Hi Russ , great to see your cobra build , I helped a friend build a Cobra sc427 with a 428ci from 1988 to 1990 then I built my own from 1991 to 1993 with a 351w with Dart heads and a mild cam , it got crashed in 2008 a person drove into me 🙄 and I upgraded and rebuilt it with a 408 and better heads and the efi crossram and a complete new body and got it back on the road in 2014 then I had a custom 9" rear arm fail and I crashed into some trees at 95kph in 2020 , 😡 it's not quite together , still battling with the insurance company , yeah ! full cover now near the end they don't want to pay to put it together ! We'll see . What I can tell you from my experience, 30 years of it , is don't get too envolved in one thing , I know cobras can be addictive, but if you do other hobbys don't drop them , my first passion was dirt bike riding , I've finally bought some classic bikes and a adventure bike , I am over the cobra now , tip for the day if you stack the front one day ,fit ½ a cobra body join below the doors , Cheers .

what a beast

Great to see your back with your latest video. Car looks very nice.

Hi Russ, I noticed that you chose blue/yellow for the heater connection as against the black/yellow. Any reason for this? Cheers, Wayne

I know this video was a while ago, but out of curiosity how long does the application process take once you send off the form to apply for the IVA test?

Hi Russ, what was the total price approx for the build?

Please let me know. How to have Cobra frame car dimensions?

please let me know . what is the metal of AK Cobra frame ?

Dad,s Lego set!! Nice project and nice work!

Congradulations! Very Good color🔥

Hi Russ, love your videos. Just starting my build now and trying to save as much money as I can! Any idea how much fuel line you used in total? Cheers!

Great to see yet another Cobra finished by you Russ, it looks really good. I am slowly getting there with mine, I had my first engine start recently but have to much fuel coming through on one side (or an air leak) so I am in process of sorting that out before moving on to finishing the brakes/clutch

Just a note about fitting windows with wind wings. Apparently it can be done. Fold wings forward. Open doors. slot in windows, and then when you close the doors the windows should miss the wind wing hinges. Not tried yet, but should all fit without having to remove everything... thanks to all those that emailed.

What a great build series Russ, one day I will own my iconic car !! Well done keep up the good work top man . 👏

Congratulations on getting through IVA Russ - it is a lovely looking build and I'm not surprised the examiners were impressed. It must have been so frustrating about the emissions but glad you got that fixed fairly easily! I have really enjoyed this build series - thank you for creating another great set of videos.

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I ran the wires inside the engine bay then popped out just by the front body mounts.

In the IVA video, would you explain how the brake test is done? I looked for a description but couldn't find anything on how y'all do it. I remember you talking about percentages but don't know how that's applied. Thanks for documenting this stuff. I doubt I'll ever see an AK Cobra in person but seeing the things you go through is fascinating.

It may be too late but don't fit the 'soft' side vent rubbers before you get there - they blow off!

Good luck with the IVA Russ. You'll be on first name terms with the examiners now....

Russ Thanks for your last reply. I am impressed with your knowledge of these and the build approach you take on quality.Probably better than a factory built car as you take more time and care.Question, how have you managed to build 2 already.Do you do it for the pleasure, does it pay for itself or are you sponsored.I just saw one advertised at £65,000 which suggests a high quality product. Keep the videos coming Thanks Andy

Hi Russ, If you are going with a roof you will need to invert the 'visor' fixings to allow the 'U' channel that comes with the roof to fit over the windscreen. You can also adjust the 'bow' in the visor by loosening the small grub screw underneath the clamp (but be careful they are very small and easy to strip).

Build is coming on well. My friend had a Dax Cobra which used to fill with water when the roof was down as it channeled rain past the windscreen in a torrent.I always wondered if the side screen design could be changed to throw the rain past, rather than having to move to Spain.

Another great video Russ. Hadn't heard of Morel or Focal before but sounds impressive. Wish I'd thought of speakers in the doors but too late now with the sprung pockets running the full length of the door. I'm sure you'll have sussed things out with the rear speakers, but if the baskets are deep, be aware of the roll hoop being fairly close to them. I managed with about 5mm clearance using 6.5" speakers.

Great sound from the engine and the speakers! Good job, well done!

Good Video Russ, nice to see a sound system install. Sent you a few photos of fitting speakers in the footwell and rear bulkhead. My system is totally hidden and Bluetooth controlled etc,

love the video i liked 😘😘

Great tips. What is that color on the car, looks stunning.

Nice video Russ. Those gas struts are a real pain to degas and set up as a matched pair. And Boot hinges, AH does a conversion to the AK hinge set up, that's well worth looking at, as the AK set up works lose over time.

Love watching your all your series. Most cobra builds don't actually show "how to" you "how to" info and attention to detail is excellent. AK should be paying you. I'm sure you here this all the time, but it has been a dream of mine for years to build a cobra. One day I will, thanks for the inspiration! Keep doing what you do. Best wishes all the way from Thailand. 🤙

Another good video Russ. Loctite 577 is your friend when doing the 1/4" NPT fuel fittings. I also fitted a qurter turn ball valve very close to the fuel tank outlet to isolate the fuel if I ever want to check / clean the fuel filter as my filter is fitted prior to the pump.

I've installed a bluetooth stereo into my Cobra that I've just IVA'd & put on the road this month. It's surprisingly good even at A class road speed. I'll be interested to see the final product in the dash when its covered in leather. Yet another great video letting people see how you go about building the car.

great video

Nice update. I hear big delays waiting on windscreens from Brasscraft. 36 inches for the windscreen.

Watched the whole series. Not impressed with AK and hard top. Poor finish. Would not use!!!!!

I'm getting the feeling AK are a price gouger and hold back info🤨

Hi Russ I have sent you a message about moving your oil sender to the oil filter delete block, just make sure the delete plate you are using is deep enough not to restrict the oil flow, GM do have a correct fitting which does not restrict the flow. GM12551587 and Gasket GM12611384

Another excellent video showing your progress. Thanks for bringing us along!

Great attention to detail and forward planning make this a fascinating video👍

Hi Russ. Where did you get the exhaust flange gaskets from? I’ve ordered some and the hole is the right size, but the bolt holes don’t line up.

Russ I have a question. I have interior foot well lights. They operate perfectly & with full power when the door is opened. But after turning off the ignition & closing the door they stay on as a very dimly light. Any suggestions how to fix this I am concerned the battery could run down if not on trickle charge. They are off when the car is running.

Fantastic informative videos. I bough a 2nd hand AK Cobra & these videos allowed me to clearly understand the build. I have has a few simple issues but these videos have made it possible me to fix them myself. Thank you Russ.

Very neat work!

Talk to AK about welding the exhausts. They will certainly require all the parts AND the headers for your engine, or just do it yourself.

Thanks for taking the time and making the effort with these videos. It must really slow you down when working and use evening family time. I’m going to go back through your catalogue and watch all your videos. It’s really helping to illuminate the process for me. It’s part of my plan to build a Cobra, after many years of dreaming, when I move to my new house.

I agree about the stereo. I don’t have a cobra but generally speaking it’s brilliant cruising along, cup of tea in the cup holder, podcast or music on.

Great video! Thanks for sharing this, it certainly helps me visualise and plan.

Is that a gas boiler in your workshop? Surely it would be easy enough to connect in to the heating circuit for a lovely radiator?

I’m shocked that other folk are shocked at the price. It’s 2023 and it’s a cracker if a car.

Hello from New York!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!Awesome....and good luck with your iconic build of Ford Cobra!!!!!!👍👍👍