i could probally do all of the above, but i dont have enough time. so i'll stick to installing my FIPK and minor stuff.
Mechanical ability of Terminator Owners
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I hopped up the '57 when I was 18 (it's back to stock). I've "played" with everything since then.
This Cobra is, by far, the easiest thing to get HP out of I've ever seen. What a motor.
Thank you Bill Ford. :bowdown:
Up yours, Jac Nasser. :cuss:
This Cobra is, by far, the easiest thing to get HP out of I've ever seen. What a motor.
Thank you Bill Ford. :bowdown:
Up yours, Jac Nasser. :cuss:
Ive done a couple of full 5.0 performance rebuilds, rebuilt 2 4-cyl import performance motors, even 2 motorcycle motors. Even with all that, im taking my car in for any serious work till the warranty is up. Why bust my knuckles?
You name it, I have done it!!!
I've rebuilt the engine in my 617 rwhp 86GT once so I guess I qualify for the second from the bottom selection...
Paul
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I've done the shifter and K&N FIPK in my '04 Cobra, and used to change the plugs in my old 5.0. Not bad for a girl, huh :-D
Shelley
Shelley
If u cant put a catback on your car, i would feel sorry for you. lol. I have done minor body work, including adding/replacing body panels, and that stuff. I can do most anything on an carb or efi motor( except tune it...me and cpus arnt friends yet). I work with electronics all the time, so i can wire anything. Ive never messed with suspension though. It kinda scares me, and i dont want to make the car fall apart while i drive it. Its ok if it blows up, but not if it falls apart. James
I'm a wannabe Terminator Owner ...
My step dad was good at drinking, and was a master stone mason, but given a screwdriver or a wrench, he'd probably have hurt himself.
I was an aircraft mechanic for years, and that gave me the confidence to read technical manuals (Motor's, Chilton's, etc.), and do as much as possible myself. Have completely rebuilt 2 '65 GTO 389's, their carbs, and shifters. Later on, 2 Chev P/U 283's. I enjoy mechanical work, but lack a lot of equipment - I'm ok on tools though.
Done basic stuff on my '95 Cobra ... rear suspension, brakes all the way around, plugs - cap & wires, been in the valve covers once, carpeting, interior mods ... nothing real heavy.
I'm kind of old (62), so I choose my projects carefully.
Dan
My step dad was good at drinking, and was a master stone mason, but given a screwdriver or a wrench, he'd probably have hurt himself.
I was an aircraft mechanic for years, and that gave me the confidence to read technical manuals (Motor's, Chilton's, etc.), and do as much as possible myself. Have completely rebuilt 2 '65 GTO 389's, their carbs, and shifters. Later on, 2 Chev P/U 283's. I enjoy mechanical work, but lack a lot of equipment - I'm ok on tools though.
Done basic stuff on my '95 Cobra ... rear suspension, brakes all the way around, plugs - cap & wires, been in the valve covers once, carpeting, interior mods ... nothing real heavy.
I'm kind of old (62), so I choose my projects carefully.
Dan
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I can do some work but I get pissed real easy and like to give up. I hate working on cars, I just like breakin them.
Thats why I am in Grad School.
Thats why I am in Grad School.
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10 ASE's, GM master Tech,and Degree in high performance engine building and custom chasis fabrication Just shy of 22 years of age. I get crap from all the old guys at work asking me why the hell i would want in this field. The only thing i would trade it for would be a career in firefighting, but I'd make a lot less money. I work at a dealership that sells everything from Honda's to M5's and 911's, so i get to work on everything. The only bad thing is I haven't been in Charlotte Long enough to buy a house, so no garage right now :cuss:
I've rebuilt a few engines, couple of auto trannys.. about the only thing that I've never done is rebuild a rearend, but I'm no afraid to get into one..
it sure helps that I can take my car onto base and use the auto hobby shop, with it's air tools and where every bay has a lift..
it sure helps that I can take my car onto base and use the auto hobby shop, with it's air tools and where every bay has a lift..
As the saying goes, been there...done that. But now days, I find I just don't have the time anymore so I have alot of the bigger, time-consuming jobs done by someone else. I still enjoy turning wrenches though, so I'll do exhaust, pulley swaps, and small stuff like that.
Ah yes, the good old days of Holley double pumpers. LOL! Not! I tore my '70 Duster 340 apart more times than I want to remember. Must have installed a half dozen different Holley carbs in the 3 years I owned it. But that sucker was fast! Give me EFI any day. 
No $hit! I had one of those, too, and did the same thing! I think I rebuilt it about 3-4 times back in the late 70's. :thumbsup:CobraBob said:
I wish I could change my vote ... times change & I have more experience now.
Screamin'SVT
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Can't say I earn my living as a master mechanic yet, but I am in my second year of a bachelor's program in automotive management technology.. I've already done a few complete motor builds and tranny rebuilds. Always do all the work on my own cars, always will..
I follow directions VERY well! Give me a diagram and I can do almost anything.....:beer:
Being a mechanic is no where near as hard as some of the shyt I deal with on a daily/nightly basis.....:nonono:
Being a mechanic is no where near as hard as some of the shyt I deal with on a daily/nightly basis.....:nonono:
Yeah, I've done all of the above but I'm getting lazy these days.
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