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We aren’t getting any younger so don’t wait on FFR. I figured if they do come out with one, I’ll just build another one …just don’t tell my wife!

Neil, it might be the camera angle. The top bolt & nut have complete engagement of threads and clearance if I understand your concern.

Getting the chassis into one uniform color has mentally made this project progress into a new chapter. That being said, I unfortunately had a minor setback (albeit an easier one to overcome) while bolting up the front suspension this week. Normally everything in the plans and design wouldn’t...

Cliff, not sure if this model has a metal or plastic vacuum canister or can but you should probably check that it is sealed and air tight. I chased a problem on a ‘70 Mach 1 that had a pin hole of rust under the undercoating on the steel canister it had. Just a thought. Devin

Rod, also make sure you are measuring the v groove of each pulley that they are the same and getting the appropriate width and style of belt. Most of your box parts stores don’t know anything about the parts they stock BTW…ask me how I know. My local AC repair shop put a wrong belt on my...

Jerry, looking at your seat tracks & seat mounts (look familiar ), if the seat position still isn’t quite perfect you might consider elevating the front mount slightly higher. I found that gave me more headroom, more thigh support, and a more comfortable incline for pedal actuation. Keep up...

Agree Howard, I just wish that all the folks in the titling office and process of getting an assembled vehicle would understand this as well. There was a time when VINs were not a standard 17 digits also and only with the automation of computers does having a VIN less than 17 digits does it...

This week’s progress. Windshield fluid reservoir and pump. Majority of the chassis components are black now and reassembly in progress. Cut the coolant pipes to length, made bead on both ends and insulated.

Update…called about my ASVE title with TXDPS today. Guess it was rejected and they never called or emailed me! Turns out it was flagged (sounded like possibly by their “automated system in Austin” for a VIN that was less than 17 digits. Guess they never did anything with it automatically...

Chris…this post had me wondering if I have ever received my title. The wife and and I have checked and don’t recall if it has ever came in the mail so will have to inquire with my region office that I filed it with to see if one was sent. What was your “rest of the story” on your getting a title?

Hans, I’m enjoying your blog…well done! Keep up the good work and keep posting your progress.

Ryan, after having just done this last spring for my Cobra replica, here is my advise. If you haven’t already, down load the full TX manual here: https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/body-files/Assembled_and_Reconstructed_Vehicle_Manual.pdf You will need to start with your region titling...

I installed this in my 427FE Cobra cockpit and it helps tons both for sound and heat. https://www.koolmat.com/heat-resistant-products/koolmat-flexible-heat-resistance/

Had an afternoon of semi warm temps and little to no wind so ended up spraying satin black on the chassis but needs a couple of days now to fully cure. In the meantime, I made the side sill covers and covers for the end bay sponsons. More painting is on the horizon for a couple chassis spots...

Joe, I’m working this same part of my build. Just another thought…I’m making that particular section (under the suspension) removable in order to clean that area and service any of the control arms or other wires/hoses/tubes I may end up running through that area. I may end up going your route...

In a similar question…can the radiator vent line be merged with the return heater core line to save from running a separate line in the spine for both?

Have heard anything about this as the internals are supposed to be same as the 996.

Since it’s too cold to do the chassis paint, I prepped it and applied seam sealer to appropriate joints and worked on the parking brake pulley mechanism. After hunting for a correct sized 90 degree cable guide, I resorted to fabricating my own 90 degree pulley bracket. Due to the compact...

The great debate…to strap it on or not (so to speak). My fuel tanks came with hanging brackets but after filling the tanks and finding that they were 10.3 gallons per side…that’s 63lbs plus the weight of the tank itself, so estimate 70lbs hanging by 2 welded aluminum brackets. I felt it...

Joe…this was/is what I find the most challenging part of my build. I don’t envy you but definitely know your pain. I finally had to “throw some jello at the wall” and commit to making some educated guesses at what was “correct” based on measurements found on the forum searches and asking a few...