Restoration/upgrades of FFR3490, MK2 built in 2002.

While waiting for transmission parts, time to dig into other problems.

https://youtu.be/ETv8W6Sombc?si=GANj53QxXX5cP-ox

Finished disassembly of the T5 parts, walkthrough of the output shaft gears and other parts.

https://youtu.be/3aw2qZAquqA

Walking through all of the new parts and preparing things for assembly.

https://youtu.be/XEVGSZ94HPA?si=V3CGZmS7hJu5Zuhs

Time to start putting the T5 back together starting with the new AMP 2.95 gearset on the main output shaft.

https://youtu.be/5TmIaKhohsQ?si=P54CZkguVDeX3Bqu

Part 1 of putting the T5 gearbox back together. Installing the shafts and setting the preload on the countershaft.

https://youtu.be/QpbsdT4JOtM

Finally done! I finish up reassembling the T5 transmission and walk through what is involved in the process.

https://youtu.be/WSUQsay6MWI?si=g1Eg3wr56O_xlLs7

Now that the transmission has been rebuilt, tome to take care of some engine issues while I have access. Here Is a walkthrough of things to come.

https://youtu.be/RGaY5uKbMT0?si=0lq6FyM9eFxj3Bac

With the transmission out, time to start tearing in to the engine to fix some coolant and oil leaks. Let the fun begin.

https://youtu.be/F4vZpTB8u9o?si=Pouw7wqp-ZSUDzqz

Parts have started to arrive for the engine/drivetrain upgrades and repairs.

https://youtu.be/NVfefLzVVTA?si=4mH0M0yCPn09CDP8

With parts having arrived, time to finish taking the engine apart to see what all I have to replace.

https://youtu.be/ixVMelofepw?si=W_5qP9O-XnXrHQoA

It’s been a few weeks, but now back to work on the Cobra. Time to start replacing/installing the new engine parts.

https://youtu.be/1_HIx9fH6cU?si=mzyg1-HlA1NEsULTe

My Cobra’s engine is looking more and more complete. Slowly getting things back together.

https://youtu.be/oNY0cTOTXQs?si=5aW4YoIiaJsWUCiH

Time to tackle the bottom end parts and leaks. Oil pump, driveshaft, rear main bearing cap, and oil pan.

https://youtu.be/D1maBIl2lGI?si=5P8yLV3HafFW8zXce

Making progress, it’s really starting to look like an engine again.

https://youtu.be/v_5J4beSkNE?si=BKTSNvGXzH87Mh0a

Getting close to installing the transmission. Walk through of preparing the back of the engine with an aluminum flywhee and SPEC clutch.

https://youtu.be/CjDoakbJfUw?si=iUfUPf9K3MzAS3o8ingl

Time to reinstall the transmission. Not a fun job with a fixed transmission mount crossmember.

https://youtu.be/nOLMWB8PrsY?si=HNOFS5YSUJp8Zhl2n

Getting close to hearing it run. Wrapped up all of the ancillary items for the transmission as well as the rest of the items under the car.

https://youtu.be/AF9rY0Q-cLE?si=ptII9gJYkRbPS9uK

It’s alive. Walking through the final steps to get the Cobra running again.

https://youtu.be/uNIz_gD9z24?si=CCN4BAG3Qp2hbpYG

Replaced the front suspension, got the ride height set, and took it for a drive.

https://youtu.be/yzZS_zxKSQg

I put together a video of the end of year car show put on by The Snake Pit at Suds Maguires.

https://youtu.be/_PN7mV6t-Zg?si=rK28gS1oLzlM3H4g

Sharing the next items I need to fix/update with my MK2 FFR Cobra rescue.

https://youtu.be/L-yqWLrlyCs?si=bk47xwTia3Soso4b

Back to work on the Cobra, making some adjustments to help the ride quality and ride height.

https://youtu.be/sBsTdM9a85s?si=BuyNyeh73XXwhOIc

It’s been a while and I’m finally getting back to my Cobra project. Starting to work on a custom trunk stay to replace the fiberglass pole I have been using.

https://youtu.be/b7wLHPNzWiY?si=M57ON2GemggFZWjZ

Back to work on the trunk prop/stay. Learning more about how this car is made as I go. Had to make some tweaks to my plans and will wrap up the install in my next video.

https://youtu.be/1k9BCdD706I?si=VsYt7BoaRA4K5HYF

It works! Finally completed my trunk lid prop project. Very happy with this setup.

https://youtu.be/6wSBj33s0U4?si=Jd_dwyApLVnxVooE

Time to run some cars and walk through upcoming spring time fixes for the Cobra.

https://youtu.be/jevpX4zzLH4?si=083LpLT54ESpuO_T

Wanted to share this amazing piece of history that I recently acquired. An original 1965 Shelby American press kit.

https://youtu.be/Uz33zliVqpQ?si=qdBNvzWvydEXXpM7