Body, paint, interior & exterior
This update covers custom door cards. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. Why I finally installed the custom door cards Believe it or not, I have about 1,300 miles on the car. Then I realized the door cards still sat on a shelf. So I pulled them out and treated the…
This update covers light in my trunk. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the light in my trunk Adding an LED integrated into the Darkwater Customs (DWC) filler panel. This powerful addition floods the trunk with light. This solves the common problem of no visibility in the trunk when it’s…
This update covers modifying the shifter handle. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. I’m gearing up for my BAR visit next week and have been digging into my website. After reviewing it, I realized it’s time to add more content. I share a ton of updates on TheFactoryFiveForum.com, but my site…
This update covers wheel well splash guard. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the wheel well splash guard If you’ve looked up close on a Factory Five cobra – there is quite a gap between the body, frame, and sheet metal behind the seats. It’s almost crazy to think of…
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 backup camera installation. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. Why add a backup camera at all? Originally I did not plan on a backup camera. Then I found examples on the forums. Also, the Alpine touchscreen already supports front and rear cameras. So I thought, why not? First…
This update covers stereo install guide. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. stereo install guide: Why put a stereo in a Factory Five Cobra? Installing a stereo with speakers and a subwoofer in a Factory Five Cobra sparks debate. Can you hear it? Is it worth it? Why do it? It…
It’s been great to get to the point to add those finishing touches! Now that the car looks like “a car” I can do other stuff like add essentials, but also design adders. The rear view mirror and side mirrors are a must have, at least a driver side mirror. I opted for the Breeze…
This update covers Breeze Radiator Cowl. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the Breeze Radiator Cowl A really nice addition that many people add to their build is the Breeze Automotive Radiator Cowl Cover. Not only does it button up the engine bay nicely, it helps to force the air…
This update covers Custom Paint Update. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the Custom Paint Update I am so excited to announce that the car is back from Ken! It looks absolutely amazing! The whole process took about 2 months. Some of this time was spent waiting for PG&E to…
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