My first build. AKA junkyard denied.

[XThe ResurrectionX]

Originally Posted by STIpend

I see you removed the stock strut tower brace to clear the intake.

I wonder if the horizontal part of the brace that interferes can be cut out.
Would what's left be enough to help stiffen the chassis?
( I have the same issue.)

If I do anything I will add an edelbrock STB. But I doubt it at this point.

[XThe ResurrectionX]

So I am installing a new to me longblock. 80K out of an F-150. B-Cam, new oil pump and timing set are going in. Possibly heads, depends on cash as I would love to get a new convertor and gears first..

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Some new quick pics.

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Smog pump is bypassed, ABS deleted.

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Ironic the last shot is interior. Just bought a full interior from a 98 Cobra that is just mint! Also bought the top,doors, rims, and other stuff. Since winter is almost here and I have no garage this will be moving slower, but I have got a TON of goodies to be installing!

Also going to freshen up the long block I got as a freebie with a TFS stage 1, and see what kind of deal I can get on heads and a converter.

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Pics coming today, will be removing and installing new convertible top and starting interior.

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How about some quick pictures!
Old Top


Old top officially out! Effin thing was ugly!!

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New top!


Some new wheels also..

[Armo98GT]

Coming along. Was the top hard?

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Convertible. It could come along faster if the weather was working with me. I am running out of places to store parts at a rapid pace! Interior is getting gutted thursday, then dynamat and new interior.

[russ3747]

how difficult was it to replace the convertable top?

[XThe ResurrectionX]

Originally Posted by russ3747

how difficult was it to replace the convertable top?

Took 3 hours, but I actually stripped the entire assembly from another car. All I had to do was bolt it in, square it up and reattach the hydraulic lines. I kept the extra pump for a back up.

[eleanorfox]

Originally Posted by XThe ResurrectionX

Took 3 hours, but I actually stripped the entire assembly from another car. All I had to do was bolt it in, square it up and reattach the hydraulic lines. I kept the extra pump for a back up.

That is what I did, I went the 03/04 Cobra cloth route

[XThe ResurrectionX]

Originally Posted by eleanorfox

That is what I did, I went the 03/04 Cobra cloth route

I stripped tons of parts from a 98 cobra vert. I started the interior this week, the next group of pics are a nice improvement! I love how the car is coming along!

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Here are some shots of the interior stripped and I added some Dynamatt.

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So I did some dynamatt, and have been doing alot of wiring. Battery relocation with 0 gauge, 4 gauge to the Alternator, and 4 gauge to a distribution block under the cup holder in the center console. The new carpet, center console, and passengers side seat are all in. Now I am just working on wiring on the drivers side before that gets closed up.

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And the convertible top still can not open. The rear window doesnt seem to drop, and I dont know how to fix that.. If anyone in NJ is good with that stuff, hit me up please.

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new pics to be added today. Some good progress, hope to hit the track by june or july!

[johnny turbo5.0]

Nice work so far! Coming along nicely

[92LX-5.8]

Lets see them pics

[stackz88]

Originally Posted by XThe ResurrectionX

so how long you gonna leave that intake manifold bolt out?? just go to the u-pull and snag one already...

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funny story, there is no place to bolt it. If i switch the intake around, it would. Havent figured that out. And I took new pics, but havent uploaded. I apologize and will do it asap!

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So I have relocated the battery to the trunk, I followed the diagrams on this site. I still have to mount the 200 amp breaker, and wire the kill switch. But felt like making sure I had everything right so far.

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Now after removing the battery tray, I see I have some cleaning and possible welding to do. To all you guys with the sick smoothed out engine bay, I hate you lmao. I have alot to do underhood!

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This is the other side of the trunk. Carpet and sound deadening material will go back in this week. I wanted to mount everything and make sure if is where I want.

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Speaking of underhood. I got this off craigslist for $100.00 worth every penny IMO.

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And where the work has been spent most. Interior is almost back together. Stripped a 98 cobra interior. Seats are all MINT! Fronts arent in, as I am still doing alot of wiring under dash. They will stay cleaner in storage..

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The center console is the 98 version, no ashtray. I ran 4 gauge to a distribution block under the cupholder. From there is power for my MSD box (wire seen), tach, nitrous, purge, and later for other gauges. I plan to run relays for everything and drop the relay pack where the old mach amp is in the dashboard.
Floormats may lead to a theme I am going for. Did I mention I just need a front bumper for the clone to be complete.

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I regret that I didnt get the cobra dash now. I still have the two tone, and that needs to go. Also I will have more updates the next two weeks since I am taking vacation and will have a few days of solid time with the car. Have I mentioned how much I am enjoying this project?

[badbrad]

doing a great job man...

[XThe ResurrectionX]

Thank you! Time is the issue, i have boxes of parts here but no time!

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so my update. Shortblock is going to the machine shop this week, either rings and bearings or .030 overbore. Should be together soon!

[925GT]

Looks much better.