This update covers test drive time.
Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.
Sunday was an amazing day before the rain coming to NorCal. Many folks recommend driving (aka go-kart, without the body) the car. So, I took the opportunity to drive around. I wanted to see if there are any issues, and so far so good! It was great to see some of the neighbors and kids waving! Getting closer to paint time!!
Merry Christmas 2025 from the Cobra Dreams garage! Roadster #9772 is still a work in progress, but this year brought real momentum on the build. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. For recent community fun, see the 4th Annual Factory Five Sacramento Picnic. Merry Christmas 2025 from kit #9772 Whether you…
This update covers Mounting side exhaust hangers. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. Mounting side exhaust hangers: Upgrading Your Ride: Installing Side Pipes and Headers for the Coyote Engine Once the body was painted, Ken’s team quickly got to work mounting the exhaust side pipes. I chose the Gas’N Touring side…
This update covers Fuel lines are setup. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the Fuel lines are setup I got stuck a few weeks back on the AN fittings for the fuel lines. I think I was just being a bit too ‘light’ on tightening the AN fittings, not the…
This update covers hose install air conditioning. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the hose install air conditioning Now that the condenser and evaporator are installed, they all need to have lines run to make them functional. I’ve never done a/c hoses before and it requires some new tools –…
This update covers the Wilwood electric parking brake. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. Why a Wilwood electric parking brake instead of a hand lever The past month was crazy with California wildfires. Also, we had a few weeks over 105F. So the garage was both smoky and hot! Then things…
This update covers installing carpet seatbelts. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the installing carpet seatbelts We got a lot done (or at least feels like progress) with carpeting, seatbelts, some trim and rear speakers.Carpeting wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. It can be tedious, but…
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