Got back home late last night and spent a couple hours in the garage continuing the tear down of the T top car. Got the radiator and front end removed. Found confirmation of a front end collision in the top rails - both are somewhat buckled.
Pulled the buck tag off as well:
Pulled the cribs from under the table then lifted the Cobra onto them. Got the new dipstick and coolant sensor installed. Now the fan kicks on as it should and the handheld keeps up with my gauge, so all is good there now. I'll most likely take it off the cribs tomorrow and take it out for a drive to let the system self learn a little more. I think I'm going to put the braces on hold until I get the rockers and floor pans replaced. I crawled around under it again after I got it lifted, there's a small problem area on the passenger side floor at the front seat rear mount along the rocker seam. Between that and the rust showing it's ugly side on the rockers, it's time to get them taken care of before I get crazy with some of this other stuff. So the plan is to get the T top car stripped down so I can dispose of the shell, then turn my attention to tearing the Cobra down for it's surgeries and additions.
Thanks for the reply . That's the price range I was thinking . I am pretty comfortable doing most things mechanical and not fearful of body stuff. . I'll check out your build .Personal opinion - I think he's awful proud of it. That being said, I guess it would depend on the damage it [actually] has and the condition of the underside. The interior doesn't look horrible all things considered, and it very well could be a solid foundation. Without laying eyes on it, I'd say somewhere in the $1500-2000 range wouldn't be outrageous. I'd look real close at the radiator support and the upper frame rails where the fenders mount for sure. As for the underside, I'd also pay pretty close attention there and judge it according to your comfort level with panel replacement and fabrication skills. While the aftermarket is growing for them, there's still a lot that isn't available new.
For reference, look at the last few pages of my build thread. I just purchased a basket case from northern Wisconsin for parts and paid in the price range I've given. For me, it was well worth it - but it's definitely [not] a project car.
The 2400 car just became 2000. It's pretty crusty but it's 10mi from me so shorter tow.. I plan on a 302 swap . The car is auto but I'd like a Tremec 5. I have a lot of research to do. I'll be hanging here a lot. I build and sell dulcimers to finance my projects . Keeps me off the streets.I don't think it ever goes away. My uncle is about your age and brings home a new project about every other year. In between times he's out tinkering and restoring them. Gives him something to do with his free time, which I don't think is much different than most.
Thank you very much.Sounds like a solid plan. Just be aware that some V8 specific stuff is damn near unobtainable. But I happen to know a guy with some stuff that may be of use.Pay attention to the classifieds in the coming months, stuff will be posted here when I finally get around to trying to let it all go.
Thank you very much.
DoneYou need to make a post the Welcome Wagon forum so I don't have to keep approving your posts.
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