zee
01-07-2022, 05:43 PM
I've been thinking about this for almost 2 decades (since 2002). The time was never right and it still isn't. But I realize if I keep waiting for the right time, I might never do it.
So put in the order last month and finally got a date (of September!!!)
I am using the 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C CSX3042 (link: https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0519-371520/1967-shelby-427-sc-cobra-roadster/) as my inspiration. My goal is not to blindly replicate it, but limit myself to changes that I'd reasonably make had I bought the car in 1967 (eg: I've been known to black out chromes or replace blacked out parts with chromes, install USB, install heated seats, etc).
Here's my build plan, please feel free to comment so I can learn from the hive!
Basic
347
IRS for comfort
Power steering
Heat & weather stripping and insulation everywhere appropriate
Exterior
Gas-n mirror-polished touring exhaust with drummer-mike heat shield (also the gas-n headers)
Chrome plated driver and passenger roll bars
LED headlights that maintain the period-correct look
Dual roll-bar tonneau cover
Passenger grab handle
wind wings and sun visors
Interior
S/C layout (obviously) with Smith gauges (electrical instead of mechanical)
^ all period-correct buttons and knobs
Period correct shifter handle with the T
Lokar e-break instead of FF
Driver and passenger foot vent (manual)
Russ Thompson gas pedal kit (instead of FF)
Breeze radiator shroud, cowl cover, mounting kit
AC pedal pads
heated seats with buttons on the side of the trans tunnel (so they're not very obvious)
Herbs door panels
reverse lights integrated with the rear license light
The default FF vintage seat, but redone with better lumbar support (and may be the Breeze mount)
Useful changes
Cockpit rear storage between seats
Ball mount under the dash for the phone
USB ports (not visible)
wireless phone charging tray (not visible)
cup holders (visible and not period correct. Whatever)
Drop trunk
+ and some other safety and comfort mods
I've gone through almost all the build threads in two forums. I've been obsessively researching and have learned so much from so many of you. Thank you for the valuable resource. Looking forward to doing the build thread of my own once I get my kit.
So put in the order last month and finally got a date (of September!!!)
I am using the 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C CSX3042 (link: https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0519-371520/1967-shelby-427-sc-cobra-roadster/) as my inspiration. My goal is not to blindly replicate it, but limit myself to changes that I'd reasonably make had I bought the car in 1967 (eg: I've been known to black out chromes or replace blacked out parts with chromes, install USB, install heated seats, etc).
Here's my build plan, please feel free to comment so I can learn from the hive!
Basic
347
IRS for comfort
Power steering
Heat & weather stripping and insulation everywhere appropriate
Exterior
Gas-n mirror-polished touring exhaust with drummer-mike heat shield (also the gas-n headers)
Chrome plated driver and passenger roll bars
LED headlights that maintain the period-correct look
Dual roll-bar tonneau cover
Passenger grab handle
wind wings and sun visors
Interior
S/C layout (obviously) with Smith gauges (electrical instead of mechanical)
^ all period-correct buttons and knobs
Period correct shifter handle with the T
Lokar e-break instead of FF
Driver and passenger foot vent (manual)
Russ Thompson gas pedal kit (instead of FF)
Breeze radiator shroud, cowl cover, mounting kit
AC pedal pads
heated seats with buttons on the side of the trans tunnel (so they're not very obvious)
Herbs door panels
reverse lights integrated with the rear license light
The default FF vintage seat, but redone with better lumbar support (and may be the Breeze mount)
Useful changes
Cockpit rear storage between seats
Ball mount under the dash for the phone
USB ports (not visible)
wireless phone charging tray (not visible)
cup holders (visible and not period correct. Whatever)
Drop trunk
+ and some other safety and comfort mods
I've gone through almost all the build threads in two forums. I've been obsessively researching and have learned so much from so many of you. Thank you for the valuable resource. Looking forward to doing the build thread of my own once I get my kit.