LCS 2011 Raffle Car - Dick Smith replica of #198

[Scott Meyer]

Wanted to start off the following of the Ohio C-car Club's build of the 2011 London C-car Show (LCS) raffle car.

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The Original: Dick Smith’s CSX 3035
As a tribute to the late Dick Smith, this year’s LCS raffle car is a replica of Dick’s famous Competition Cobra, CSX 3035, otherwise known as “The Winningest 427 Cobra” and Number 198. Along with winning numerous races, Dick set the all-time top speed record in a Cobra roadster, being clocked at 198 mph on the road course at Daytona in 1967.

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The Replica: Factory Five Racing Mark IV
The raffle car will be FFR Mk4 complete kit with IRS option, assembled by the Ohio Cobra Club (and anyone else who wants to help). The drivetrain is a 427 center oiler mated to a Tremec 3550 5-speed transmission.

The kit arrived last week during our wonderful winter ice storm - A BIG thanks to Stewart transport who delivered the kit free of charge!
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Build week is set for Mar 7-12 in Columbus. We're going to have the body painted prior to the start of build week so we can get the car as close to completed as possible by the end of the week.

Today I started by prepping the panels for the painter. I taped all the edges and traced the openings to set the body gaps. The stick taped to the hood is my gap tool. I wanted to make sure the painter had the same distance if he needed to work on the hood more (it is really oversized for the opening)

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[Scott Meyer]

There is something cool about working in a small shop with Bill Pierce's Coupe parked next to you!

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I have to say after doing my own body work and paint on a Mk. 3.1 Roadster, I am really impressed by the body changes and the improvement on the body fit and finish of the Mk. 4. This is almost 1 year into the release of the Mk. 4 body style and it still looks really good (the layup, panel fit and seam flash).

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Bill Dyer (OCC President) and I started to play with the door fitment, and found that the new hidden body side mounts make getting the doors to fit flush a lot easier. We removed the one self tapping screw that was installed for shipping and you can slide around the body sill which makes the doors fit a lot better then I could ever achieve on my Mk 3.1 body. Should make the actual prep work with the painter go quicker.

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Bill D. is looking at having the body painted on the frame is it stands next week, and then we will remove the painted shell for the Build Week. I helped mark the aluminum for trimming today, which is very few panels. Overall the body fits really good.

Scott

[Jeff Kleiner]

Thanks for the report Scott! I'd love to make it over to help out on the build some weekend but I'm kind of knee deep in trying to make sure that another red Mk4 is done in time for the parade into London! I'm glad you got to get up close and personal with a Mk4 body after we talked about my impressions of them last week. I've been busy today slathering Rage Gold on #7276 (but not as much ;)).

Cheers,
Jeff

[F5RSN8K]

Look forward to seeing the build process. Looks like I'll be buying more raffle tickets..

[GSW]

please keep us informed and let us know when and where to buy tickets

[Marty Prario]

Yes, please let us know where to buy tickets. Are you going to cut a hole in the hood and rivet the scoop on?

[Mark Dougherty]

Hi guys
I am glad to see that things are moving along on the set up for the build.
I can't wait to get this one started.
later
mark D

[4steri]

We actually started the build yesterday! got the doors fitted and getting ready to go to paint. If you're close to Columbus, come and turn a wrench with us.
Frank

[ChopperJustin]

Just want to thank all of you in advance for working so dilegently on my new roadster. I couldn't have done it without you! :p ;)

[G-Force]

Raffle tickets will soon be available @ londoncobrashow.com ,We are currently reconfiguring the site to accept Visa/MC. Paypal considered our raffle gambling and would not collect money for us. watch the LCS site it should be fixed soon. Also when you are there register for LCS 2011. The first 198 registrants will receive a special (not available in any store) Dick Smith/198 T shirt.

[Scott Meyer]

Good info, and nice plug Gordon! Hey, while you are there, sign up for the Mid-Ohio experience during LCS week, what a smokin' deal for 2 days for track time!

[Dave Smith]

We'll do our part to help sell these tickets. I am looking for the 2003 video from Nats where Dick told us his story of running 198 mph at Daytona, verified etc, but when you hear the story it is so filled with reality, its like being in the car... The man was such a decent, honest, humble, talented driver and good friend... What an honor you guys have done this and we'll turn the FFR machine over to ticket selling. See you in the summer.

[OCCPete]

On-line raffle ticket sales are up! Go here: http://www.londoncobrashow.com/Default.aspx?pt=RaffleCarRegistration and scroll down to the form. Tickets are $20 each and proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

We should have LCS registration up soon!

Pete

[OCCPete]

oops - double post

[OCCPete]

Not sure how I got three of the same post...

[OCCPete]

On-line raffle tickets are up and running. Go to www dot londoncobrashow dot com and click on the "2011 Raffle Car" button on the right.

Pete

[Scott Meyer]

Hi Pete,

Any news from the painter, hopefully making good progress!

Good to see you on the new forum.

Scott

[OCCPete]

Scott,

I talked to Bill tonight - the body is almost done!

Pete

[CoolCarl]

I've been trying to get people to buy raffle tickets. Whenever others talk about my car while at work I point out that they can have a shot at one similar to mine for 20 bucks. I even show them the ad in kit car builder mag. No takers yet.

I'd buy a ticket or 2 but I absolutely can't stand red.

[tenncobra]

I have ordered my ticket.

[LuckyWinner]

do you have to be there to win? Could you imagine if I won? Two Cobras free in one year?

[OCCPete]

do you have to be there to win? Could you imagine if I won? Two Cobras free in one year?

You do NOT have to be present to win. But if you do win, you need to come pick it up. ;)

Pete

[peffem]

You all do a great job on my new MKIV. I will not be able to help with the build, but I will help by buying some tickets. Will the Roadster have the same front and rear bumpers?

[OCCPete]

Will the Roadster have the same front and rear bumpers?

Yes, we are getting the bumpers custom made to match the original.

Pete

[Gordon Levy]

Let me know if you want the story behind those bumpers.

[OCCPete]

Gordon - I'd love to hear the story on the bumpers!

Pete

[Gordon Levy]

It was around 1970. The car was retired from racing and Dick used to drive it around fresno. One day the CHP pulled him over for not having bumpers and was givien a ticket. The car still had the quickjacks on it. Fresno being really heavy into hot rods, Dick and a friend made these bumpers to avoid the fine.

[3kcarbon]

do you have to be there to win? Could you imagine if I won? Two Cobras free in one year?

We would still be happy for you, while we all puke and cry like babies.... :)

[Waiting4Kids2Bgone]

Free TTT since I just ordered my ticket. I hope I get it. :D

[Scott Meyer]

The build week has started! I was only able to stop by for a little bit of time last night. Got to show off the progress to my Cub Scout Wolf Den, and also meet Mark Dougherty. Great Guy!

I hope some of the guys doing the build take better pictures than my phone could capture...but here goes.

Day 1 progress:

Front suspension is in (although Mark was saying the new spindles would need to be swapped out for SN95 due to fitment reasons with the deep dish pin drive set-up).

Fuel tank and filter are in.

Cockpit aluminum is all drilled, fitted, sealed and riveted in place.

Oh...and the body, is painted and waiting to be mounted. It looks nice!

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I think all that my "boys" did was clean the dust off the chassis and aluminum, and learn the history of the original roadsters, Dick Smith's car, and Factory Five Racing! Not a bad education for 8 year olds!!!!

Scott

[Scott Meyer]

I just got back from working there tonight.

Engine, transmission, fuel system are in, and wiring is almost done. I was able to help contribute some and got the carpet finished (someone else got a good start on it), and the dash pad covering on the aluminum dash. The other guys got the IRS wrapped up (installed the missing half shaft). I think the steering is just about done now. The replacement SN95 spindles arrived with FFR adapters and they got those swapped out, but the adapter (strut bolts from mustang) were missing, so I think Frank is getting those in the morning.

Not much left to get it running. I hear Pete (PSB) is going to install the gauges and wire the dash tomorrow and the remaining items for the clutch slave cylinder are supposed to be here. Bill D. needs to get a battery and then Mark Dougherty wants to start the engine tomorrow!

Mark is also shooting to get the body installed sometime during the day tomorrow.

Very exciting, going together like a well oiled machine!

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[Scott Meyer]

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[Pierre B]

Holy mackerel you guys are fast! This brings the notion of a 'fast car' to a whole new level. I am secretly happy that my 'joy of biulding' wasn't over that fast. Looks like you are doing a super job.

Here's another bit of happiness: I am now a member instead of a junior member, after my 31st post. It's great to get rid of my training pants!

[Scott Meyer]

Here are those with the time lapse video from days 1-4 that OCCPete created. Pete says the car is running, body is on, and it's now 90% done.


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[cwhoofgator]

To cool, wish I could be there to help...

[FFR428]

Wow what a great looking car! I'll be buying a few tickets for sure. You all are doing a great job. 427FE will be a monster and my favorite engine.

[cozmacozmy]

Just bought 2 tickets. Thanks for the good work guys!

[Jeff Collins]

Pinging Bill Dyer, I got your message but no return Phone number please call back.

[Paul]

Just bought my first ticket for the raffle today and plan to buy a few more... Would love to get this replica for a $100 or so and a long weekend trip to Ohio to pick it up.

[cozmacozmy]

I just found out a friend of mine's son has Cystic Fibrosis.I was telling him about the raffle and that's when he told me about his son.
Their son needs $6,000 a month in prescriptions to stay alive. The more money we can raise, the sooner the doctors can find a cure for this.

[Mark Dougherty]

well guys
I'm home for a few days and just wanted to say how much fun it was working with the guys from OHIO. 5 days 20 different people, and not one bad word to say. we almost finished the car. The doors needed to be hung, a few things wired, and the dash installed. The Engine is great a real cross bolt 427 FE. tremic 5 speed, Irs , 15" Trigo wheels ETC. This car is AWSOME. Thanks some much for the invite to help on this build.
I can't wait for the show I already have my reservation for the hotel, and will be signed up soon for the show. My wife and 2 sons are planning to attend also.
See you there.
And Yes I have purchased a handful of raffle tickets also.
Later
Mark D

[OCCPete]

Mark,

The car is now pretty much finished. Eric and I finished the wiring and installed the dash on Sat evening - the indicator lights even fit in holes after we got the dash in. Bill and George hung the doors on Sun. Only things left are an alignment and to put the numbers on the side.

Pete

[cozmacozmy]

Any more pics or videos to show?

[OCCPete]

Any more pics or videos to show?

Lots of pics here: http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/pballent/2011%20London%20Cobra%20Show%20Raffle%20Car%20Buil d/

I haven't had a chance to finish the last couple videos.

Pete

[cozmacozmy]

Got it, thanks.

[Movieman]

Since my phone didn't ring I'm assuming I didn't win..;)
Anyone know who won so we can congratulate the lucky bas..ahh, person..

[Joe]

Since my phone didn't ring I'm assuming I didn't win..;)
Anyone know who won so we can congratulate the lucky bas..ahh, person..

A female London, OH. local. Sorry don't remember the name..

[Movieman]

A female London, OH. local. Sorry don't remember the name..
Good for her and nice to hear it was a local.
That town really is special in the way they welcome that show.
Really surprised me to see that street shut down and guys running their cars into the 90's down it.

[Gumball]

Good for her - even thought I didn't win, my ticket money went for a great cause and someone who may not have otherwise been part of this community will get a chance to experience it firsthand.