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mburger
01-23-2021, 03:21 PM
Well, it's almost done. I'm still tweaking and adjusting and making little adds/changes...

THANK YOU Henry for the many, many, many hours you put into my Cobra.
I'm very happy to have the old girl back, but will miss the weekends in your shop, and Marlo's fruit smoothies that she always brought in at just the right time. (Is there a bad time?)
Thank you for making that one-time exception in allowing me to help out here and there. You've taught me more than you know.
Looking back over the time my car was there, I still laugh at things we've been through, (I'll never post here for the right amount $)
I'm posting POST REBUILD photos here, but will add the DEMO and REBUILDING pics soon.
With the photo limits per post, there will be a few.
There's a LOT that was changed and added to this car that started as your typical donor Mk1 build with standard steering and brakes.
So in no particular order.....

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141269&d=1611430162


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mburger
01-23-2021, 03:26 PM
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mburger
01-23-2021, 03:27 PM
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mburger
01-23-2021, 03:31 PM
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mburger
01-23-2021, 03:31 PM
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65 Cobra Dude
01-23-2021, 04:20 PM
We sure did a bunch on your car Mark but she came out great. Thanks for the opportunity and glad you’re happy!

Henry

RaserX
01-23-2021, 05:16 PM
I hope my Mk1 comes out half as nice.����

mabbott74
01-23-2021, 09:04 PM
That turned out fantastic!

Nigel Allen
01-23-2021, 10:40 PM
Hey Mark,

That is one serious bit of kit that you and Henry assembled. I hope it gives you a fantastic run.

Cheers,
Nigel in South Oz.

mburger
01-24-2021, 03:03 AM
Thanks for the complete wiring harness Nigel! Sometimes I forget everything we’ve done to this car and you just reminded me about the harness. Remember how long shipping took? Ha! All part of the car’s history. Hope all is well in Oz.

mburger
01-24-2021, 03:04 AM
That turned out fantastic!

Thank you!

mburger
01-24-2021, 03:05 AM
I hope my Mk1 comes out half as nice.����

Thank you! Post your progress. I love seeing the earlier cars still out there.

ptstew
01-24-2021, 10:57 AM
Looks great, Mark. Enjoy!

mburger
01-24-2021, 11:20 AM
Looks great, Mark. Enjoy!

Thank you Phil. Thanks also for the tip on the LED license plate lights!

Jeff Kleiner
01-24-2021, 01:32 PM
Congrats Mark, it’s spectacular! Even better than the fantastic car you guys turned out is the friendship that you gained with Henry! He truly is one of the world’s greatest guys :)

Jeff

mburger
01-24-2021, 03:23 PM
Congrats Mark, it’s spectacular! Even better than the fantastic car you guys turned out is the friendship that you gained with Henry! He truly is one of the world’s greatest guys :)

Jeff

Agreed Jeff! He’s one of the good ones.

John4337
01-24-2021, 06:56 PM
Great looking car. 👍

1965daytona
01-25-2021, 08:58 AM
Hola Mark,
Beautiful! I am sure the power and handling are much better now, with the new engine and suspension.
Herb