AC Cobra.
Here follows a suite of general pictures, showing frame and body in various stages. |
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Januari 1995. Bodyshell and degreased engine from an -82 Mustang. |
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Beginning to make frame. |
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Rear end is built up around Jaguar axle. |
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Trial-fit with bodyshell and seat and prop-shaft. |
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Front axle. |
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Making certain that a straight line is made throughout drivetrain. |
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Drivers footwell. |
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Front wheelhouse. Notice how much rearwards the engine is assembled. |
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LH front wheelhouse. |
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LH rear wheelhouse with 10 cm shortened drive shafts. Doesnt it look very empty? |
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Main frame parts finished. |
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Front view of finished frame. |
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Top view of RH front wheel. |
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Front axle and bridge that keeps radiator and brackets for 2 fans, one is pushing, one pulling. |
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Rear end with boot lid. |
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Inside boot a shortened Jaguar XJ6 rearend is found with Spax coil-overs. New homemade control arms points rearward - towards center. Holley fuel pump in center, this area is covered with an Opel Ascona B fuel tank and plywood floor. |
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And here owner is bleeding the brakes..... as anyone can see....... |
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Engine bay covered. The rollover loops will be reduced in height by approx. 7 cm. |
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