XC Cobra #140 - Page 5

Paull · 26-10-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2k

Hi Paul,

You wouldnt be willing to sell the leftover parts from this second AC would you? I am also refurbing one and need a bunch of parts (Plastic casing and some misc parts)

Cheers
Russ

Russ, I have actually sold the remains of the partial unit to the fellow that actually did the work on them for me. Apologies.

74xbkoop · 26-10-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Apologies for not getting back to you sooner. I don't have access to my photo's at the moment, do you still require this?

Hi Paull,

Thanks for getting back to me. The photo is no longer needed I ended up making up a plate to do the job. Shame you have to put the coupe on hold work always gets in the road of play. It will be great to see it finished when ever that be.

Anthony

trimmaster · 13-12-2010, 02:28 PM

Whats the extra line/join/seam in the base of the front seats?

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Originally Posted by Paull

Just a small one for now Louise, but a good one. After many many years, the interior is now finished

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Will be doing some more work on the car tomorrow and Friday so should have some more pics by the weekend.

Bring it on, look forward to seeing another one!!!

Paull · 27-12-2010, 11:19 PM

No pics as yet but big surprises coming tomorrow

memphis2k · 28-12-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

No pics as yet but big surprises coming tomorrow

...today??!

Paull · 28-12-2010, 10:37 PM

Re-sizing the photo's now

Geez Louise · 28-12-2010, 11:45 PM

I feel like "Blackboard" on Mr Squiggle....Hurry up!

Looking forward to seeing the pics.

Paull · 28-12-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

I feel like "Blackboard" on Mr Squiggle....Hurry up!

Looking forward to seeing the pics.

Sorry, wifey told me to make dinner

Geez Louise · 28-12-2010, 11:49 PM

My apologise to the boss. (gotta look after the Minister of Finance

)

Paull · 29-12-2010, 12:01 AM

So, after waiting for 7 years, yes, that's right, 7 long years!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ordered in October 2003 and paid for in February 2004) They have finally arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And here they are

Front

Rear

And now the restoration can continue

More pics to follow over the next few weeks ( and some more tonight too)

gossy · 29-12-2010, 12:20 AM

7 years, are you serious?

Looking great, are you happy with them?

Paull · 29-12-2010, 12:37 AM

I got these back a while ago, just never got round to posting up pics

As most would know, the original heater cores are not available any more (for cars with AC that is) and getting the ones that I had reconditioned just was not happening. So, as I made mention of before, I had 2 new ones made up plus I got another 2 cores made as well. I think they turned out very well indeed

The spare core

Paull · 29-12-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gossy

7 years, are you serious?

Unfortunately yes. Early on, I was told that they were not being made as yet, however, in time, they would be. After a few more years I was then told they production for the XC hardtops would soon commence. Shortly thereafter, the Company doing the job went through a of number 'staffing problems', so another wait began. Time went passed and there was simply no word at all (and I mean quite some time) and then I heard "they'll be here soon". Sure enough, a few months went past and they arrived. Only problem was that they were for manual windows.

So, another wait began. It then got to "they'll be here in a 2 months". This went on for about 6 months. Then, the period got down to "they'll be here in 2 weeks". This then went on for another 6 months and then, once again, all quiet. However, with constant pushing by Tony and George at Superoo, the door trims were promised by Christmas. They did arrive by Christmas time, it's just that Superoo closed its doors on Thursday. Today though, I went and picked them up so all is good now.

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Originally Posted by gossy

Looking great, are you happy with them?

They are not perfect but it is better than nothing.

Paull · 29-12-2010, 01:05 AM

This is another job I got finished a few months ago, the floor pan! Lots of scraping and cleaning followed by a very dirty and smelly paint job.

Before

And after

The plan now for next week will be to;
1) get the underlay & carpet in
2) get the hood lining in (all of which are ready to go)
3) get the rear window in along with the seal & window moulds
4) get the rear parcel shelf in along with the two rear door cards
5) and then the rear seat can go in

I will be leaving the front seats and console out until I have all of the dash in

So, all is happy and good in Cobra 140 land tonight.

Paull · 29-12-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

My apologise to the boss. (gotta look after the Minister of Finance

)

Well of course

She has been very good of late (allowed me to buy the F250 Ambo

) so I must do as I am told

Paull · 29-12-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by trimmaster

Whats the extra line/join/seam in the base of the front seats?

Not sure what you are talking about here. Can you clarify? I have pictures of my seats before as well as a friends Cobra and they all appear to be the same.

TheZHLANE · 29-12-2010, 04:33 AM

looking good

Scooter · 31-12-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Not sure what you are talking about here. Can you clarify? I have pictures of my seats before as well as a friends Cobra and they all appear to be the same.

I think he is referring to the stitched seam across the rearer 1/3 section on the base of the front seats. There should only be the one at the front 1/3.
You can see it clearly in the original pic of Edsel sitting in a Cobra.

XB GS 351 Coupe · 31-12-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Unfortunately yes. Early on, I was told that they were not being made as yet, however, in time, they would be. After a few more years I was then told they production for the XC hardtops would soon commence. Shortly thereafter, the Company doing the job went through a of number 'staffing problems', so another wait began. Time went passed and there was simply no word at all (and I mean quite some time) and then I heard "they'll be here soon". Sure enough, a few months went past and they arrived. Only problem was that they were for manual windows.

So, another wait began. It then got to "they'll be here in a 2 months". This went on for about 6 months. Then, the period got down to "they'll be here in 2 weeks". This then went on for another 6 months and then, once again, all quiet. However, with constant pushing by Tony and George at Superoo, the door trims were promised by Christmas. They did arrive by Christmas time, it's just that Superoo closed its doors on Thursday. Today though, I went and picked them up so all is good now.

They are not perfect but it is better than nothing.

That is insane, where did you get them from???

I had the exact same ones made about 15-20 years ago, was about 1-2 weeks turn around.....they have always been made.

Next time try here:
http://www.consoles.com.au/upholstery_door_trims.htm

trimmaster · 31-12-2010, 05:48 PM

Yes I'm talking about the base of the seat, there is one seam with a listing that pull the trim down. Yours have an extra join/seam.
Check out my pics on
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...32235176789958

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Originally Posted by Scooter

I think he is referring to the stitched seam across the rearer 1/3 section on the base of the front seats. There should only be the one at the front 1/3.
You can see it clearly in the original pic of Edsel sitting in a Cobra.

Paull · 08-01-2011, 01:13 AM

The plan was to have more achieved today but as usual, things don't always got plan

Carpet

A before shot of the turret

And after the new hood lining went in

Couple of pics of the parcel shelf (not properly fitted as yet)

I had wanted to get the rear screen in along with the pinch weld as well as the rear seat and rear door cards but as mentioned above, things weren't going too well so the latter few jobs will have to be put off til later??? However, I will endeavour to get the front and rear screens in as well as the pinchweld in as soon as possible so as to keep the hood lining in place.

One last small job: all of the hydraulic lines are now back, some new and some painted.

Paull · 08-01-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by trimmaster

Yes I'm talking about the base of the seat, there is one seam with a listing that pull the trim down. Yours have an extra join/seam.
Check out my pics on
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...32235176789958

Well, I have done a bit of researching and at a guess, it would appear that there may well be two types of trimming. With respect to my car and another sub 200 number, both of which had/have original trim, show the trim to be as my one is now. However, the higher series number cars appear to have the stitching as shown above.

Are there any other Cobra owners that still have their original trim in their cars and can confirm whether they have it as my one is as Trimmaster shows it as being??

Flogginit · 08-01-2011, 02:40 AM

Hi Paul,
I just found your thread out of the blue. Mate what a read. I have spent the last hour reading it. lots of great feedback on your project and I concur.
I bought my 12 year old son his first car (the XC in my Avatar) and we have begun the restoration process. Not to the extent you are undertaking but what a mission hey!!!!

Just wanted to say congrats its a fantastic car and I look forward to seeing it on the road and at many Ford shows around Perth. I will be reading your thread with great interest as it comes to a conclusion over the coming year.

Adam.

Paull · 08-01-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Flogginit

Hi Paul,
I just found your thread out of the blue. Mate what a read. I have spent the last hour reading it. lots of great feedback on your project and I concur.
I bought my 12 year old son his first car (the XC in my Avatar) and we have begun the restoration process. Not to the extent you are undertaking but what a mission hey!!!!

Just wanted to say congrats its a fantastic car and I look forward to seeing it on the road and at many Ford shows around Perth. I will be reading your thread with great interest as it comes to a conclusion over the coming year.

Adam.

Thanks Adam, muchly appreciated. I take it we will see your XC in a new project thread sometime soon?

trimmaster · 08-01-2011, 10:19 AM

Hey Paul this is getting interesting. The trims in the pics on my page are for cobra #255, I'm trying to find out the number of the car I did prior.

Scooter · 08-01-2011, 11:16 AM

My seats only have the single stitch (no.073) and I bought the old trim out of number 270 odd and it only has the single stitch seam aswell?
Looks like she is coming along well there Paul!
Mine is still at a stand still!

conordec · 08-01-2011, 12:46 PM

perhaps for a few photos you may need to help your build along.... a very LOW mile cobra ;)
http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle/147442

Flogginit · 08-01-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Thanks Adam, muchly appreciated. I take it we will see your XC in a new project thread sometime soon?

Yeah Paull, I will get something up hopefully today.

Paull · 18-01-2011, 01:55 AM

just a small update.

The front screen went in today and the rear screen went in and then came out again. We had problems getting the moulds to stay in the rubber seal (seal is too big) so we thought we would try and get the screen in and then try and fit the moulds - ahhhh NO!

So out it came and we had another go at getting the moulds in. They are mostly in but still need a bit more work to get them sitting right in the rubber seal.

As mentioned above, the front screen went in no problems at all.

Here are few pics

And now the rear screen
Fits perfectly, went in real easy bit now we must battle with the moulds

And now out again with the moulds fitted to the rubber/screen

And lastly, the pinch welds are in too

Paull · 18-01-2011, 02:05 AM

And to finish the night off on a very good note, a good luck story:

Every once in a while you get an offer of assistance and in this case, the work done by a fellow forum member (Cobreta) is simply outstanding!!!

If you have a look at this thread XC Falcon Hardtop rear quarter markers you will see that initially I was unsure as to what the correct lenses were to be fitted and if they were available. However, in time, along came a reasonable second hand set but I was still not real happy with them. So, I took Cobreta up on his offer and this is how it turned out

New ones

And a few pics of the old (original) and the new

In effect, NOS front markers were uses and mint condition ZH Fairlane lenses (red section) were moulded together: very happy indeed!!!!!!!!