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Since: Nov 20, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:05 am
Post subject: FFR Kit
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I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish
to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and
difficulty of the project?

>> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

Just another guy

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Since: Nov 22, 2007
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:17 am Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Here's a buddy I know who's in the middle of completing his FFR kit. It is a beauty. http://tinyurl.com/36nmxf SSIII wrote: > I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish > to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and > difficulty of the project? -- spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:18 am Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

SSIII wrote: > I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish > to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and > difficulty of the project? The basic kit is very easy to install. No special tools needed, just the basic auto mechanics stuff. Of course, the more "options" you choose, the more complicated it gets. check out www.ffcobra.com -- ..boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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Since: Sep 19, 2007
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Pardon me: I don't mean to sound like I'm picking on you but. Haven't you ever heard of a TIG welder? RK "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.DeleteThis@wahoo.org> wrote in message news:hp71j.26024$Zn.24971@edtnps90... > Here's a buddy I know who's in the middle of completing his FFR kit. It is > a > beauty. > > http://tinyurl.com/36nmxf > > SSIII wrote: > >> I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish >> to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and >> difficulty of the project? > > -- > spacecowboy.DeleteThis@wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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Since: Nov 22, 2007
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:56 am Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Don't really understand what your reference is to? Refinish King wrote: > Pardon me: > > I don't mean to sound like I'm picking on you but. Haven't you ever heard > of a TIG welder? > > RK > "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.TakeThisOut@wahoo.org> wrote in message > news:hp71j.26024$Zn.24971@edtnps90... >> Here's a buddy I know who's in the middle of completing his FFR kit. It >> is a >> beauty. >> >> http://tinyurl.com/36nmxf >> >> SSIII wrote: >> >>> I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish >>> to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and >>> difficulty of the project? >> >> -- >> spacecowboy.TakeThisOut@wahoo.org -- spacecowboy.TakeThisOut@wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

Refinish King

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Since: Sep 19, 2007
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:56 am Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

A TIG welder is a little arc torch: It will weld aluminum, at a lower temperature than a MIG or gas welder. You can virtually run a bead to seal the whole seam. RK "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org> wrote in message news:yKs1j.26198$Zn.3092@edtnps90... > Don't really understand what your reference is to? > > Refinish King wrote: > >> Pardon me: >> >> I don't mean to sound like I'm picking on you but. Haven't you ever heard >> of a TIG welder? >> >> RK >> "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org> wrote in message >> news:hp71j.26024$Zn.24971@edtnps90... >>> Here's a buddy I know who's in the middle of completing his FFR kit. It >>> is a >>> beauty. >>> >>> http://tinyurl.com/36nmxf >>> >>> SSIII wrote: >>> >>>> I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish >>>> to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and >>>> difficulty of the project? >>> >>> -- >>> spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org > > -- > spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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Since: Nov 22, 2007
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Thanks I know what a TIG is but why the reference at all? We're talking kitcars and posted a link to a friend's kitcar and his build. Maybe you're referring to his pop riveting the panels together? Refinish King wrote: > A TIG welder is a little arc torch: > > It will weld aluminum, at a lower temperature than a MIG or gas welder. > > You can virtually run a bead to seal the whole seam. > > RK > "Just another guy" <spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org> wrote in message > news:yKs1j.26198$Zn.3092@edtnps90... >> Don't really understand what your reference is to? >> >> Refinish King wrote: >> >>> Pardon me: >>> >>> I don't mean to sound like I'm picking on you but. Haven't you ever >>> heard of a TIG welder? >>> >>> RK >>> "Just another guy" <spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org> wrote in message >>> news:hp71j.26024$Zn.24971@edtnps90... >>>> Here's a buddy I know who's in the middle of completing his FFR kit. It >>>> is a >>>> beauty. >>>> >>>> http://tinyurl.com/36nmxf >>>> >>>> SSIII wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish >>>>> to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and >>>>> difficulty of the project? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org >> >> -- >> spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org -- spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Maybe I misquoted someone? I thought someone was complaining about having to do all that rivetiting. Sorry if I was misunderstood. RK PS Enjoy the kitcar, the most rewarding thing I ever did, besides restorations. "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org> wrote in message news:5qJ1j.9393$Ji6.1560@edtnps89... > Thanks I know what a TIG is but why the reference at all? We're talking > kitcars and posted a link to a friend's kitcar and his build. Maybe you're > referring to his pop riveting the panels together? > > Refinish King wrote: > >> A TIG welder is a little arc torch: >> >> It will weld aluminum, at a lower temperature than a MIG or gas welder. >> >> You can virtually run a bead to seal the whole seam. >> >> RK >> "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org> wrote in message >> news:yKs1j.26198$Zn.3092@edtnps90... >>> Don't really understand what your reference is to? >>> >>> Refinish King wrote: >>> >>>> Pardon me: >>>> >>>> I don't mean to sound like I'm picking on you but. Haven't you ever >>>> heard of a TIG welder? >>>> >>>> RK >>>> "Just another guy" <spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org> wrote in message >>>> news:hp71j.26024$Zn.24971@edtnps90... >>>>> Here's a buddy I know who's in the middle of completing his FFR kit. >>>>> It >>>>> is a >>>>> beauty. >>>>> >>>>> http://tinyurl.com/36nmxf >>>>> >>>>> SSIII wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have been looking at a cobra kit from Factory Five Racing, and wish >>>>>> to buy one in the future, any advice on the construction and >>>>>> difficulty of the project? >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org >>> >>> -- >>> spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org > > -- > spacecowboy.RemoveThis@wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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Since: Nov 22, 2007
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:56 am Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Good point on welding instead of riveting. I hadn't thought about it before. Can you build a FFR Cobra by TIG instead of rivets? The rivet pattern does criss-cross the panels. It looks pretty impressive with all those rivets. The website does seem to complain about sore wrists from riveting the panels together. I would purchase an air riveter after seeing how many rivets you have to do. Which kitcar did you build? Refinish King wrote: > Maybe I misquoted someone? > > I thought someone was complaining about having to do all that rivetiting. > > Sorry if I was misunderstood. > > RK > > PS > Enjoy the kitcar, the most rewarding thing I ever did, besides > restorations. -- spacecowboy RemoveThis @wahoo.org >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:04 am Post subject: Re: FFR Kit [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Just another guy wrote: > Good point on welding instead of riveting. I hadn't thought about it before. > Can you build a FFR Cobra by TIG instead of rivets? The rivet pattern does > criss-cross the panels. Not really. The rivets mostly hold aluminum panels to a steel frame. There are some seams, but welding after riveting seems pointless to me. > > It looks pretty impressive with all those rivets. The website does seem to > complain about sore wrists from riveting the panels together. I would > purchase an air riveter after seeing how many rivets you have to do. > I purchased an air river from Harbor Freight. Cheap, but it worked fine. After I was "done" with the build, I sold it to someone else. -- ..boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >> Stay informed about: FFR Kit

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