COBRASK8 Update

[chepsk8]

Hi All!

(BTW, I'm in the right forum, yes? )

Progress on the roadster is going along fine, maybe a little slower than I want, but progressing!

Motor is almost ready, all the F.I. is off, and it now has an Edelbrock Performer 289 Manifold, Holley 600 CFM carb, Unilite ignition. When swapping over, I found the inside of the motor clean, no sludge, happy looking, so no internal surgury for now.

8.8 rear has been converted to 5-Lug, 3.55 gears, and rear disc brakes from the SN-95 Mustangs. Used the Ranger axles, and custom brackets for the brakes, actually quite easy!

Starting to install suspension on both ends, plus some chassis aluminum work. the body is hoisted above from the ceiling, I made a custom internal buck for the bosy to rest on!

attached a few pics, I'll post more as the project continues!

Dr. Chepsk8

 

[chepsk8]

One more pic!

Here's one of me with the motor and parts! What a mess, but it cleaned up nice!

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Very nice! Sounds like you've been making some good progress. Can't wait to see more.

but it cleaned up nice!

I don't believe that for a second.

 

[2nd Mustang]

How did you keep the grease off the white T-shirt but get it on your jeans? Never mind, maybe I don't want to know!

 

[65stanger]

What is your excuse for not having this project done yet???

 

[chepsk8]

You should see the driveway! What a mess! Pretty much guarenteed I have to seal it this summer! Used up a whole 5 Gallon bucket if industrial strenght cleaner! Funny how no more grass grows next to the driveway! I think that was the second shirt I wore during the process! what a mess!

Well, BBFCM, kids, house, and a girlfriend do tend to divide up my time. I just got in some needed parts, so hoping to get more done now!

 

[65stanger]

Well, BBFCM, kids, house, and a girlfriend do tend to divide up my time. I just got in some needed parts, so hoping to get more done now!

ya...I don't have those headaches.........

 

[65stanger]

So...............What's the news on "Project Cobrask8"?

 

[chepsk8]

Well, finally started to install the suspension on both ends, and finish building the brakes. I'm also doing some of the aluminum interior panel work, riveting to the frame. Motor is done, just waiting for $$ for a specific oil pan for road racing.

I leave Thursday for the annual SAAC convention, so I'm taking a breather until I return, then plan on getting at it heavy!

 

[65stanger]

I leave Thursday for the annual SAAC convention, so I'm taking a breather until I return, then plan on getting at it heavy!

Sounds like fun! Take plenty of pictures! While you are travelling to the convention, I'll be sitting in a recliner at the clinic getting my first infusion!

 

[chepsk8]

I'll make sure my first cold beer Thursday night is hoisted in your honor!

 

[65stanger]

I'll make sure my first cold beer Thursday night is hoisted in your honor!