My "New" 80 Cobra Project

[Kerry]

Finally got some pics of the 80 cobra since i brought her home. Not the best, best something for now. Been working on putting my interior back together in the 81 so haven't had a chance to do much on the 80 yet. She needed the paint rubbed out so i did go over it just by hand for now with some heavy compound so there is no wax on her right now. Wanted to do some needed touch work on it anyway so this way no wax to contend with. Just gave it a quick wash today and snapped these pics in the garage. She is a pretty clean car but does have some needs. Has some thin paint in area's, back bumper needs the white repainted(all checked and cracked), interior needs cleaned up before i get some pics. Since i have the trx's that i had refinished on my 81 i went ahead and put the trx's from the 81 on the 80. I think they just looks so much better than the 10 holes on it. Just makes it look right. Anyway here are few pics for the time being.













one of the 81 for good measure. got to clean up a set of center caps for the refinished trx's

[tORMENtOR]

Both look great Kerry,not sure which one I like better,it's a tie.

[bull-vette]

They both look great! Nice cars!

[Kerry]

thanks guys. just came in from doing some buffing on the 80. did heavy cut stuff by hand previous to the pics. Just got done doing medium cut and fine cut with buffer. I can not believe how nice the paint is cleaning up. It's kind of ashame it has so many thin spots on corners and edges. Once i get it waxed and polished along with some nicer weather i will have to pull it out for some good pics.

[69clark]

Impressive, now you have two? Congrats, looks like a really car car from the pics.

[86 Mustang GT]

Im Jealous !!!!
Beautiful Cars....

[richstang]

That is an awesome garage full you have there. I'm so envious of you. I'd be thrilled to have either of those 80 or 81 Cobra's. Very nice indeed!

[richstang]

thanks guys. just came in from doing some buffing on the 80. did heavy cut stuff by hand previous to the pics. Just got done doing medium cut and fine cut with buffer. I can not believe how nice the paint is cleaning up. It's kind of ashame it has so many thin spots on corners and edges. Once i get it waxed and polished along with some nicer weather i will have to pull it out for some good pics.

I worked for a body shop during my high school years. My boss would tape any hard edges or corners on older worn paint before buffing to ensure they were protected from burn through on the thin spots.

[Jalapeno86]

That looks good, Kerry. Much better, with the TRX wheels. I can't wait to see the look on peoples faces, this summer, when you pull into shows with two Cobras!

[JTurbo]

I like both. Looking forward to more pictures. BTW - nice garage!!!!

JT

[dburdyshaw]

One sweet ride + another sweet ride + a cool garage = Lotsa AWESOMENESS!!!

That looks good, Kerry. Much better, with the TRX wheels. I can't wait to see the look on peoples faces, this summer, when you pull into shows with two Cobras!

Those are meant for car shows ---- and anybody whose jaw doesn't drop just doesn't get it ---- IMHO.

[Kerry]

Thanks guys, appreciate all the comments. The garage is actually a mess right now with stuff all over the place. I need to take a day to clean it up.

I have to admit that I was surprised at some of our local shows last year how much attention the cobra got. We seem to have alot of folks that are more into the newer stuff with more power. Kind of figured the 81 would get pushed aside with the newer cars. I must say that i found that there were more folks than i thought with appreciation for these cars.

both cars are in very good shape for their age, but i still have alot of cleaning/detailing to do on both to get them up to my expectations. Seems that i keep buying cars that take more and more work to get them to what i expect.

[2112COBRA]

HOLY SMOKES!!!! Love your Cobras!!! Thanks for the pictures!

[02Z06]

What an amazing pair! Love the garage and the Cobras together! I have to agree, it's almost a tie for me... but if push came to shove... give me the '81

[5.0 bird]

Both are nice cars!

[tulsa]

very nice pair of cobras

[Kerry]

thanks guys.

What an amazing pair! Love the garage and the Cobras together! I have to agree, it's almost a tie for me... but if push came to shove... give me the '81

ya, i'd have to go with the 81 too. the color is just a little more unique. ya seem to see quite a few of the white.

[wannabe82]

Both are BEAUTIFUL cars and either one would make me happy !

[bkoons85gt]

They look great together Kerry

[Boomer85gt]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[onebadgl]

Nice pair of cars. I'd love to have an 80-81 cobra. or both. Nice work!

[1984mustanger]

You must have learned to play the flute to keep those nasty cobras tamed Super corny, I know.

[tcruise]

Gorgeous Cobras! Love those TRX wheels with both original and polished looks.
I was just thinking today that I might like to paint the bottom of my 83 Mexican Mustang black. Now I KNOW I want to!

[Red84GT]

wow both are clean. I like

[Kerry]

thanks everyone.