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Joe, to find my radiator angle, I measured the angle of the inlet/outlet tubes and made my mounting support angle so that the inlet/outlets would be parallel to the bottom of the car (or floor of the front support structure). If it helps, mine is a 30 degree tilt forward of vertical.

Found this kit that gave me some choices in lengths since I didn’t really know how it was going to turn out…it says it was for an E46 BMW. The end link bolts are smaller than the sway bar/A arm holes but this set does come with bushings to take up the size difference (with a little oversizing...

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I’m calling my front support structure & clam hinge 95% complete. With the addition of the lift bar and a structural rib to the pivot brackets, I’m confident that it opens easily and can be towed or tied down from the hooks for practical use. Also appears (with some forethought) paneling this...

Yes sir. Good observation and reminder for those reading this or unaware. This is TIG welded and always clean any material 1/4-1” (depending on thickness & heat needed) from the welded point. Also a good reminder to always weld in a well ventilated area as well for any off gassing of...

Replica lift bar…3/4” OD, secured to tow hook brackets. Reinforced the brackets lateral support with stiffener angled pieces. More pics to follow.

Joe, what gauge of sheet metal is it? Made mine out of 10 gauge/.1 inch and seems plenty strong. If yours is lighter gauge I would make the sway bar brackets as close to the corners as possible to avoid any distortion and you could even make a larger backing plate to bolt and/or tack weld on...

Found out through pics of other builds that my C5 donor rear sway bar (3/4”) works great as the front sway bar and mounted on the AP front bulkhead with adjustable (approximately 6” center to center) end links. Bought some poly mounts since they will be more firm and smaller footprint than the...

Joe, I would have probably gone your route of the “beaks” if my front clamshell didn’t already have a bracket to provide for a pivot point for mounting. Looking good…keep at it.

Worked on refining the shape by reducing the diameter of the exposed tow loop…2” inner diameter with about a 3” outer. I think I’ll leave it a “D” ring to add a little protection from any potential body damage. Next I’ll be reinforcing the length of the bracket and adding the “lift bar” which...

You echo my thoughts too as I was thinking of welding up the intended parrot beak slot and just make it a bolt hole as the front clam will not simply lift off as I had hoped. Also am considering a reinforcement rod/piece to stiffen up any lateral pull forces in the case of tying it down for...

Thanks Randy, understand it’s purpose…was actually asking for dimensions of both in the same sentence so bad form on my part. Ok cool 2” hole for tow hook. Was the lift bar 1” or 3/4” or something else? I think my front structure (with panels installed) will easily be able to support lifting...

Found a couple pics of what I’m trying to replicate the design of…looks like I’ll need to reduce the radius and make a full circular hole. Anyone have dimensions of it or the diameter of the crossbar/lift bar?

Joe, My previously owned clamshell came with fabricated 1/2” bolt mount pivots so decided their location and strength looked good enough to work with. I’ve cut out a couple tow bars brackets that both create a pivot point and tow hook loop. This first pic is with the clamshell open in almost...

Mostly complete with tacking up the structure. I have one more addition in the form of reinforcement plates for the front corners (circled). These will support the front clamshell parrot beaks and tow/tie down hooks. With the addition of 12 bolts and 3 aluminum panels, this should be ready...

The tow hooks/tie down hooks are certainly a strong possibility but just wanted to see how robust things were before I incorporated them. Also am thinking of a skid/curved contact pad/plate as well at the front & center as the lowest spot for high angle drives & approaches. Along those lines...

Been busy with work and final prep and paint on a Cobra replica I’m finishing but have had some small progress in the evenings on the rear clamshell pivot and front radiator support. The front support is of lighter material to be designed as more of a crumple zone in absorbing energy in an...

Walter, Where did you source your 16”x12”x4.75” evaporator unit pictured above? I saw it a while back somewhere but can’t find it now of course. Devin

Joe, What size of tubing is that cross bar? 3/4” or 1” Devin

Looks great John! Congrats on nearing completion. Can’t wait on the action pics. Devin