Project Cobra

[TnT_M]

Well, I think I am ready for the state inspection on Friday. I need to finish the trunk bulb seal and the trunk hinges, but that is not important for inspection. Glad it's done, so is my wife! lol

 

[chazthespaz]

The body has not been finished. It will need sanded and prepped. I’m going to try and do it all. I’m going for a black out look so having the black fiberglass and gel coat should help.

As far as an engine the car was ordered for a 302W. There are headers and parts for that. The simple answer seems to be a 347 stroker. The frame will accept a 351W so a 427 stroker is not out of the question. I want to start assembling and will probably decide. Whatever it ends up being the plan is to use the Holley Snipper FI unit on E85.

Just my $0.02

A friend built one with a small block Ford. He noted most of the racers back in the day had 289s. While the 427 is a beast, I like your idea to stroke the 302 for a good-handling and still plenty quick Cobra : )

 

[TnT_M]

A friend built one with a small block Ford. He noted most of the racers back in the day had 289s. While the 427 is a beast, I like your idea to stroke the 302 for a good-handling and still plenty quick Cobra : )

It's a stroked 351W. Took the neigbor for a ride after I had it in the driveway idling. He wandered over and was like "who just builds a car...??" lol, this guys does! I have had fun, frustration and learned a lot. What a blast it has been!