Woohoo! I'm next in Jeff's shop for paint! Now I just need to get a transporter lined up. I'm going with Spectra Blue and Pearl White stripes. I should have the car back and road legal before the end of the driving season!
Woohoo! I'm next in Jeff's shop for paint! Now I just need to get a transporter lined up. I'm going with Spectra Blue and Pearl White stripes. I should have the car back and road legal before the end of the driving season!
That’s exciting Dave! Can’t wait to see it complete!Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Hey Papa,Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Looks Like You're Sending The Car To The Right Jeff, Also Known As Sir Jeffski To Me!
Steve
Quote:
Originally Posted by cv2065
Thanks, guys! I'm pretty excited to get it "done". I just booked transportation and Jeff should have the car the first week of June.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoDadGo
Dave
Man that's right around the corner. I know its in the right hands! When the time comes, I'll be sending mine to Jeff as well!
Today I stood in front of my shelves that have held all those boxes that the kit ships in. Most of the boxes had a couple of odds and ends in them that either needed to get packed to ship with the car to Jeff or consolidated into a couple of boxes of what will go onto my parts sale post. Finally, there are just a few items that I'll finish up with once the car is back in my garage later this summer.
Here is what my trunk looks like after today's work:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...6&d=1555890172
I'm sending all the roll bar grommets, windshield trim plates, hood scoop, bumpers, weather strip, etc. with the car.
It's official -- my car is shipping to Jeff's this coming Friday!
Cool Dave!!!! Good luck. I know it will come back to you beautiful. Mine has been at the paint shop with Ken Pike in the prep stage and will be done soon as well! Joel
Congrats Dave! I look forward to seeing it all complete!
Congrats Papa!
That’s awesome Dave. I know you’re looking forward to getting it back and getting some driving in.
Awesome, can't wait to see the finished paint and body.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Dave-
Congratulations on getting to the head of the line. You must be pretty stoked to arrive at this stage. Jeff does awesome work!
I like your color choices too. I have always liked the various blue colors with white stripes on these cars. It just has that classic look that we all think of when we think about the Cobra.
I know it's going to be hard to wait all summer without her in the garage! It's pretty cool that it will be back to you before the driving season is over though.
Enjoy the anticipation!
Regards,
Steve
Thanks guys! I'll post some pictures and/or video of the car getting loaded up tomorrow. Now I guess it's back to the boss's to-do list for the next couple of months.
Dave
Have to say, been fun reading through this build thread. Glad to see you almost have it done. And now, I need to get back to work before I get myself fired lol! Can't wait to see the car painted.
That’s so cool Dave!!!! I’ve followed your build from the beginning. Now your down to the wire!!!! Can’t wait to see updates as it goes. You can’t go wrong with either of the two Jeff’s. I’ve seen both their work (Huntington beach shows) and it’s unmatched. I’ll be using the west coast one, 3 hour drive, if I ever get to that point before he retires or dies lol You have to be so excited!!
Kurt
Can't wait to see the finished product, Dave!
Mark
The car got picked up this morning and should be in Bloomington on Tuesday or Wednesday this coming week!
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...3&d=1559312264
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...4&d=1559312273
Chatting with the driver, he shows me a bunch of pictures of CSX2000 being loaded into the very same trailer on its way to auction where it sold for nearly $14M! The car had been on display at the Cobra museum in Boulder, CO.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/0...bra-prototype/
Can't Wait To See It As Another Jeff-Ski Masterpiece!
Papa,Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
I just got off the phone with Jeff. Paint will be a very exciting stage of the build. Just about any color makes these cars pop
Jay
Cant wait to see it with paint.
But it's a little bitter sweet to see it hauled away! :) But congrats on this huge step!!
Jay,Quote:
Originally Posted by ThickCobra
Are you planning to have Jeff do your car as well?
Dave
Yeah, it was weird not seeing it in the garage this weekend. I asked Jeff to send pictures as he gets to significant stages so that I can update my build thread as he works his magic.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeteMeindl
Dave
Man Dave, that's like watching your kid leave for college. I'm sure Jeff will ensure it graduates with honors!
Bummer about your headers. I know you'll get them fixed up, but what a pain in the rear to have to take them back off again. I know, I installed headers many times on mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by cv2065
Dave
Yeah no doubt. The guy wouldn't even put me at the head of the line to get them corrected, which is why I may be looking for a new jobber, but I've already paid, so have to go back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
I did Jay's car last year but we still talk regularly...as is the case with many of the guys who started out as customers but became friends :) Jay's car got the same pearl for the stripe as we plan for yours:Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...0&d=1559586565
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...9&d=1559586197
Talked with your shipper this morning and he expects to arrive tomorrow.
Cheers,
Jeff
Thanks, Jeff. I hope that delivery works out good for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner
Dave
Papa,Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Jeff replied before I saw your question to me. Sorry about that. Jeff had my car in the fall and I picked it up February 1st. That's how I know the painting will be exciting. Jeff recommended the pearl white to compliment my red, per his pic of my car. He was spot on with his suggestion. He is a fantastic painter and body man...and a pretty good guy.
I look forward to seeing your car in paint.
Jay
Jay,Quote:
Originally Posted by ThickCobra
That's a beautiful car! Jeff actually sent me a picture of yours, a blue one, and a green one with the pearl white stripes. I was sold as soon as I saw those pictures. I'll be doing the two wide with pin stripes in the pearl white (top & bottom of the hood & trunk) over Sprectra Blue. Yep -- another one. It's what I wanted from the start, and what I envision when I think of a Cobra. Every time I started trying to go down a different road, I kept coming back to what my heart was really wanting.
Dave
My car made it to Jeff's in one piece! Now the fun begins.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...4&d=1559687049
I might get to stop by Jeff's shop next week and see your car... or not... But I will be in Bloomington IN next week on the Hot Rod Power Tour with mine.
Hey Carl. Don't be distracting Jeff. He is a busy man and needs to stay focused on my c..... his work!Quote:
Originally Posted by BadAsp427
Are you kidding me... I would never do anything to slow him down... Mine is coming up soon... LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Papa
I’m also on his queue. Just not sure where the line starts or ends.Quote:
Originally Posted by BadAsp427
RickP
Looks good. What type of tool do you need to thread the ends on blank rod?Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Thanks for your detailed build thread. I have read it before but am going back through and getting current.
Thank you, and you're welcome! For threading the rod, I used a simple tap and die set like this one:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZachT
https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Machine...s%2C161&sr=8-6
Fun For For You Or Jeff?Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
I'm sure you'll be extremely happy when you get the car back from Sir Jeff.
This is the best build thread I’ve ever seen. My 12 year old daughter and I studied it so she could get an idea of the project in front of us. Thanks and congrats!