Construct a street legal, Shelby Cobra 427 replica for under $20,000 and complete it within a year. Authenticity and period accuracy is not my primary goal; safety, performance and reliability are. Car will serve as a daily driver.
May 2001
Body and Aluminum Panel Removal COMPLETE
June 2001
Front Suspension
COMPLETE
July 2001
TDY to Ft Belvoir
August 2001
Fuel Tank and FilterCOMPLETE
Pedal Box and Pedals COMPLETE
Master Cylinder and Push RodCOMPLETE
Aluminum-Floor Panels COMPLETE
Aluminum-Footboxes COMPLETE
September 2001
Fuel, Brake and Battery Lines COMPLETE
Engine Preparation COMPLETE 12/12/01
Engine Installation COMPLETE 1/21/02
October 2001
Accelerator and Clutch Cable COMPLETE 1/26/02
Mass Air and Fuel Vapor Canister COMPLETE 1/27/02
Radiator, Hoses and Fan Shroud COMPLETE 2/2/02
Wiring Harness and EEC IV
November 2001
Gauges and Pod Installation N/A
Aluminum Trunk and Sidewall
Emergency Brake COMPLETE 3/14/02
Steering shaft and pillow blockCOMPLETE 3/14/02
Wheels, tires and ride height COMPLETE 3/14/02
Checking the running gear COMPLETE 3/14/02
FIRST FIRE (Hopefully) COMPLETE 3/14/02
December 2001
Footbox Top
Rubber Aluminum Edge Seal
Roll Bar Drilling
Body Mounting
GO KART COMPLETE
January 2002
Body Prep
Trunk-License Plate Light
Trunk- Hinges
Trunk-Latch
Hood Handles
Badges
Fuel Neck and Gas Cap
Windshield
Side View Mirror
February 2002
Body Prep
Doors and Hinges
Check Straps
Aluminum-Nose Floor and Walls
Aluminum-Cockpit and Trunk
Side Exhaust
Roll Bar
Rear View Mirror
March 2002
Body to the painter
Dash and Gauges
Ignition and Turn Signal
Carpet
April 2002
Body to the painter
Carpet
Seats
Seat Harness
Final Seat Install
Shifter
Front & Rear Wheel Splash Guards
Lights and Accessory Wiring
May 2002
Completion - Goal is 2002 Carlisle Car Show
