Buzzsaw
09-01-2023, 12:10 PM
Hello all,
I have been reading post and build threads for several months. I have been fascinated by cars ever since my neighbor brought home a brand new 1961 Austin Healy when I was nine years old. Over the years I have had a lot of fast cars and motorcycles. The enjoyment of owning something fast and special is a feeling everyone on this forum understands.
My name is Ross, grew up in New Mexico and Texas. Spent most of my work life in operations management or purchasing. I retired 6 years ago, and building a car is the last line on my bucket list. I feel I have pretty good mechanical skills but a little nervous about building the car and am sure I will have question to ask.
As many have said part of the reason I decide to build a car was reading the helpful posts from you guys. It’s amazing how much of you time you give. I would like to tip my hat to 3 Youtube channels, Random Werks, Dans Garage and Taco Joe don’t know if you participate on this forum but thank you for your efforts and inspiration
My garage is cleaned out and I am now building a body buck. My completion date is 10/21/2023. So a long couple of months to go. I ordered a;
MK4 complete kit
302 sbf with Pro Flow 4 fuel injection, TKX tranny (Mike Forte)
IRS ( got the front roll bar do I need the rear as well I don’t plan to track the car)
17” wheels ( wanted 15” but 13” brakes don’t allow them)
355 ratio diff and knuckles and mechanical throttle linkage (Mike Forte)
Mustang breaks front and rear
Pretty much standard Farctory Five stuff for the rest of it.
Will purchase GasN headers and side pipes. Breeze battery box front location, radiator shroud and seat mounts.
Stewart Transportation for delivery.
I have not had the final configuration of the kit yet and have not sent in the big money yet, so any “did you think about”suggestions are welcome.
If there is anyone that has info on joining a Cobra club in the Charlotte area please let me know. I would certainly like to hear from any builders in the area too!
Well that’s all I have, now if some one could tell me how to load a picture to this forum from an IPad.
Cheers!
Ross
I have been reading post and build threads for several months. I have been fascinated by cars ever since my neighbor brought home a brand new 1961 Austin Healy when I was nine years old. Over the years I have had a lot of fast cars and motorcycles. The enjoyment of owning something fast and special is a feeling everyone on this forum understands.
My name is Ross, grew up in New Mexico and Texas. Spent most of my work life in operations management or purchasing. I retired 6 years ago, and building a car is the last line on my bucket list. I feel I have pretty good mechanical skills but a little nervous about building the car and am sure I will have question to ask.
As many have said part of the reason I decide to build a car was reading the helpful posts from you guys. It’s amazing how much of you time you give. I would like to tip my hat to 3 Youtube channels, Random Werks, Dans Garage and Taco Joe don’t know if you participate on this forum but thank you for your efforts and inspiration
My garage is cleaned out and I am now building a body buck. My completion date is 10/21/2023. So a long couple of months to go. I ordered a;
MK4 complete kit
302 sbf with Pro Flow 4 fuel injection, TKX tranny (Mike Forte)
IRS ( got the front roll bar do I need the rear as well I don’t plan to track the car)
17” wheels ( wanted 15” but 13” brakes don’t allow them)
355 ratio diff and knuckles and mechanical throttle linkage (Mike Forte)
Mustang breaks front and rear
Pretty much standard Farctory Five stuff for the rest of it.
Will purchase GasN headers and side pipes. Breeze battery box front location, radiator shroud and seat mounts.
Stewart Transportation for delivery.
I have not had the final configuration of the kit yet and have not sent in the big money yet, so any “did you think about”suggestions are welcome.
If there is anyone that has info on joining a Cobra club in the Charlotte area please let me know. I would certainly like to hear from any builders in the area too!
Well that’s all I have, now if some one could tell me how to load a picture to this forum from an IPad.
Cheers!
Ross