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Thanks again guys. I added photos of all the pending Cobra related projects. I'm pushing double digits.

I've changed my focus from buying kits to buying parts. I find it gives me more latitude to build the car(s) I really want instead of limiting me to what the kit gives me.

Good choice no rushing to complete your 29. It never ceases to amaze me how much the wheel/tire choice affects the tone of the car.

My work space is small as well. Rather than trying to give suggestions I'll show you my space and you might get some ideas. My most recent additions are some magnetic knife racks from Ikea to hold my tools.

Watching the car disappear over the edge of the table was my worst nightmare Mike. I'm still in disbelief that nothing broke. According to the SAAC registry Jim approximately (30) Cobras were built with automatic transmissions. For (2) of them to be at the same show would be something.

Thank you gentlemen for the kind words. No more black cars Rex, at least until my painting improves. The FIA Roadster is next on the bench. or maybe COX6010, or maybe the '64 TdF, or maybe the AC Bristol.

Here is the build thread:

The Sebring Cars (I prefer Sebring Roadsters) were the first race cars to use the rack-and-pinion steering as well as the 289 engine. Chassis CSX2127, CSX2128 and CSX2129 derived their name from the Sebring 12-Hour which was the first race they were to compete. However CSX2129 was not completed by AC Cars in time to compete. Phil Hill/Lew Spencer/Ken Miles would finish 11th OA/8th GT in CSX2127 (#12) while Dan Gurney/Dave MacDonald would finish 28th OA/22nd GT in CSX2128 (#15). From Sebring the three cars (CSX2129 was completed shortly after Sebring) were campaigned in the ’63 USRRC delivering the Manufacturers Championship to Shelby and the Drivers Championship to Bob Holbert (CSX2127). I chose to replicate CSX2127 as it appeared at the Continental Divide 150 on August 18th. Base Kit: AMT Cobra, rear flares added Modifications: Hood – Revellogram 427 Cobra modified Race seat – Revellogram Shelby GT350R modified Fuel fill – Revellogram 427 Cobra Quick Jack Points – Revellogram 427 Cobra modified Engine – Historic Racing Miniatures (HRM) FIA Engine Coil & Distributor – R&MCoMD Wheels – HRM Kidney Bean Halibrands Tires – HRM Dunlop Racing (these tires are the correct size/shape, the 1:1 ran Good-Year) Decals – Modelers-roundels/numbers, Slixx-sponsors Toggle Switches – Sakatsu turned aluminum Scratch built – headers, side pipes, header tank, hood center lock Photoetch – hood latches-Sakatsu, racing belt hardwar Paint – Tamiya TS-14 Black, from the can, no clear PS: While preparing to take the photos I manged to knock the car off the table. To my utter amazement the car survived intact. These picture where taken after it bounced off the floor!

Thank you gentlemen. Are here is the wolf revealed. More photos in the Under Glass post.

Nice to see you doing a work in progress Tuilio.

Not that you're going to sneak up on anyone in a 289 with race exhaust but here she is in sheep's clothing. We unveil the wolf next.

Following the death John Surtees, we take a look back at the life of one of the undisputed legends of motor racing. John Surtees earned himself a place in the history books as the only man to win the world championship on both two wheels and four, but it was no fleeting visit to Formula One, as he enjoyed a long career both in and outside of the car. Having been brought up as the son of a three-time British sidecar champion, Surtees was destined to race bikes. He won his first race when he was 17, and by the time he was 26 he had won seven world championships with the famous Italian MV Agusta team. In 1959 -- before he had won his final title -- his universal appeal had earned him a few tests in cars, and he was entered into a race at Goodwood in an F3 Cooper by Ken Tyrrell. Surtees impressed, and in 1960 made the switch to cars full time. Colin Chapman had kept a keen eye on Surtees, and offered him a drive for Lotus in four races of the 1960 season. Surtees showed his competitiveness with second at the British Grand Prix, and looked set to win in Portugal after taking pole position and setting the fastest lap before a radiator problem forced him to retire. Still, he was a man in high demand and was left with a number of offers for the 1961 season. One such offer was from Chapman to partner Jim Clark, but Surtees chose to drive a Cooper. The move yielded no podiums, so he switched to Lola for 1962, which saw some improvement but no race wins as he finished fourth in the championship. John Surtees was signed by Enzo Ferrari in 1963 Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesHis stock was still high in Italy though, and Enzo Ferrari signed Surtees in 1963. The partnership had an encouraging first season, as Surtees won at the Nurburgring for his first world championship victory, and was on the podium on two other occasions. He was unable to challenge Jim Clark for the title though, retiring from three of the last four races and being disqualified for a push start in the other. The following season started badly too, failing to finish three of the first four grands prix. However, another impressive victory in Germany kick-started Surtees challenge, and he won in Italy along with two other podiums to go in to the final race of 1964 five points behind championship leader Graham Hill, and four ahead of Clark. Hill was pushed off the track by Surtees' Ferrari team-mate Lorenzo Bandini, leaving Clark leading with Surtees third. As it stood, Clark would snatch the title, but his engine blew on the final lap, relegating him to fifth and leaving Surtees with the second place he needed to become world champion. Surtees always stood up for what he believed in, regardless of the frictions it caused off track. Following a less competitive 1965 season, he suffered life-threatening injuries during CanAm testing in Canada. His steely resolve saw him battle back to full fitness to take victory at Spa in the second race of the following season, before an ill-fated trip to Le Mans. After being paired with Ludovico Scarfiotti against his wishes, Surtees quit Ferrari and moved to Cooper for the rest of the year. Despite being unable to challenge Jack Brabham, he won in Mexico to finish runner-up in the championship. John Surtees driving for McLaren at the 1968 Mexican Grand Prix Phipps/SuttonSurtees moved to head up Honda's challenge in 1967, and stuck two fingers up at Ferrari with a win at Monza. Honda were uncompetitive the following season though, and after the death of Jo Schlesser in the French Grand Prix at Rouen the team withdrew from Formula One. A disappointing year in a BRM followed before the fiercely determined Surtees took matters back into his own hands by starting his own team. After two unsuccessful seasons Surtees retired from competitive driving to oversee the team full time. A second place for Mike Hailwood at Monza was as good as it got, as a race win proved elusive. Surtees' health was also a problem, with medical problems as a result of his life-threatening CanAm crash. The team folded in 1978. In recent years Surtees had set up the Henry Surtees Foundation in memory of his son, who was killed when hit by a bouncing tyre while competing in a Formula 2 race at Brands Hatch in 2009. He is survived by wife Jane and daughters Leonora and Edwina.

Your going to end up with one impressive work bench Pat.

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The Accuphase P-300 is a great unit. You can pick these up on ebay for a few hundred dollars. Sounds wonderful.

Built many a Tom Daniels' kit as young builder. I like what you have so far.

We had a set of Bose 901s in the basement of our fraternity. They would blow your head off!

I assume you are trying to get the tires tucked inside the fender. Can you shorten the axle? or I have used a chisel blade to scrape off the raised lip. Takes a little effort but gets the job done.

Greetings Evan.

Thanks Randy. I'm anxious to get the roundels and numbers on but they will be the last step - shouldn't be too far away. PS: I just signed up for your mailing list.

Great suggestions.

I used these guys to repair my Akai Reel-to Reel. Did a great job. http://www.musictechnology.com/index.html

Thanks Maxx. Finished front. I may still paint the bolt heads on the jack points.

Ross Brawn the new Technical Director wants to do away with the shark fins. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18820348/ross-brawn-keen-get-rid-shark-fin-engine-covers-f1

What did you use for your Cobra emblems - Keith Mark's decals?