mk 4 roadster

[feadam]

Picked up my roadster while I was visiting states for Red Sox vs. Angels game at fenway.Car is in storage and its back to Italy for 11 more months. Can't wait to get back and get started building.
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[David Hodgkins]

Congratulations! Tell us more about it!

Also, I've upgraded your account for full access.

:)

[feadam]

Those are my boys in picture that will help me build every bit of car. I purchased a brand new BBM block and heads (427 type) but will end up being a 482 with about 550 horsepower when done. I have a 2-4 barrel set up, (blue thunder) and a top loader all parts in storage in colorado except kit which I stored on east coast. Bought smiths gauges and other little items to make it look original. This is my third cobra and I usually run them hard and a lot, last one I sold before moving to Italy and it had 54,000 miles on it. The next eleven months we have left in Italy will give me time to get the few items I need to build. Ordered car with powder coated frame, ff5 lower control arms, rectangular tail lights,center support under dash, 15 inch wheels, and 4 link rear. 4 link because I realized after my last cobra I like launches more than corners so independent rear wasn't necessary.

[feadam]

Some PIc of Engine parts568165681756818

[feadam]

5687456875 better pic of 2-4 setup and bbm heads done ready to put on engine

[David Hodgkins]

feadam,

Here's some info. on images you might like:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?18962-How-to-use-the-Image-Gallery-to-embed-pictures-in-posts

:)

EDIT: That 2x4 intake looks WICKED!

[feadam]

Thanks David, I'll get this picture function right about the time the car is built. Adam

[feadam]

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57178&d=1470404586My Smiths gauges

[feadam]

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57185&d=1470404606http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57182&d=1470404598http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57181&d=1470404596IMG]http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57180&d=1470404593[/IMG]http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57179&d=1470404588

[David Hodgkins]

Gorgeous gauges. You're off to a great start collecting parts!

:)

[feadam]

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57332&d=1470860620http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57331&d=1470860577http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57330&d=1470860561http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57329&d=1470860547http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57328&d=1470860531more engine parts for my build

[feadam]

Crank is 4.25 stroke, cam is hyd roller, pan is original aviad type. Valve covers are pent roof with out oil holes as original

[Hottrodder427]

nice looking gear

[feadam]

toploader http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57404&d=1470947033

[feadam]

Finally moving back to states in 3 months can't wait to start building

[feadam]

Finally back in states in Owings Maryland. Car is in my garage but waiting on storage from Colorado for engine and trans. Has anyone used a 4 speed toploader with a 427 in one of these and if so what problems did you encounter? Also put front a arms on and was going to put brackets on spindles, do bolts come in kit to attach or are the bolts from donor struts?

[feadam]

7221572216 finally getting some stuff done after move back from Italy

[feadam]

72217Suspension and some sheet metal done. Now if I could get my stuff from storage, Tools and engine transmission, I could accelerate this project.

[feadam]

73067sheet metal mostly complete body back on. Am I lucky because body is centered and it doesn't look like ill have to trim any aluminum panels?

[feadam]

All of my 427 FE stuff will be here on 6 Sept along with 4 speed toploader so I can get on the engine build.

[Railroad]

Great engine plans. Looking forward to it all.

[WIS89]

Good luck as you get things going! I am sure it has been frustrating waiting for your pieces and parts to arrive.

I have to say that you look a lot younger than I thought you were. The picture of you working on the driver's front makes you look very young! ;o-)

I look forward to following along with your build.

Regards,

Steve

[feadam]

If only I was as smart as my 10 year old. I show him stuff once and I think he could build car by himself. The most fun part of the build will be the engine after it arrives from storage next week. I had a 427 FE in my first car, but this one is going to be built exactly the way I wanted when I built my other cobras and couldnt find the parts.

[WIS89]

You know, it only gets worse. As my kids got older, they always knew the right way to do something (they always remind you that they do!), they just refused to do it. HA!

Will you be posting your engine build progress? It would be great to watch a big block rebuild!

Your boy looks happy in that picture. I hope he enjoys the engine build as well.

Regards,

Steve

[feadam]

I will be showing build as it comes together.

[feadam]

74389 block prepped and ready to build

[feadam]

75772 First ride for boys, engine is almost ready to install

[feadam]

75806 Heads, oil pan and intake on this week and hopefully ready to go. 482 FE should move this car ok. If anyone ever does a side oiler block you have to grind and modify the left insulator.

[feadam]

7595075951 Heads ready to install on engine

[feadam]

7595075951 Heads ready to install on engine

[feadam]

75953 Trans painted and shifter modified and installed

[Yama-Bro]

It's coming along pretty good!

[feadam]

Think i have had to modify everything I've done with engine and transmision to this point, but I'm having fun with this build.

[feadam]

770537705477055 Engine is getting closer to being finished

[feadam]

Manifold on [ATTACH]77253

[feadam]

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Engine Trans finally

[cv2065]

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Engine Trans finally

Nice work!!!

[WIS89]

Adam-

Wow, very nice; she looks good in there! Congratulations on your progress, and I look forward to seeing more updates.

Regards,

Steve

[feadam]

Thanks, i want to have car look and feel like it would have in 1965. Engine is 482 instead of 427 but it looks exactly the same except with a little more horsepower.

[feadam]

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[GoDadGo]

Love The FE With The Dual Four Barrels!

Also, are those marine flame arrestors topping them off?

Whatever they are, they look good too and really finish off that Monster Mill!

[feadam]

those are stellings and hellings air cleaners like the ones that came on original set ups with two 4s

[GoDadGo]

those are stellings and hellings air cleaners like the ones that came on original set ups with two 4s

Very Cool To Say The Least!

[feadam]

85655 closer picture of them

[feadam]

Had to make a trans mount for 4 spd toploader now everything is bolted in. Leveled engine and tightened everything down.

[Hacksaw84]

11 months! Wow I was anxious waiting on the transport shipment. Progress looks good, keep it up.

[feadam]

Wanted to finish in one year but a lot of life got in the way

[GoDadGo]

Wanted to finish in one year but a lot of life got in the way

It happens to the best of us so Hang On Factory Five Brother, Hang On!

[WIS89]

Adam-

She's looking great! I have to say though, that with that monster 482 in there, I envision bits of tire flying wherever you go!!

Congratulations on the progres! It's been fun following along! Looks like the boys have enjoyed the process as well.

I look forward to watching as you finish her up.

Regards,

Steve

[feadam]

The car should have just under 600 HP, kinda matched parts and cam and may have it chassis dyno'd when done, may not care though depending on how it feels. The boys are a big help, since I retired from military I stay home with them and we seem to do everything together, sports, working out, and garage stuff. We also have a 56 ford truck we are going to fix up some year together.

[feadam]

87427headers in that was a lot of work

[feadam]

87494smiths gauges in the dash, I always liked the smiths gauges now I have to wire them

[feadam]

87590 original 427 type oil filter adapter, I'm trying to get one thing a day done so the car may be done in the next decade

[mburger]

87427headers in that was a lot of work

This picture is very helpful to me. I want to change my clutch cable and quadrant to a firewall adjustable clutch cable and my Mk1 doesn't have an access panel to the clutch cable quadrant so I am going to cut one out on the firewall. This pic helps a great deal.

[feadam]

88524 had to cut out center beam for shifter on my top loader to clear

[feadam]

88551surge tank on

[feadam]

89019 got bored waiting for a couple parts so installed my tredwear billboard kit

[feadam]

89090 leveled car and lowered rear so car wont look higher in back

[feadam]

8961589615had to take surge tank off and modify because it sat too high for hood clearance. Modified and back on

[feadam]

92065 Car on the move again, moving from maryland to colorado

[feadam]

100386had new valve covers made with Cobras machined on them

[feadam]

100387 car is finally back in my garage in colorado

[Gromit]

Is that a cobra body mold in the background? very cool.



100387 car is finally back in my garage in colorado

[feadam]

Yes I bought them a while ago thinking I would use them to build an aluminum body someday. Seems time is the problem, may never get around to it. The 56 truck in background is ahead of molds

[feadam]

101209body off for last time hopefully

[feadam]

Has anyone gone out of order on build manual? I don't have wiring harness yet and want to keep going, car wont have many wires, lights, lights for gauges, starter and alternator.

[BadAsp427]

Has anyone gone out of order on build manual? I don't have wiring harness yet and want to keep going, car wont have many wires, lights, lights for gauges, starter and alternator.

What about water temp, elec fan, oil pressure, ignition, etc... There is a lot of wiring, but having said that, there is lots of other stuff you can do while you wait for your harness.

[feadam]

Gauges are smiths and all mechanical, forgot to list fan and ignition. Anything I shouldn't put in that would hinder wiring instalation

[feadam]

101801101802put oil cooler together in shroud

[Bob Cowan]

Sweet! I can't wait to see it running. :)

[feadam]

Where are you in Colorado springs

[WIS89]

101801101802put oil cooler together in shroud

I am curious where you picked up that shroud. I like the looks of it. Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Steve

[feadam]

From finish line cobra you have to rivit it together around the cooler

[Bob Cowan]

Where are you in Colorado springs

I'm in Rockrimmon, just south of the Academy.

[feadam]

I'm over in flying horse out of north gate, are many cobra owners in springs?

[Bob Cowan]

There are about half dozen or so wandering about the Springs. I don't see them very often, but every now and then.

[feadam]

What do most of you do to inside of body, thinking about painting mine flat black?

[GoDadGo]

I'm using Raptor Bed Liner, but am either going Black or Red since it can be tinted.
The stuff is a two part polyurethane product and sprays on.

https://youtu.be/x_QyUZZ0Ys0

A lot of folks use Herculiner since it rolls on.
I've used this stuff before and I think it would be A-Okay too.

https://youtu.be/V9N6M_VCdpk

[feadam]

that looks like what i am going to use, thanks

[feadam]

105028105028put ac pedals on my brake and clutch

[feadam]

105054105055almost ready for body to go on for last time

[feadam]

105315105317radiator and dash in

[feadam]

106427someday I'll be done

[feadam]

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[feadam]

106474106475did a couple more things today including blue stripe on hood scoop. Tommorow stripes on car

[feadam]

106559106560stainless quick jacks on

[feadam]

106615spinners on and gas cap fully installed. Hopefully I can get most of car done before I move to England this summer

[feadam]

106933106933stripes are a pain in the neck

[KDubU]

Looking nice, like the color combo!

[AC Bill]

Are you taking the roadster with you to England?

[feadam]

I'm gonna take it to North Carolina and my brother is gonna finish it up and register it then I will try to get it shipped over in fall sometime

[feadam]

kyle
hoping to move up to Maine when i can get wife to retire from air force. i've been retired for 17 years and Maine has low crime and tax free for military retirees. used to love the roads up there bet they're still nice.

[feadam]

108149 hood and scoop done windshield this weekend

[KDubU]

Very nice! Looks like you are very close and my wife was right, white and blue stripes looks awesome. The silver team stripes are a nice touch too.

Colorado Springs to Maine? That is a bit of a difference. Love Maine, just wish the winters were a bit shorter as we have three months of snow and I could use none or very little.

[feadam]

grew up in upstate N.Y. so I like the winters and dont have to be outside in them when i dont want. want to get away from big populations.

[feadam]

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[KDubU]

Very nice! You’re close, very close now let’s see her all buttoned up and driving.

[feadam]

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[feadam]

108263 like the look of the hood scoop from ********** instead of the ff5 scoop also the stainless roll bar from breeze

[feadam]

108343 doors hanging

[feadam]

108388 mirrors visors on

[GoDadGo]

108263 like the look of the hood scoop from ********** instead of the ff5 scoop also the stainless roll bar from breeze

Is the scoop aluminum, fiberglass or plastic?

[feadam]

its the fiberglass one that ********** sells. i think it looks better because it doesnt stick up so high.

[feadam]

152813152814 back in states cobra is back in Virginia maybe I’ll finish it this century

[feadam]

152941152942 everything cleaned back up now time to start again

[feadam]

153142153143153142put original type oil cooler in need to put lines in gonna fit doors again anybody have any good advice on doors153143

[JohnK]

That's a nice-looking cooler and surround/support. Did you make that sheetmetal surround or is that something you bought?

[feadam]

Got it from finish line then you rivet it together after putting cooler inside

[feadam]

anybody have bigger gaps on doors from factory five than you thought they should be? after initial fit of doors my right door on bottom has a pretty big gap, looks like about a quarter of an inch.