For Better or Worse....#4499 is mine

[97CasperCobra]

Just wanted to introduce myself....my name is Michael, I'm in Oklahoma and I recently purchase Teal #4499 in September, before doing some research and seeing this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5822&start=75&hilit=4499

Looking at the registry and the thread above it looks like the entire interior has been replaced with black along with the incorrect seats. The interior has had just about every bolt/screw replaced, a few missing. Door handles were not riveted but bolted on. The car was repainted (poorly) and all the trim has been painted in a flat black color.

Currently the car sits with the center console removed, both interior door panels removed.

So far I have replaced the following:
-Window motors
-Door actuators
-Door handles
-Hatchback shocks
-License plate lights
-Window guide bushings

I have ordered the following from LateModel in order to freshen it up a bit:
-Weatherstrip kit
-Interior screw kit
-Door moisture barrier
-Shifter boot
-Door handles

The center console needs to be replaced as 80% of the tabs underneath to hold the shifter boot are broken off.
The ash tray door tabs are broken off.

The engine runs well but leaks a little bit of oil and a little bit of coolant, probably just needs new hoses and a new seal around the oil pan.

I'm going to continue to replace as many items as I can with new "original"-like parts, then worry about what to do with the interior color and seats.

A few other vehicles in my stable are as follow:
1997 White Cobra #4408 - undergoing a coyote transplant & full MM suspension
2002 Black SVT Focus ZX3 - stock
2011 Black Fusion Sport - Steeda suspension

[1993cobra]

are you still in college station or back in houston? i thought i seen you white cobra yesterday in bryan?

[97CasperCobra]

are you still in college station or back in houston? i thought i seen you white cobra yesterday in bryan?

NEITHER!!! I'm up in Oklahoma on a project. The white Cobra has been down since 2010 with a knock, so the 4.6 is coming out and the 5.0 Coyote is going in.

[97CasperCobra]

Some photos:

[JohnLynch]

Might as well just keep the black guts since they are already in there.

Did you know it was not a real Teal/black? I hope the seller told you.

Good luck with the project. It adds up quick.

[97CasperCobra]

Might as well just keep the black guts since they are already in there.

Did you know it was not a real Teal/black? I hope the seller told you.

Good luck with the project. It adds up quick.

Yes, I knew that the interior was not original before I purchased it. I might convert all the parts I can to grey....most of them need replacing anyways, just need to know what I need to put back as it was original.