96 eaton swap project

[1mean57]

Hello all just picked up a 96 cobra after selling my 07 gt last year .I missed having a stang and have always liked these body styles so found a clean drop top a few weeks ago . as you can see I'm already diving into the project and figured I'd freshen her up with a new color to get me motivated .Ordered an eaton swap last week and have plans on ordering a 4.75 stoker in the next few weeks. hope u all enjoy the build and follow along

 

[1mean57]

let me know what you guys think about the color

 

[JRMotorsports55]

Color looks great! What is that from?

 

[1mean57]

Thanks man it's called predawn grey mica from the newer toyotas. I'll take a few outdoor pics when the sun comes out again . will be finishing up the bumpers next week and getting some wheels and tires and springs next week also

 

[arayray]

Love the color!

 

[josephcostello]

Color looks really nice on that car.

 

[1mean57]

Thanks guys !! Def looks better on a cobra then a siena van lol

 

[1mean57]

 

[svtcobralover]

Can you elaborate on the process of how you painted your car? I've been thinking about attempting this myself

 

[1mean57]

We there's so many different ways people go about it some ways work better for others.... besides the quarter panel and alot of rock chips the body was in great shape.So after doing the body work I basicly like to wet sand the whole car in 400 to make sure it's level and no dirt or chip marks. Then I hot the areas I've worked with a urathane surfacer primer so I have atleast 3-5 mils of build to level out and get smooth

 

[1mean57]

Somtines those areas need more sanding to get straint...I think I shot my quarter panel atleast 3 times to get its strait... then when all is said and done I hit it with an epoxy sealer then let flash 30 mins and check for any defects then move onto the base and then clear...it would take me forever to detail every step but if u have any pacific questions feel free to ask

 

[1mean57]

And just to elaborate the 400 grit is only used on panels that don't need leveling....there's many other grits used for leveling fillers and surfacers

 

[1mean57]

have a few update pix for you guys. Not the best pix but have lowering springs and wheels on the way I'll keep you guys updated

 

[1mean57]

I tinted the taillights with tuxedo black...you can see the pearl flakes in the clear

 

[1mean57]

sorry for the crapy pix once I get the wheels on I'll post better pix

 

[1mean57]

Oh and got this in last week going to start moding the spare 96 harness I have and tie in the coil on plug loom and make it nice and clean....no egr bs eather

 

[1mean57]

 

[1mean57]

Well guys got some new wheels installing some new springs shocks and j&m rear control arms this week so I'll keep u guys posted....been tryen to get this thing smogged and found they where running mil illuminator with the stoock cats...yikes!!! Was getting Code p0156 and found a burnt connector..so going to run the new mil eliminators and new 02 sensor and hope I can pass smog...ouch

 

[Recon]

Oh wow that is a nice car. Excellent work!


Sent from somewhere in the Twilight Zone.

 

[1mean57]