Thread: For Dave Severson

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At a little local show today the 1969 Cobra "Tribute" made it's appearance. As noted it's running a 460CI engine, which is bigger than the 428CI that would have been in the car from the factory. It's not an OEM Cobra Jet, but is a nicely done replication of the original with a steroid pump.

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Very nicely done clone, and probably a great cruizer with the 460 power! A three pedal car besides! Thanks for the pics and info Roger!!!!!

I'm guessing he would really rather have a blue car--------------

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

I'm guessing he would really rather have a blue car--------------

Not sure what you mean, Jerry. I had posted one picture of this car last year from a local "Ford Only" show, and Dave expressed then that he sure wished I had taken pic's from more angles, so when I saw it yesterday I remembered the request.

I maybe wrong, but I believe he's referring to the motor garnish, plug wires and conduits, all blue. I like the contrast it gives, look close and even the vacuum advance cover is blue.

Roger, I'm guessing Jerry is making reference to the (IMO) god awful ugly blue convoluted hose covering running around the engine compartment. I personally dislike that stuff when it's used, especially when the color choice stands out like a sore thumb as in this case.

Mike

Originally Posted by 36 sedan

I maybe wrong, but I believe he's referring to the motor garnish, plug wires and conduits, all blue. I like the contrast it gives, look close and even the vacuum advance cover is blue.

Originally Posted by Mike52

Roger, I'm guessing Jerry is making reference to the (IMO) god awful ugly blue convoluted hose covering running around the engine compartment. I personally dislike that stuff when it's used, especially when the color choice stands out like a sore thumb as in this case.

Mike

Could be, but I was not sure if the "...he would really rather have..." was referring to the owner of the car or that Dave would rather the car be blue as opposed to the light mint green that the owner chose for the re-paint on the ground up restoration. Doesn't matter - all I'm doing is passing on the pictures that Dave wished I'd have taken a year ago

Nice looking car,no matter what..I wouldn't say no to it, either...

Me neither!!! But since we're internet "bench racing" I'll say that there's something about the stance that bugs me. The wheel fitment and maybe the tires are not sitting like I would like it to. So I would love to own this to "correct" it to my preferences

Yep, and the oil stains from the license plate leak totally turns me off too.

His car, his money, but I do have a question. I was told years ago that the rubber biscuit on the top shock mount should not extend pass the washer, right or wrong?

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

His car, his money, but I do have a question. I was told years ago that the rubber biscuit on the top shock mount should not extend pass the washer, right or wrong?

I think that ideally you tighten the nut until the rubber meets the washer OD, but that's from memory and from a loooooooong time ago......

Originally Posted by rspears

I think that ideally you tighten the nut until the rubber meets the washer OD, but that's from memory and from a loooooooong time ago......

That's how I was taught many moons ago.

I don't remember if all shocks did, but, on many (maybe all) shocks upper end, the shaft is bigger than the thread size and you tighten the nut/washer down til the washer ID bottomed out on the bigger shaft size below the threaded portion---------

Whoever had put the front shocks on the Vette had done just that and the rubber was practically non existent and they were a real bear to get off.