If you are here because the car is listed for sale, please read the entire thread which is over 9 pages long. Please don't waste my time and I won't waste yours.
Engine:
For asking price, I will include:
Commonly Asked Questions:
I first saw the car on eBay on 09/24/18 and messaged the seller. Pretty much sight unseen, I purchased the car. I've never purchased a car blindly before nor have I ever even thought about arranging to ship a car 1,627 miles across the country.
My main concern, living in the rust infested north east, was to find a car with minimal to no rust and something that was half presentable from the jump. I wasn't worried about minor issues.
After requesting various pictures to prove it was rust free and arranging a price, I committed but the seller could not find the title. After waiting nearly three weeks for the duplicate title, the seller finally received it and we made the transaction final.
On 10/18/18, I arranged for Montway Auto Transport to transport the car from Texas to Pennsylvania and I purchased a Marti report. On 10/22/18 (my birthday), Montway picked the car up. On 10/25/18 at 1450 hrs., the car was delivered.
It's unclear why the vehicle had a salvage Texas title. I was told due to a theft but it appears that the radiator support has been replaced.
In sum, this is simply a progress thread. I plan to keep the car original in its current trim aside from suspension and engine work.
Engine:
- 302 block
- 3G Alternator
- Anderson N41 cam
- APR Head Bolts
- APR Oil Pump Shaft
- APR Stainless Header Bolts
- BBK 75mm EGR Spacer
- BBK 75mm Throttle Body
- Canton Racing Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
- Comp Cams Double Roller Timing Chain & Gears
- EGR Delete Plate & Plug
- Felpro 9333 Head Gaskets
- Felpro One Piece Pan Gasket
- Ford Performance Throwout Bearing
- Ford Racing Lifters
- Ford Racing Oil Pump
- Ford Racing Valve Covers
- Ford Racing Water Pump
- GT40 Tubular Intake
- K&N Drop In Filter
- Long Tube Headers & H-Pipe
- MC-Maching Anodized Aluminum Throttle Cable Bracket
- Scorpion 1.6 Rockers
- Screamin' Demon Ignition Coil
- Stainless Steel Radiator Support (Black, Small Version)
- SVE Aluminum Radiator (Black)
- Trick Flow Hardened Push Rods
- Trick Flow High Rev Valve Springs
- Trick Flow Injectors (24 lbs)
- Trick Flow Twisted Wedge 170cc Heads
- Under Drive Pullies
- 94-98 Cobra Shift Knob
- Fox Resto LED Bulb Gauge Cluster Kit
- LMR Cup Holder Console
- NOS 93 Cobra Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped by Dallas Custom Steering Wheel
- Pioneer TS-G650 6-1/2" 2-Way Door Speakers
- Rockford Fostage Punch P132 3-1/2" 2-Way Dash Speakers
- Short Shifter
- Sony XAV-AX100 Double Din Digital Multimedia Receiver w/ CarPlay
- Eibach Rear Anti Roll Sway Bar
- Maximum Motorsports Front Tubular Control Arms
- J&M Rear Control Arm Kit
- Prothane Hard Compound Rear Upper Axle Bushings
- Prothane Sway Bar End Link Kit
- Russell Braided Stainless Steel Front Brake Lines
- Steeda Front 3-Point Strut Tower Brace
- SVE Bump Steer Kit
- SVE Coilovers
- Will not pass emissions/inspection as it sits. Smog pump, off-road pipe, cam.
- Pennsylvania title in hand. Branded "Reconstructed" and "Antique".
- Heat is minimal, if any at all. I've been told it needs a new thermostat.
- Leaks power steering fluid. I have the power steering pump rebuild kit.
- Passenger tailpipe was beat from the fuel leak from the previous owner. Pipes were sanded down and sprayed black.
- Car could use a buff/paint correction.
- A/C blew cold over the summer.
For asking price, I will include:
- Both sets of wheels. 15" ten holes with new tires. 16" ponies with new tires.
- NOS 93 Cobra Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped by Dallas Custom Steering Wheel (50 miles on it)
- Ruby Red non-leather steering wheel
- Ruby Red leather wrapped OEM wheel (leather has 201,000 miles on it.. it's worn)
- Period correct radar unit
- Period correct Texas DPS Crimes Code
- Texas DPS yearbook
Commonly Asked Questions:
- No buck tags.
- No original engine/trans.
- Still have the original yellow trunk release button.
- Battery cover is gone. That came off our 1996 Cobra.
- Intake plaque (which was a different, beat up finish) is gone.
- One key for all locks (it's an SSP). I have a newly cut Ford key, two generic spares and blank Ford spare.
- No owner's manual.
- Door decals are still there but will need replaced eventually. "State Trooper" markings are gone.
I first saw the car on eBay on 09/24/18 and messaged the seller. Pretty much sight unseen, I purchased the car. I've never purchased a car blindly before nor have I ever even thought about arranging to ship a car 1,627 miles across the country.
My main concern, living in the rust infested north east, was to find a car with minimal to no rust and something that was half presentable from the jump. I wasn't worried about minor issues.
After requesting various pictures to prove it was rust free and arranging a price, I committed but the seller could not find the title. After waiting nearly three weeks for the duplicate title, the seller finally received it and we made the transaction final.
On 10/18/18, I arranged for Montway Auto Transport to transport the car from Texas to Pennsylvania and I purchased a Marti report. On 10/22/18 (my birthday), Montway picked the car up. On 10/25/18 at 1450 hrs., the car was delivered.
It's unclear why the vehicle had a salvage Texas title. I was told due to a theft but it appears that the radiator support has been replaced.
In sum, this is simply a progress thread. I plan to keep the car original in its current trim aside from suspension and engine work.