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guccijayda
07-28-2010, 03:47 PM
:::UPDATED:::Finalized pics on bottom of page 2


Hey guys. I recently got real fortunate on a great find about a month ago. I am so called a pricetaker, im always searching and finding killer deals and love finding gems.

This gem was a 1998 svt cobra. Completely unmolested, 43k original miles, great condition. I hear these things run 13.6-13.9 all day bone stock. Only issue was clearcoat peeling and paint fade, rotors corroded from sitting, flat spots in tires, old gasoline, etc, but no rust whatsoever, also undercarriage was sprayed with sometype of protective coating.

So far I have done to this fine automobile...
brake fluid/power steering fluid service
three oil changes within 2k miles to make sure any old gunk is out of there.
fully repainted exterior, except door jams, car was previously black. 3 coats clear/base "ua"
eibach lowering springs
slp loudmouth I catback
17x10.5 & 17x9 cobra style wheels. fronts are on backorder :(
315 Nitto 555r DR's
new headlight/cornerlight housing
misc accessories.

To come
fuel filter
spark plugs
tranny service
4.30 frpp
offroad xpipe
jlt cai
...goal is 12 seconds with a good 60'

Enjoy:beer: (pictures taken via camera phone)
Before
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/4842148544_e4449dea23_b.jpg
After
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4838529583_c9ca4015f4_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4839140530_4d278f6c66_b.jpg
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4839211070_900744f2a9_b.jpg

guspech750
07-28-2010, 03:50 PM
Thats bad ass!!

TAKEDOWN
07-28-2010, 03:54 PM
Bad to the Bone!

guccijayda
07-28-2010, 04:02 PM
Thats bad ass!!


Bad to the Bone!


thanks guys! Im very satisfied, i cleaned out my garage to make sure these two can sleep good at night ;)

LANDY
07-28-2010, 04:12 PM
very nice. good find

ImpalaSlayer
07-28-2010, 04:21 PM
thats a beautiful sn cobra!

PonyUP
07-28-2010, 04:23 PM
:beer: I like it. Paint looked like it came out good, and I really like the exhaust

MercNasty
07-28-2010, 05:21 PM
im jealous

DOOM
07-28-2010, 05:31 PM
That's one mean ass lookin cobra! :2thumbs:

RacerX
07-28-2010, 05:48 PM
Nice! Too bad I saw my brother total 2, yes TWO, of those... :( Now he drives a beamer with a fart can! :banana:

P.S. Don't drink and drive: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/16840/ppuser/10849

DEFYANT
07-28-2010, 06:22 PM
That is sweet! I love that car! I had a 98 Cobra also. It was alot of fun! Good luck with it!!

babbage
07-28-2010, 06:43 PM
Looks fantastic - you really did some great work to bring her back up to snuff.

Well done!

tjl006
07-28-2010, 07:12 PM
Looking good Tony!!

guccijayda
07-28-2010, 07:28 PM
thanks yall! Will post more pics as soon as the front wheels come in.

dohc324ci
07-28-2010, 09:09 PM
Sweet looking Cobra!

SlkMerc
07-28-2010, 09:33 PM
Great pics of the stepbrothers. Best of luck.

twin03
07-28-2010, 09:38 PM
Clean ride..

illwood
07-29-2010, 01:01 PM
Enjoy:beer: (pictures taken via camera phone)
You say that like it's a disclaimer that the pictures will be of poor quality. ;)
But, I know the truth as a fellow Evo owner.

But seriously, that is a sweet looking car. The paint job looks great and I love the look of the SN95s without the rear wing.

Just noticed that the front wheels look like stock '98 Cobras and the rears are some deep dish version. Have you decided on a final wheel & tire combo or are you cool with that?

Egon Spengler
07-29-2010, 01:05 PM
Looks good but needs a girl d***** over the hood of it!

AConvertedChevy
07-29-2010, 01:37 PM
You sir, are a Baaaaaaaaaaaaaad Man lol
sick stang my friend:beer:

Got_1
07-29-2010, 01:41 PM
sweet cobra man! do you have any before pics of when you picked it up?

guccijayda
07-29-2010, 03:01 PM
You say that like it's a disclaimer that the pictures will be of poor quality. ;)
But, I know the truth as a fellow Evo owner.

But seriously, that is a sweet looking car. The paint job looks great and I love the look of the SN95s without the rear wing.

Just noticed that the front wheels look like stock '98 Cobras and the rears are some deep dish version. Have you decided on a final wheel & tire combo or are you cool with that?


Thanks bro! haha no the front wheels are on backorder :(!! I wouldnt do that to my baby!

johnnyrauder
07-29-2010, 06:17 PM
how much did that gem cost you, an that paint job looks cherry. looks great next to the marauder...

guccijayda
07-30-2010, 08:58 PM
cost me 8 grand! I could easily sell this bad boy for 11+grand but i will cherish every bit and piece of this candy! Thanks! yes they look great together.. Would seriously look like brothers if i put the ss bumper inserts on the rauder too lol

freakstatus
07-30-2010, 10:20 PM
Love the look without the spoiler as well. I've always loved the look of a properly done SN95. Good job. Can I ask how much the paint set you back?

But I see that the Marauder gets kicked to the grass though...?:shake:

LIGHTNIN1
07-30-2010, 10:44 PM
You already have me wanting one as a stepchild. Great looking car sir.

guccijayda
07-31-2010, 12:00 AM
Love the look without the spoiler as well. I've always loved the look of a properly done SN95. Good job. Can I ask how much the paint set you back?

But I see that the Marauder gets kicked to the grass though...?:shake:
haha I just parked the marauder for a lil bit there because I always have to switch the cars around cus its a traffic jam in my driveway. I had one of my friend paint it for 1 grand, no jams. Thanks bro I can't wait to see the finalized look once the front rims come in! I'll def post pics as soon as i do. I wanted to get all the cosmetics on point so then I can be happy to make it go fast!


You already have me wanting one as a stepchild. Great looking car sir.

Thanks lightning! Go for it! You won't be dissapointed:burnout:

guccijayda
08-02-2010, 05:54 PM
imma bump this because i wanna still be able to find this thread when i add the finalized pics later this week. because of how the search engine is ya kno! keep ya updated

guccijayda
08-10-2010, 03:10 AM
Finally got the front rims put on!! Enjoy!!:beer:


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Dj1
08-10-2010, 04:27 AM
Finally got the front rims put on!! Enjoy!!:beer:


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4878893432_6d87f9554f_b.jpghtt p://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4878893452_8fa2104602_b.jpg
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Looking good bro.



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Davesvt2000
08-10-2010, 05:32 AM
So did you fill the trunk holes from the spoiler or go with a new trunk lid ?

Linkin
08-10-2010, 06:56 AM
that clear looks a foot deep

guccijayda
08-10-2010, 11:54 AM
So did you fill the trunk holes from the spoiler or go with a new trunk lid ?
Got the spoiler holes filled in!



that clear looks a foot deep
Thanks! It's actually 3 coats clear.

n00bkiller944
08-20-2010, 07:06 PM
Why are you selling?

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/1909910505.html

Joe Walsh
08-20-2010, 07:34 PM
That Cobra looks awesome Tony!

I was going to ask how you managed to revive that wasted paint...then I read that you had it repainted.
It really looks sweet with the later model Cobra rims...:2thumbs:

guccijayda
08-20-2010, 07:35 PM
keen eye brother
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baby on the way, that makes it four kids now and the wifey. shouldve kept my denali :o

RR|Suki
08-20-2010, 07:41 PM
cute kids man, good luck with the sale

guccijayda
08-20-2010, 07:49 PM
Thanks suki that is malik, tracy and trina left to right. I will post an ad on svt performance also for the sale, maybe post it f.s. on here too. I really want it to goto a great owner, becauseI was def not planning to sell it... cobra or the marauder, and the marauder will ALWAYS be here to stay... still a dissapointment for me to let this cobra go.