installation 159
Project 10: Front Apron Installation 161
Chassis Alignment 161
Chapter 17: The Test Drive 162
Our Maiden Voyage 164
Chapter 18: A Guide to Cobra Kit Car Manufacturers 165
Factory Five Racing 165
Unique Motorcars 166
E.R.A. Replicas 166
Everett-Morrison Motorcars 168
Shell Valley Classic Wheels, Inc. 168
Lone Star Classics 168
B&B Manufacturing 169
Hurricane Motorsports 173
The Turnkeys 173
Superformance, LLC 173
Backdraft Racing 174
Kirkham Motorsports 174
Unique Motorcars 175
E.R.A. Replicas 175
Shelby American, Inc. 175
Source Guide 176A true car guy, Brian Smith has owned, worked on, and written about a variety of cars and trucks over his distinguished career. The former editor of Kit Car magazine, he has been writing about Cobra kit cars for many years and created a variety of in-depth technical how-to articles. A versatile writer and photographer, he has also been a guest expert on Hot Rod TV. Currently, he is a freelance writer, photographer, and runs Redline Review, an online magazine for auto enthusiasts of all kinds. Softcover. 0.4\" H x 10.9\" L x 8.4\" W - 176 pages. Black and white photos. BRAND NEW!.
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