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FALL 2018 MGB-Based 289 Cobra Tesla-Powered Exocet 2018 London Cobra Show RCNMag.com FALL 2018 MGB-Based 289 Cobra Tesla-Powered Exocet 2018 London Cobra Show WEAPONS A military-style, twin-turbo coupe built by an attack helicopter pilot GRADE Page 40 Wedging an 860 ci V12 into a Kirkham Cobra Page 28 OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 2, 2018 • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA SUCCESS STARTS HERE The broadest range of performance parts for the widest range of vehicles on the planet. Find everything for sport compacts, trucks, off-road vehicles, hot rods, musclecars, exotics, UTVs and ATVs. REGISTER FOR SUCCESS AT SEMASHOW.COM Contents THROTTLE STEERING 6 All the Leaves Are Brown By Steve Temple, Editor RCN ONLINE 8 @RCNmag.com A preview of current online exclusive content. FEATURE CAR 10 Bird of Prey The Hawk 289 Cobra soars with the spirit of the original. By Iain Ayre TECH 16 Wisdom Teeth How a retired dentist became wiser in the replica business. By Larry Weiner READERS’ RIDES 22 Electrifying Potential Building an Exocet with a Tesla powertrain. As told by Ben Horst 40 FEATURE CAR 28 One-of-a-Kind Cobra Packing an 860 ci V12 into a Kirkham Cobra. By Steve Temple On the Cover FEATURE CAR 34 Germanic Persuasion Crafted by a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, this twin turbocharged Drawn into the web of a 550 Spyder. FFR Coupe is a tire-smoking testament to 22 years’ military By Steve Temple service. Photo by Keyhole Photography. COVER STORY 40 Weapons Grade A military-style, FFR coupe built by an attack helicopter pilot. As told by Erik Treves 10 22 TECH 46 Column Craft Tips on installing a comfortable and steady steering system. By Fergus Ogilvy EVENT RECAP 52 In a Family Way The London Cobra Show, like a family reunion — only better! By Karen Salvaggio DIY 60 Patch Job Repairing bodywork at home with prepreg fiberglass. By Dan Burrill FEATURE CAR 28 64 64 Snake Handler How an Aussie Python attacks its prey. 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The one I got from a large wholesaler went which might stir up some wistful feelings. together in a weekend, with just a cordless drill and For replica builders, though, the coming fall and help from an extra pair of hands. winter months can be a good thing. These seasons If you have another vehicle that’s getting in the mean more time in your garage to work on your next way like I do, then you can look into a few DIY outdoor Steve Temple project car. What sort of preparations are you making? storage options for that too. Many wholesalers and Editor Obviously clearing out a workspace is the first building centers sell canopy-style or metal carports priority. (That reminds me: I need to get my stepson that can be constructed quickly and hold up to severe Austin to move out his partially done tuner car, which weather. Another interesting option I came across is he hasn’t touched in a year.) The more room the better, the CarCapsule, which is an inflatable structure that 6 provides protection while showing off your ride as well. You can also look As for choosing a project car, that’s a very personal matter, but make into renting a storage unit if they permit gasoline-powered vehicles. sure you’re passionate about it so you stick with it. Whatever your preference, Once you’ve cleared out a space in your garage, you also might consider calculate all your costs in detail beforehand, including items that need to be looking up — literally. A lift system not only gets a car off the floor, but also farmed out to a professional (typically prep and paint work). These costs simplifies mechanical work. If you have room and are considering a lift, include shipping, fasteners, powder coating, accessories, customizing, wheel choose one that has a higher rated capacity than what you think you’ll need. alignment and so forth. And then multiply that final number by 1.5, as For instance, a lift rated at 9,000 pounds provides an extra margin of safety, nobody ever completes a car within the initial budget. You’ll inevitably have even though your vehicle might only weigh 5,000 pounds at most (or perhaps some surprises along the way. half that, in the case of most Cobra replicas). A four-post lift can also free These are just a few of many tips for tackling a buildup, and we’d like to up a parking space in your garage, provided you have sufficient ceiling height. hear from your experiences as well. Take some pictures along the way, and Stocking your garage with all the right tools is a subject in itself, and you let us know how it went: [email protected]. should keep your winter projects in mind and tool shop in the fall. If you’re building or tuning an engine in the offseason, consider an engine test-run stand. This setup makes it easier to check and fix leaks, vibration, strange Steve Temple noises, and any other issues, and get the job done right the first time. The [email protected] fall is also a good time to find deals on other specialty tools like presses, stands and air tools. reincarnationmag.com | Fall 2018 7 NEWS & ALERTS Visit RCNmag.com RCNmag.com and sign up for our newsletter. Get exclusive content delivered @ right to your inbox. Visit the site daily for new, exclusive content. Read our daily content and get the most out of ReinCarNation Magazine. 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