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RBachman
06-06-2021, 12:17 PM
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Roadster #9693 is Graduated. And it's a blast to play with!

It's dusty in this pic (I don't want to wash it just out of paint), but the paintwork by Mike Bowen is exceptional and turn around was just 5 weeks from drop off, 6 until I got it back home! ...can't feel the stripes or find any "boogers" in the finish.

Engine and driveline by Mike Forte'. 347 Dart block, Sniper EFI, 420/410 HP/ftlbs with 87-octane fuel, TKO-600, Sniper EFI, Pertronix-II Ignition, Evans coolant

Paint and Body by Mike Bowen of Spotlight in Georgia. Indigo blue pearl with red and black stripes.

Transportation/hauling by Cobra owner and builder, Carl Emery.

Mods include: EStopp E-brake, IRS, Heater, Modified Glove Box, Fuel Pressure Gauge, Drop trunk mod, RT Turn Signal Mod with IDIDIT controller for brights on the stick, Forte's throttle linkage, RT Cubby Mod, RT Fan Shroud & radiator mount, cooling fan "on" light, fuel pump "on" light, all LED Lighting, 18" wheels with MT's (for the moment.), dash center support/panel, battery forward kit, and more. The seats are by Cobra Seats with removable head rests, 2"-5-point belts/harnesses with cam-lock release, Wilwood Brakes, anti-sway front and rear, IRS, no wipers, Tach and Speedo are reversed for visibility with leather steering wheel, reverse/back-up lights. After the paint cures in a few more weeks, it's off to get a ceramic finish. I still have a couple switches/knobs to blackout and will eventually add a cruise control. But for now, I'm just enjoying it during some real road testing and shakedown.

KDubU
06-06-2021, 03:10 PM
Beautiful! Love the colour combo. Congrats on a stunning roadster.

mlewis
06-06-2021, 04:12 PM
Awesome color scheme. Beautiful build.

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Congrats!

hineas
06-06-2021, 10:18 PM
The red highlights on the stripe really pop. Phenomenal job!

RBachman
06-07-2021, 07:00 AM
Will do after I get it cleaned up a bit. It's not "dirty" because Mike kept it "bagged" while he worked on the body. But it's gotten a little dusty and doesn't shine as nice. But here are some pics of the paint job itself before Mike did the cut and buff. 149171 149172

Awesome color scheme. Beautiful build.

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Congrats!

GoDadGo
06-07-2021, 09:04 AM
Awesome color scheme. Beautiful build.

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Congrats!

Agreed!
He definitely crushed it.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

jiriza84641
06-07-2021, 09:10 AM
Congratulations and Great color, im going with antimatter blue with red stripes and white for the pinstripe.

Al_C
06-07-2021, 09:30 AM
I love the color combination! Congratulations on a beautiful car!

RBachman
06-08-2021, 06:17 AM
Congratulations and Great color, im going with antimatter blue with red stripes and white for the pinstripe.

I almost did white pinstripes to get the red/white and blue in there, but went back and forth on it myself.

WIS89
06-08-2021, 06:36 AM
Car looks fantastic; also really love the color combination.

However, like a few others have already said, you announce her graduation, and there's no way I am satisfied with the gratuitous one shot of her finished, and two in progress shots. Dude, you built a beautiful car, you need to show us some pics!!! I don't car if she's got a little dust on her! C'mon, let's see some more pics of your hard work!!

Seriously, can't wait to see some more pics of your work. She really looks great, and that color combination really stands out! Congratulations, it must feel great!!

I am looking forward to seeing some more pics soon.

Regards,

Steve

cgundermann
06-08-2021, 09:54 AM
Love the paint combo; congratulations. Did you powder coat your wheels black?

Chris

Papa
06-08-2021, 10:41 AM
Beautiful! Congratulations on a very well done car. Now go drive the wheels off of it and have some fun!

RBachman
06-09-2021, 11:36 AM
'Took some pictures yesterday while I had it on the lift for the first 50 miles inspection/fluids check/headlight-alignment/etc.. 149262149263149264 149266149265