1965 Shelby Shelby Cobra

1965 Factory 5 Cobra Specs

 

 

Transmoission: HD 5-speed

 

Rear-end: 8. 8inch Posi 3. 55:1 gear

 

Brakes: Cobra 13 inch front. 12 inch rear

 

Suspension: All tubular steel with coil overs

 

Wheels: 17x9 fronts. 17x10. 5 rear. 5 spoke

 

Tires: Sumitomo 315/35/17 Rear Sumitomo 245/35/17

 

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Engine. Transmission. and Rear-end

 

This car consists of all new components not donor parts.  

The drivetrain is rounded out by a Centerforce SS2 heavy-duty clutch and a new world-class Tremec 5-Speed with short throw shifter. The rear-end is composed of a new 8. 8 inch with 3. 55:1 gears. All in all. this thing runs awesome while sounding fierce.

 

Suspension & Brakes

 

I was never a fan of Muscle cars although I am in love with sports cars. When building this car we were after the full sports car package. I wanted a car that was insanely fast on a straight away but also would handle and brake like a Ferrari. This was accomplished using the best in modern day technology. The front suspension is compiled of full tubular steel control arms with coil over Bilstein shocks. Meanwhile. the rear received a 3 link suspension with a panhard bar. also made of full tubular steel. while also using Bilstein coil-overs. The brakes were upgraded not just for performance. but also for appearances. The 13 inch Cobra Racing. cross-drilled. on the front and the 12 inch on the rear really make an awesome touch to the car's overall look.

 

Wheels & Tires

 

The wheels and tires only add to the theme of the car. which in this case. is performance. Choosing the 17x9 fronts and 17x10. 5 rear 5-spoke wheels The rear tires look like steam rollers and show that this car means business. The wide rear was an option that I simply would not do without. The tires have incredible grip and the deep V groove tread looks good too.

 

Body & Frame

 

Speaking of looking good. the body and frame really shine on this car. Just like the originals. the frame is made of 4 inch round tube main rails and the black powder-coat adds to its look. The body is made of fiberglass. The cars paint work is absolutely stunning. It is silver with charcoal stripes with accents. The paint work equated to $7. 00 of the $70. 00 it cost to build this car.

 

 

 Extras

 

Tremec 5 Speed

 

Center force SS2 Clutch (Indestructible)

 

This car is a beast. It pulls incredibly through every gear and is so much fun to drive. All of this in a car that weighs roughly 2000 lbs and has a light weigh motor to maintain weight distribution and insane handling! Anyways back to the description.

 

Fully adjustable coil over suspension

 

Cobra Big brake kit 13" Cross drilled Rear rotors 12" Cross Drilled Rear rotors

 

255 Sumitomo Front tires

 

315 Sumitomo Rear tires on 11' rims (This is a necessary option when building a Cobra)

 

Vintage style Autometer gauges

 

 Windshield wipers

 

Powder coated racing style quick jacks front rear

 

$7. 00 dollars of paint

 

Leather seats

 

Simpson 4 point racing harnesses

 

I have never been in or around a car that gets more looks. It is an absolute show stopper and an instant conversation starter. I have driven in Ferraris

 

ENGINE $10. 00 more this year

Run down: 

Ford 351 Windsor 

 

Engine is New with under 100 miles on it.

351Windsor 

It's actually a very nice build. from the aluminum heads to roller cam and forged pistons.  

 

Run down: 

Aluminum Heads 

New ARP Head Bolts 

New Pro Comp Roller Rockers 

New Lifters 

New Comp Cams Roller Kit 

New Moly Push Rods 

New KB Forged Pistons (. 030" Over) w/ Moly Rings 

New Main. Rod. Cam Bearings 

New Roller Timing Set 

Gasket Kit 

New Oil Pump 

New Freeze Plugs 

Oil Pan 

PP Hurricane Power Plus Intake Manifold 

 

Fresh labor: 

Magnafluxed Block/Heads 

Vat/Clean Block & Accessories 

Bore/Hone Block 

Deck Block (Square) 

Install Bearings 

Install Freeze Plugs 

Crank Grind 

Balance Entire Rotating Assembly 

Build Long Block 

Build Heads w/ New Rockers 

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