Complete Restoration and Rebuild 

After purchasing the spare parts, they need to be installed. Here is the basic to-do list provided to the mechanical workshop to create an exceptional AC Cobra 427 ERA. I recommend getting help from AI, which is very competent in classic mechanics. 🤓

▪ ✅ Carburetor cleaning, leak check, jets, floats, gaskets, hoses, fittings, both fuel pumps, diaphragms; remove the Turkey Pan and install the 14’’x3’’ air filter (supplied) + air/fuel mixture adjustment + install a 1/2’’ phenolic spacer between the carburetor and the engine (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install oil pump (supplied) + oil filter (supplied) + oil cooler installation (supplied with thermostatic plate + hoses) + check the side oil circuit (Side Oiler) + braided AN10 aviation oil lines (not supplied) + complete engine inspection + check for seepage / replace oil pan gasket + oil change (15 L supplied Valvoline VR1 20W50) + replace spark plugs 9x NGK B7ES (supplied) + balancing, valve lash and camshaft setup. Compression test and leak-down test (cylinders and valves).

▪ ✅ Drain and clean fuel tank + install a complete new AN8 fuel line (not supplied) + install fuel pump (supplied) + 2 Holley fuel filters 10 & 40 microns (supplied) + Holley filter clamp mounts x2 (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install alternator 110 Amp TOP STREET PERFORMANCE ES1031BK (supplied) + alternator cable 2AWG 100 cm (supplied) + MIDI fuse 175A (supplied) + check electrical system / install new Odyssey battery (supplied), check fuses and wiring loom + add an extra ground cable between engine block and chassis 3AWG 100 cm (supplied) + install permanent CTEK battery maintainer connection cable (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install starter motor Powermaster 9406 – Ultra Torque Starters (supplied).

▪ ✅ Check intake manifold, sealing, clean carbon deposits and dirt.

▪ ✅ Install ignition system MSD 6425 Digital 6AL (supplied) + MSD 8202 Blaster 2 coil with mount (supplied) + MSD 8594 ignition distributor (supplied). Check wiring, etc.

▪ ✅ Install water pump (supplied) and new 180° thermostat (supplied) + complete cooling system flush + install FLUIDYNE radiator (supplied) + existing fan + new hoses + coolant change Motul Essential 20 L (supplied) + cooling additive Water Wetter 335 ml (supplied), 30 ml / 1 L if needed.

▪ ✅ Gearbox check + oil change (3 L supplied Red Line GL4), driveshaft U-joints, shaft, etc.

▪ ✅ Install new clutch McLeod RST Street Twin Clutch Kit + flywheel.

▪ ✅ Check differential, seals + oil change (3 L supplied Red Line LSD GL5).

▪ ✅ Inspect entire chassis: engine mounts, suspension, bushings, pivots, grease ball joints, welds, fasteners, bolts, washers, body alignment, cracks?, cleaning, etc.

▪ ✅ Check and grease steering (rack, joints, seals, column, steering wheel).

▪ ✅ Check throttle pedal system to carburetor, lubrication.

▪ ✅ Install 4 rear GAZ SHOCKS dampers (supplied), adjust front and rear dampers for ride height. The wheel arch should just touch the highest point of the tire + rebound/compression adjustments. Bushings.

▪ ✅ Check wheel bearings, spindles, uprights, grease CV joints, ball joints, suspension arm bushings, silent blocks, etc.

▪ ✅ Replace braking system: 4-piston calipers and ventilated discs + braided aviation brake hoses + performance pads (not supplied, max €1500), brake fluid flush/bleed Motul RBF 600 DOT 4 / 500 ml (supplied).

▪ ✅ Find a solution to widen the rear track: spacers 7, 10, or 15 mm? Or another idea. ⚠️ 6-pin knock-off hubs ⚠️

▪ ✅ Wheel alignment

  Front: toe 0.1°, caster 6°, camber -1°

  Rear: toe 0.2°, camber -0.5°

  Move rear axle back by 1 cm if possible.

▪ ✅ Install 4 Quick Lift Jack Pads (supplied), shorten rear arms by half.

▪ ✅ Install two front white Lucas L539 indicators (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install SMITHS Classic ambient temperature gauge (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install two switches on the dashboard (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install a USB-C socket on the dashboard (supplied).

▪ ✅ Install a hidden battery cut-off / master switch (not supplied).

▪ ✅ Bring the right side pipe closer to the body, identical to the left one, perfectly parallel to the car both vertically and horizontally.

▪ ✅ Fabricate a red-painted towing eye on a front Quick Jack.

▪✅ Complete removal / installation of new RRS engine fire extinguisher (supplied + installation plan).

▪ ✅ Extend the right rear grease nipple (spindle ball joint).

▪ Flat-rate dyno run

▪ Client / professional discussion on the best front braking system, Accusump kit, upholstery, spacers, 3.55 ratio, oil cooler, other possible upgrades… ???