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

[dkp_cobra]

Has anybody interest in a picture story of how I recreate my MK 4?
   
   Starting from here:
   


   Now, I am here:
   


   
   I can tell you that it is not possible to remove the boot without cuting it into some pieces (well, not as long as the body is still on the frame).

[linklaw]

Looks like a big job. Are you going to change the color when you restore it? Have you been able to source new interior components? If so, please let us know where. John

[dkp_cobra]

The previous owner modified the complete interior so I will _not_ restore it in it's original state. I will use the Smith instruments (Cobra line) and try to reduce the number of switches and lights.
   
   See here the dashboard currently used:
   

   
   Concerning the colour: I don't know. In the SAAC register the car is noted in black with a red interior. Quite nice I think. The previous owner repainted the interior into black. I think of a new black body with a bordeux interior. What's your opinion?

[AK1131]

Make it RED!
   
   What year is your MKIV?
   
   Thank,
   AK1131

[TLegate]

Dark red...!!!

[linklaw]

I like black with a dark red interior or silver with black.  My car is Mercedes Nautical Blue (medium blue) with a white stripe and black interior.

[cobham cobra]

Black and black gets my vote, I think your car looks great in the first photo - John.

[TLegate]

I wonder why you like black/black John..? But you have a point. I nearly went down that route on my car - one day maybe...
   
   dkp - as well as being a good source of all Cobra parts, it might be worth contacting Gerry at Hawk Cars. He has just converted a MkIV to 'original' (MkIII-type) specifications, with the advantage of a longer pedal box, with the pedals mounted about 50cm forward and the seat mounted further back. It has a recessed wing-mounted fuel filler, original-style dashboard. The car has MkIV suspension, but with better springs, and the looks of an original - a Mk 3.5 ? I took a couple of photos yesterday and will try to load them here. It could be one of the best, most useable of all Cobras! Maybe. I look forward to trying it out some time soon.
   contact: gerry@hawkcars.co.uk  or call (UK) 1892 750341

[jbottini]

Could the nose be a "lightweight"?
   Linklaw, give me a call...I'm having the interior redone. had the seats re stuffed/restretched. Have a "colorist" cleaning, stripping and redying seats, doors, dash and misc interior parts. Seats are done and you'd never know it sat in CA sunshine...seats look like new!!!

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by dkp_cobra
   
Has anybody interest in a picture story of how I recreate my MK 4?
   ...

   Definitely!
   The Dash will certaily benefit from de-cluttering, what other work needs doing?

[Jan_AC_MKIV_1227]

The car looks real nice to me in it's current state, like the rims as well !!

[Emmanueld]

I don't see the point of messing with it! What are you trying to accomplish?
   
   Emmanuel

[jbottini]

Jan, Aren't the rims standard 15 or 16 inch compomotives? Jim

[Mark IV]

Those are the 15" rims.
   Rick

[Jan_AC_MKIV_1227]

I'm really getting fired up about the 15's, I might pick up a set with the Goodyear billboards to alternate once in a while...