Tweaks so far

These are the mods that I've made so far. Unfortunately I wasn't thinking about
photos for a website when I changed the engine, so no before photo of that, sorry.  

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I guess I should have cleaned the engine bay before
taking the photo! 

The new engine is a Ford Racing 302 Windsor, which I thought was going to make the chage-over easier. I also thought that any mechanic could do a simple engine
swap - nothing too complex right! Man, what a flaming joke!! Lesson learnt - choose a mechanic who regularly works on the sort of project that you're embarking on, otherwise do it yourself and save yourself a lot of pain
and suffering! Not to mention rediculous delays.Click here for more on the story of what was
supposed to be just a simple engine changeover.

Also removed the dodgey EFI system and went back to a raw carby system, and added ceramic coated extractors as part of the new exhaust project.

 
The varnish on the original timber dash had already started to crack and peal when I bought the car, so I upholstered it in black,
 
 
I also added a new start button, changed the wheel for a nicer more classic look, added the second indicator warning light and a friend accidentally removed the cobra badge for me!
 
 
The "chrome" ceramic-coated extractors. A bit hard to get a descent photo of these.
Don't ya just love braided hoses?! And check out the brilliant job that Vic, my new mechanic, did on welding in the breather to the end of the rocker cover - thanks Vic.
 
Fuel pressure guage added to keep an eye on the pressure. The original delivery pump is borderline.
Not sure why the oil cooler is mounted so high. I'll lower it when I get around to renewing the radiator.
 
Added some mesh for a more finished look.
Replaced the dodgey looking original decals with  better quality and correct sized decals. 
 
Thanks to Karl (my Cobra buddy who built one of the nicest Cobras in Perth - G-Force of course!), these headrest shaft (were rusted) covers create
a more substancial look and cover the oxidised chrome. Amazing what a bit of rubber pipe lagging can do!
A new knob replace the old one, contributing to the more classic look that the steering wheel added to the cockpit. I chose the allen-key features to match the upcoming new gearstick base plate, which is still on the to-do list.
 
Not just a new wheel, but a sweet new decal for the horn button too.
My stunning new stainless steel sidepipes - hand made in Europe.
 
I added pin stripes mtself, which really do make a big differnece. I can't help it OK! I'm a designer - I know what looks good! :) Check out the before and after of the rear-end below.
The visors didn't exists when I bought the car. I brought these online from the USA at around half the price of local options. Please note the chrome "Cobra" stamped at the bottom - I love it! :)
 
ADE - short for Adrian, the guy that built it. But its not a 427, so these had to go. And the black slimlines look better - of course! :) You can see the difference that the pin-striping makes here too.
 Why 6? If I wanted Cobra on my plates, the only other option was 9, because all of you guys got in before me! And I didn't want something naff like "Venom 1" for instance. Just having a go at my good mate Gerald there, whose plates are... you guessed it.
 
You know you want the rolled outlet lip like mine - go on, admit it!! Beautiful sounding - quiet at cruising speed (no droan), throaty at idle, and load under acceleration - the pefect combination :).