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Welcome to our Cobra Build Site
This site will document the build progress for our
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica engineered by
Factory Five Racing. This is a no-compromises build
from all new parts picked from some of the top names
in automotive performance.
So Lets Get Started!
Here are just a few of the major brands going into this build.
HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS
COMPLETE KIT FROM THE FACTORY
NO DONOR MEANS ALL PARTS SOURCED NEW
FORD RACING COYOTE 5.0 MOTOR
TREMEC T56 MAGNUM 6-SPEED
INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION
TORSEN DIFFERENTIAL
WILWOOD BRAKES
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES
Latest Posts
2
Mar
I wanted to upgrade my seats in my roadster to be safer, higher quality, reclining, and closer in style to the restomod style of my...
29
Feb
I purchased the Boig Motorsports Lower Radiator Hose Part #BMS-104. The tube is silver ceramic coated carbon steel and comes mandrel bent to form a...
3
Dec
Factory Five was having a 25% Off Sale this past week, so my wife bought me early Christmas presents: #16267 Stainless Steel 5.0 Coyote Headers...
27
Nov
My JEGS Tubing Straightener arrived today. This normally would cost me $219.99 but I got it on sale for $153.99. That is the lowest price...
16
Sep
After I got everything taped up this week, my son and I tag-teamed painting it. While this Differential housing and cover are all aluminum with...
9
Sep
Decided to paint the IRS Differential Carrier after all. Since it’s already installed in the car I’ve got my work cut out for me. This...
7
Sep
I just picked up the CNC triple reservoirs off another forum member. Save me some money, and got them for $150 shipped. Two things I’ll...
23
Aug
Today I ordered a pair of Ford Performance Black Coil Covers M-6P067-M50BL from the 2015-2018 GT350. I’ll try to experiment with the gray coil covers...
Build Features
Not a Kit CarStarting off as a Complete Package from Factory Five Racing, this is a no-compromises build from the ground up. All parts were purchased new from Performance Parts Vendors. This is not a Kit Car and no used or remanufactured parts were used in this build.
Old Meets NewThe Shelby 427 Cobra is a legend and an American icon and we wanted to tastefully pay homage to that legacy – maintaining that classic look while bringing the styling up to date. Adding some modern “Restomod” twists to it, this is a Cobra for the modern age.
Modern AdvantagesWhile it may look like an original classic initially on the outside, but as you get closer it becomes evident that this is so much more. Everything underneath the skin will have modern components for performance, safety, comfort, and reliability.
Photo Gallery
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Track The Build
Follow along as we make progress along the way.
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