Cracks on hood?

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dbrennancobra
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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aaronlstiles wrote:Ok, Just an FYI, Ive owned at least 50 or more 93's painted quite a few also.

the Hoods come from the factory with Rock Chip protectant underneath the primer and paint, after 15 to 20 years or so of sun, engine heat, and use, the paint on the hood tends to get small, very small cracks in the paint. Has nothing to do with repaint, just TIME! paint does not last forever, our cars are getting old, and as long as the finish is shiny, and looks good for shows I wouldn't see a need to worry about painting them, that's just how they are aging.
I agree with Aaron.. And we def disagree on a lot of other things.......
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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Here is an update on my black Cobra. All painted and looking like new. 72K original babied miles. Funny thing about the cracking paint on my car is that since day 1 this Cobra has always been garaged.

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Paxton SN92 installed in 1997. Still purrs like a kitty cat and whistles like a Boeing 747.

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Had the wheels repainted too. PPG.

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Here is the original letter that I got from the now out of business East Ford where I purchased my car in response to an inquiry when I found out about the upcoming '93 Cobras. Pretty cool.

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Here are a couple of other items that I got with the new car way back when.

A Dealer promo SVT VCR tape.

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I ripped it to a digital file years ago. That file can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdkUYs1C3W8&t=55s

Original floor mat instructions that you never see anywhere (at least I haven't)

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..and yes, the clear coat option was $91 back then.

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~1993 Black Cobra, black cloth, original owner, 8lb Paxton 72K
~2003 Azure Blue Mach 1
~2008 Triple Black Mustang GT Conv
~1985 Black Mustang GT Conv
~1970 Black Mach 1 351C 4V
~1970 Blue Mach 1 351C 4V
~1970 Coral Mach 1 351C 4V
~1981 Red F100 Styleside
~2001 Black SVT Lightning
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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Cool stuff, and a nice looking BLACK Cobra!

That floor mat instruction sheet is hilarious. If one needs instructions for the proper placement of a floor mat, one should not be behind the wheel of any car.
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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All awesome!

The car looks great!
'11 GT500 FR750 2.9 Whipple, '04 Mystichrome Terminator vert, '02 Mustang GT, 00R, '93 Cobra #1447, '89 Mustang GT vert.

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Re: Cracks on hood?

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Thanks! So does yours!!! Gotta love teal (and red too)!
Z282SLO wrote:Cool stuff, and a nice looking BLACK Cobra!
Thank you much. :D Black is for sure my favorite color. Just added a black '01 Lightning to the stable. New paint and chrome 20's. Dropped the back down 2".

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~1993 Black Cobra, black cloth, original owner, 8lb Paxton 72K
~2003 Azure Blue Mach 1
~2008 Triple Black Mustang GT Conv
~1985 Black Mustang GT Conv
~1970 Black Mach 1 351C 4V
~1970 Blue Mach 1 351C 4V
~1970 Coral Mach 1 351C 4V
~1981 Red F100 Styleside
~2001 Black SVT Lightning
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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DANG! That is a sexy truck!
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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Beautiful vehicles, just got my black one back after 8 months in paint/body.
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Re: Cracks on hood?

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pete3323 wrote:Beautiful vehicles, just got my black one back after 8 months in paint/body.
8 months?!? What did they paint your Cobra with, a toothbrush? ;)
03 COBRA Black with VMP
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