Heat Shields
In truth I was in two minds about the heat shields and the final result shows it! Initially I was going to fully line both foot boxes as I have […]
Competing the engine bay
I have read a good deal on the web about lining the engine bay. I had decided not to line the wheel arches but I still needed to have heat […]
Clutch change
The T5 was delivered with the normal Ford cable actuated arm. I needed to change this for the original hydraulic actuated set up. Gerry has a rig to drill the […]
Gearbox flange
Whilst I had the gearbox out to fit the new actuator I ground down the rear flange to provide increased clearance with the chassis. I had made an attempt to […]
Engine Bay Preparation
The original AC Cobras all had white foot boxes….I took a while to decide what I would do in preparation of the engine bay. Should i paint the foot boxes, […]
Finally fitted the fuel pump
I have finally located the fuel pump. I was struggling to find the right way to provide some isolation from the chassis as recommended in many forum entries. I received […]
Preparation of the body begins!
I have finally bought suitable protection mask for drilling fiberglass so can now get on with cutting out parts of the body. It didn’t take long once I worked out […]
Prop Shaft now installed
One of the quickest jobs yet, all it took was 4 bolts and careful positioning to slide into the gearbox. Gerry had it made for me based on the measurements […]
Installation of the engine and gearbox!
The Engine and T5 gearbox turned up from Roadcraft on Friday. With the help of a mates Engine crane we were able to have the engine and gearbox installed in […]
Engine nearly ready for delivery
I took a very short trip to Roadcraft to see Brian and the engine he has been building for me. I needed to make the last few choices to the […]
Hawk 289 FIA AC Cobra Replica - St Piran 