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6-20-2014
Cobra 8.8
The differential and subframe are finally assembled. I had to wait on a snap ring to come in. One of my inners was missing its snap ring and I definitely didn't want to install it without it. I scoured and searched until I found one. I also took the time to paint the bare metal on my axles, since they will just get rusty again. I ordered 2 quarts of Royal Purple 75w 140 and 4 oz of Ford Friction Modifier. I decided to go all Royal Purple this time around so we will see how it does. I have to admit, I am pretty proud to see the rear come together. One portion of the car is finally complete. Now lets get these other piggies wiggling.
The ****
Well, I decided on a Cobra ****. It looked like it would match and it has a leather wrapped OEM feel to it, which I like. If it starts to feel too bulky, it will likely get swapped for the one Lane posted up earlier. I still really like that one...lol. I think the Cobra **** should match the interior well. I also had to order a different shifter rod considering the threads are different. Good old Ebay strikes again. 
In my down time I decided to give my slotted rotors some love. They were slowly corroding on the hub portion so I decided to give them a shot of ceramic paint. I'm actually surprised they looked as good as they did for so long. The rears are mounted up and the fronts are still hanging out until my subframe comes in and I can assemble. I will torque and paint the axle nuts once I can drop the rear.
I got a few things done this weekend. It has really been heating up down here so it slows me down a bit. I haven't got my garage A/C setup yet, but I am working on it. I will be adding 4x4 banks of florescent lighting, foam insulating my garage doors, and a 15,000 btu A/C unit. It's hard to do quality work when I am soaked in sweat all day....lol
I lined the tranny tunnel with Thermatec heat material. It's good stuff, easy to work with and does a good job.
I got my Wilwood master cylinder mounted up as well. I had to manipulate my custom brake line configuration in that corner a little bit, but it was pretty straight forward. I may have to rebleed the brakes as I had to crack a few fittings open. No biggy though.
I de-powered my rack. I went back and fourth on whether to keep power steering. I finally decided I would press with the depowered rack. I have been driving the car with looped lines for 4 years and really do like the feel. I have heard that a proper de-powered rack is even better. We shall see.
