Modifying the dashboard has been one of the most satisfying parts of the build. Creating a custom dashboard does add it’s challenges, and any modifications behind the dash also create opportunities to innovate, or in other words, a pain in the butt process (LOL). There were some items that needed modification to finish the dashboard setup: First,…
We’re really trying to get the central transmission tunnel wiring completed so we can drop in the engine & transmission for some test-fitting. We finally moved the car onto the rollers to be able to move it around better – this was pretty exciting! Since it’s been pretty hot, >100F in NorCal, I decided to…
One item that a lot of cobra builders use is a grab handle for the passenger. The last thing you want a passenger to grab hold of, is the windshield – so many cracked windshields this way! The CF dash has a nice space for a handle, so I ordered one from Summit Racing –…
I’ll be honest, the dash has been a lot of work. Tons of wiring, and any new items creates new needs for more wires. I wanted to support the dash a bit more with the under tray panel from Replica Parts which gives more attach points for the CF dash. Obviously since the dash panel…
The carbon fiber dash is ‘new’ for the 25th Anniversary car, it’s pretty slick looking but also not very forgiving in implementation. The original design is an aluminum dash, and you can buy it pre-cut or design your own. The benefit here is that you can wrap your dashboard with leather or other materials which…
My POL and missing parts list is slowly shrinking… 5 boxes arrived! Obviously the front box is “Coyote w/cats” meaning the Coyote headers with Catalytic Converters. I don’t “have” to have the cats, since I’ll be registering SB100 as a 1965 model, but it will help remove some stink and will tone the exhaust down…