'tool time' story: how I recreate my MK 4

[dkp_cobra]

Although the position for the glove box is identical to the old position I thought it may be a good idea to test whether it still fits. Well, it did't fit. It was to deep. Thus I had to cut it and modify it a little bit.
   

   
   I used board for modelling the shape:
   

   
   This is the (previous) result after removing the board model. The next step is sanding and sealing it with a layer of resin.
   

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by dkp_cobra
   ...The previous owner had no accident. Maybe the first owner. But is doesn't look like an accident...

   
   
   OK, so Mum & Dad have gone on holiday & you know where the keys are hidden. [}:)]
   You take a spin to meet your mates and roar up to the kerb...a little too close to the kerb, erm...actually on the kerb. You barely hear the scraping noise over the sound of the V8 burble...And the hissing sound of 15 pals` sharp intake of breath. [:0]
   Ooops. [xx(]
   The local bodyshop say "We can fix it by Friday for £200, but it`s gonna be a bodge. BUT....Daddy will never know." [)]
   You have to take an evening job right through the summer to pay off the bank loan, but Daddy never found out.
   
   




   *(OK, it was a Volvo, not a Cobra, and there was no V8 burble, but maybe the rest of the above is a teensy, weensy bit true and happened to a 16 year old who is now nearly 40!)

[dkp_cobra]

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68
   

quote:Originally posted by dkp_cobra
   ...The previous owner had no accident. Maybe the first owner. But is doesn't look like an accident...

   
   
   OK, so Mum & Dad have gone on holiday & you know where the keys are hidden. [}:)]
   You take a spin to meet your mates and roar up to the kerb...a little too close to the kerb, erm...actually on the kerb. You barely hear the scraping noise over the sound of the V8 burble...And the hissing sound of 15 pals` sharp intake of breath. [:0]
   Ooops. [xx(]
   The local bodyshop say "We can fix it by Friday for £200, but it`s gonna be a bodge. BUT....Daddy will never know." [)]
   You have to take an evening job right through the summer to pay off the bank loan, but Daddy never found out.
   
   




   *(OK, it was a Volvo, not a Cobra, and there was no V8 burble, but maybe the rest of the above is a teensy, weensy bit true and happened to a 16 year old who is now nearly 40!)
   

   
   [] Nice story. Sounds a little bit like Tom Cruise in "Risky Business".

[dkp_cobra]

This is the look of the professional work from Brooklands Motor Company:
   

   
   observe the quality of the weld
   

   
   I think this is still the best way to mount your number plate. No holes in the boot lid are necessary:
   

   
   (the white film covers the polished stainless steel)

[cobham cobra]

Why not just use double sided foam tape to mount the rear number plate?
   Keep up the great work with your thread I'm enjoying following your progress.
   Cheers - John.

[dkp_cobra]

Why not just use double sided foam tape to mount the rear number plate?

   
   too easy 

[dkp_cobra]

When I open my doors they swing fast until they are stopped by the frame. Look here:
   

   
   That's not good for the frame and especially not for the body. I recognized in another MK IV that the doors didn't swing themselve but one have to push them. Has anybody an idea how this works?
   
   Otherwise I have the following solution:
   

   
   Now, the doors don't smash against the frame metal-to-metal.
   

[dkp_cobra]

After painting the glove box:
   


   
   well, it doesn't look new but I think it's ok for something you won't see it again.
   
   My seats are finished. Here is what the saddler did:
   


   No head rest anymore:
   

[runt]

Fantastic restoration by a true perfectionist,please keep posting.
   
   Paul.[]

[fast_4]

Please post more of your project, this will give all IV owners a look at how our cars are built, an a good view of area's that we are unable to see !
   
                     Thank You for your posting labors!

[dkp_cobra]

Currently, I am waiting for my welder to attach the new ait sccop. Here is a picture of the current status:
   



   
   In the meantime I had a look at my axles to check the power coating. These are the parts which should be renewed:
   

   
   I had the impression that it is not good to have a powder coating for the differential mounting bracket. I removed the powder coating (well, at least what was still there):
   

   
   Next time it will be painted with a special paint for chassis.
   
   Now, here comes the riddle of the weekend: how should this fit?
   

   
   I tried it from the side:
   
   


   
   And yes, it worked:
   

   
   The brakes before reconditioning:
   

[dkp_cobra]

The brakes after sandblasting:
   
   


   The powder coat cannot be removed with sand blasting. But in the oven with 350°C the powder burns. Terrible look:
   

[dkp_cobra]

The air scoop is welded to the body. I think it is quite nice. Totally different look now. Today, we delivered the cobra to the painter.
   
   

[dkp_cobra]

The brakes after painting before assembling:
   

   
   Of course all pots will be replaced. Some of the old ones are quite rusty. Here a family photo the old and the new ones:
   

   
   Now, they are finished and wait for the rest of the car:
   

[wenzeh]

Hi Peter,
   
   I am also living near Bremen and just this week bought my MK IV Cobra with an very early number - AK 1005 - the car came from Switzerland and was I think originally red.
   
   Would love if we could meet and maybe you could help me going through the same pain you go through - looks like a big job!
   
   Heinz