Planning Archives - Cobra Dreams

Thoughts and documentation on planning the roadster build

Mar 28, 2025

Adding an LED integrated into the Darkwater Customs (DWC) filler panel. This powerful addition floods...

Nov 16, 2024

I’m gearing up for my BAR visit next week and have been digging into my...

Aug 17, 2024

Originally, I didn’t plan on having a backup camera. I found some examples on the...

Jul 23, 2024

Installing a stereo with speakers and subwoofer into a Factory Five Cobra is one of...

Jul 6, 2024

It’s been great to get to the point to add those finishing touches! Now that...

Jun 3, 2024

Got a few more pics from Ken! Some of these are optional, but I think...

May 24, 2024

My Custom Cobra Car Paint Reveal: 25th Anniversary Masterpiece The big day is finally here!...

May 8, 2024

It’s been a few weeks ago, but we took the chassis up to Ken https://www.facebook.com/streetrodpainter/...

Jan 23, 2024

Modifying the dashboard has been one of the most satisfying parts of the build. Creating a...

Nov 20, 2023

In all the work on the engine lately, we put the GASN Touring sidepipes back...

Build School to Factory Five: Ricardo’s Road to His Mk5 Build Begins
Customer Ricardo T. traveled from Mott Community College’s Build School in Flint, MI, to Factory Five in Wareham, MA, today… The post Build School to Factory Five: Ricardo’s Road to His Mk5 Build Begins appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
Meet the 30th Anniversary Mk5 Roadster & Type 65 Coupe
All Factory Fives are special, and these 30th Anniversary Edition kits are some of the most special we have ever… The post Meet the 30th Anniversary Mk5 Roadster & Type 65 Coupe appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
30th Anniversary Sale: Save Up to $4,199.50 on All Models!
Our 30 Year Anniversary celebration continues in March with one of the biggest sales we’ve ever had. Order your Mk4… The post 30th Anniversary Sale: Save Up to $4,199.50 on All Models! appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
“Wildfire” Blazes Through the Show Circuit
Customer Steve G. poured his heart and soul into his Mk4 Roadster, Wildfire—and the hard work has paid off! Wildfire’s… The post “Wildfire” Blazes Through the Show Circuit appeared first on Factory Five Racing.
Winner’s Circle Project Tours Factory Five!
The Winner’s Circle Project is more than a competition between schools in New York—it’s a hands-on learning experience that blends… The post Winner’s Circle Project Tours Factory Five! appeared first on Factory Five Racing.