I Bought The CHEAPEST (And Worst) 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra - NEW PROJECT!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2023
- I went and did it again: Bought a 03-04 SVT Cobra AND Bought a project car that needs a TON of work. Unlike the 04 Screaming Yellow coupe previously seen on this channel, this very sad 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra is FAR from mint condition. But with a lot of work and hopefully a lot of good, quality content, I'll be bringing this one back from the dead! Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already, and brace yourself for lots of supercharged V8 SVT content!
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Chris..you and your channel are so overlooked..you deserve so many more subs and views..it is stupid crazy how good you are, and what you can do..been with you from early on..and so many times i just shake my head and say wow..lets have fun and see what happens people..
Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching
Yep, seen this a heap of times now. If you just keep grinding doing what you're doing, a steady climb is guaranteed.@@ChrisSullivan69
I agree, this video just showed up on my youtube page and I clicked and subscribed immediately. I love these types of videos.
Me wanting a c6 z06 somehow brought me to this channel and welp I’m here to stay. Awesome content
@@jtfresh7521 You should watch his rebuild of the Red Z, that was pretty awesome to watch. Loads to learn from Professor Chris on this channel.
Finally someone aint afraid to say what they paid for something. Most people act like it needs be some huge secret.
Where do these clowns get money to blow like this?
Lol exactly! Of course we would always love to pay less but if you have the money and you're willing who gaf.
Because people lie about the price on the paperwork to avoid taxes.
You don't want to be saying you paid 20k for a car to the world when your paperwork says 1k.
@Anthony-rv3hr who does that I always put exactly what I pay for it on the title. And it's very unlikely they would waste there time contacting these people over a old junker car and start asking questions. 🙄
@@fordnut4914 cheap bastards are always trying to skip on paying $100 on tax…
On this channel anything less than 8 cylinders is unacceptable 😂 I love it, it's life goals. Bro Saturday is the worst day to do anything in NY and NJ cause everybody's out just doing whatever
Wish I knew that lmao what a long day that was
And it is that way in Lakeland FL now, due to ALL of the New Yaukuhs and New Joiseys" that move here..... Please take them back...
Such an underrated channel. I’m all for more cobra content.
Solid project! I have such a soft spot for these. Bought one back when it wasn’t even 2 years old with under 2k miles. It was a fun journey to mod it back in the day! Aside from the big power Supra’s these were untouchable in my area when heavily modded. I miss those days!
So nostalgic!
Even my 99 2v GT with basic bolt ons was enough performance to blow away 90% of stock "sporty" cars at the time. Those SS Camaros, WS6's, 3000GT's, Supras, and yes, Terminators were my nemesis. I never played with NSX, Lambos, Ferrari's or Porsches for obvious reasons. This video makes me want to go buy a Cobra...
Few things excite me more than Chris Sully snagging another cobra project. You’ve got 2 weeks to get it prepped for COBRO WEEKEND LFG
LETS GO
x2, clutch and gooo
Heck of a deal! It went to the right home to be saved. Can't wait to see the journey of this Cobra. 👍🐍
I love this longer form content, you do not see this much anymore on TH-cam. Keep going with it man. Love it!
I remember this car when he posted it for sale. A lot of us wanted it for the price he posted and I probably would’ve bought it if it were closer. I’m kind of glad I didn’t though seeing that it was SRA swapped, the carpet being burned, and overall just seeing how much work it needed. I was too far anyway, but this is definitely a good solid project and in the hands of the right person to help restore it.
By far the best car channel IMO. I'm surprised you're not over 1 million subs by now. Great mixture of content, love it.
I can’t wait to follow on this build! I’ve been watching for a while and recently picked up an 03 azure blue Mach 1 that needs some of the same repairs, starting with the clutch/throw out bearing. I’ve always loved the sonic blue and that thing hooked up to your truck is a dream combo! Looking forward to this content!! Thanks!
Perfect acquisition for a man of your considerable talent. Great content for your channel as mentioned.
Love the blue. Perfect color for a Cobra.
No doubt you will make it proud and look forward to your progress.
Congrats Chris.
Watching you turn these cars around is so relaxing..I don’t know why..like watch car detail videos..just fun to watch😊
Congratulations Chris on the new project! Look forward to seeing how you transform this Mustang!
Your channel randomly popped up on my feed and I’m glad it did I was glued for the past 40mins. I can tell you put lots of time and effort and recording and making a good video that doesn’t go unnoticed, keep up the vids!!
Much appreciated man!
I am looking forward to this build! I remember when my 03 cobra was delivered back in 2016. Bought my sight unseen with 21,000 miles. Great car for its time. You have an awesome setup and great car collection.
Dude keep this channel going 🙏🏻 My single cab got stolen and striped on liability so a total loss. To say it was tough on me is an understatement but it’s just more fuel to the fire. I am now going to UTI starting my journey in the automotive industry and I can tell you know what you’re looking at. I love this content it always makes my day better I feel like your channel is heavily underrated , especially fixing up a car like a Terminator🐍
I think we’re all gonna enjoy watching where this goes 👍🏻 looking forward to watching this series.
Solid tech, interesting projects and hype free. Great job again, Chris.👍🏻
Just found this channel and WOW! Awesome projects and a ton of knowledge. Love seeing the terminators brought back to new condition. Keep up the work and I'm gonna spread the word about your channel! Also, the work on the Z06 dash leather was perfection!
That Cobra looks like another good project Chris! Looking forward to seeing you use your many talents to make that a great, solid, reliable car again! Carry on bud! 👍🏼🇺🇸
Looking forward to seeing you restore this blue beauty to it's former glory! Just got my 03 Cobra back from the engine builder with a newly refreshed engine. Sucks because I have to do the engine and clutch break ins before I can have any fun! Good luck with yours!
I'm blue oval guy till I die. The Yellow SVT got me watching. This will keep me. I'm building two cars, a deuce coupe and a cobra replica, but love the new edge mustang almost as much as my S197. Can't wait to see this
Another cobra! Hyped for this one bro....The other one was too easy for you..Thanks for the great content! Love this channel
Cant wait to see how it goes. It's cool to see you drive through places I know. New England is small enough. I've got a black 03 Mach 1 in RI. Love the new edge content. Keep up the great work!
As you finished up, you were suggesting what cars viewers might be a fan of. I am actually a huge Chris Sullivan Fan! I love how you work, your attention to detail, and how neat and tidy you insist on being. I will watch whatever you work on because you are awesome. I love spending time watching your work. Thanks Man!
Appreciate that!
Hell yeah man! You could part it out and still clear a decent profit! Good find and glad you're bringing it back to life! 🍻
Thanks for the consistent interesting car content. I’m not sure how this channel isn’t bigger!
You and me both!
I just got recommended this video and tbh I don’t know how your channel isn’t one of the biggest on TH-cam! Very few Creators have the knowledge and “spark” that you have man! Keep up the grind and it’ll pay off! You’ve gained a follower from me, all the way from Tennessee
Appreciate it man! 🤙🤙
TOW RIG- sweet platinum edition truck, TRAILER- nice open steel trailer, CAR-nice project car, but damn that winch with a WIRED CONTROLLER, You can add a wireless remote for that winch, then you could of stay warm and dry and not have to keep re adjusting the wheel then walking back to hit the winch controller, wireless remote sit in it steer the car and stay dry, just picking love the channel
I found this channel from the Yellow Cobra content then went down the rabbit hole and watched ALL your videos. As a Mustang owner, always done for more Mustang content. This channel is so underrated, should be at 400K not 40K by now. Excellent cars and incredible work!
Thanks for thw support and for subscribing!
Underrated channel. Really enjoying the content bro.
Glad I found this channel, can’t wait to see the transformation!
Just got recommended this video and I'm glad. Nice truck, nice trailer, cool projects, and a handsome host. 10/10
That poor car! Glad you got it. Always enjoy watching you restore cars especially these Terminators.
Love the new project and excited to see you work your magic! Keep the content coming :)
Will do!
Saw this car on a fb group, glad you’re the one who ended up with it. Can’t wait to see the car get fixed up!
Haven't stopped by in a while! You've been busy I see haha, love the new projects, I'll be checking out the rest of this series and others. I feel your rain pain... you know Seattle style lol! Stay well brotha!
First video I’ve seen on the channel and I already like it. Thanks brother
Awesome, that's gonna be a cool restoration/rebuild man. Can't wait for more.
Love the content you put out and projects. 👍🏽
Wow man great find , an 03 sonic blue for 13.5 that’s crazy !
Can’t wait to see what you do with it !
Can’t wait to hear what you have planned for it. I secretly hope you plan on putting it back to stock.
can't wait for this series, I've said it so many times but you deserve more followers. Been telling all my friends to subscribe and watch your videos.
Appreciate it my man!
From one SB Cobra owner to another, you picked the right color! Looking forward to see what you do to it.
Good to see this gem about to get the chris experience and be back to better than 100%. It always blowd my mind when i see a car like this so neglected...the previous owner must be a conplete tool lol.
Always do a week day if you got a choice and a busy city is involved lol everyone’s off on the weekends, of course NYC is gonna be crazy on a Saturday! Dope car tho, beautiful! I can tell you’re a car guy, very surprised you purchased this, spending over $13k, and didn’t crawl below to check it out knowing that 100+K miles were def hard miles with all the cheaper aftermarket on it. Not like crazy Chinese cheap luckily but still, the piss poor wiring and the fact dude didn’t even take an hour or two (or $50) to clean it before posting and having someone come check it out really shows his love for the thing.
Dude. Please keep making content on the cobra I wanna see what u do to it. I'll watch em all and like them. Sending this to my buddy who is also a new edge mustang guy. Thanks man
I just came across your channel and all I have to say is your vehicles are absolutely perfect, a young man can dream 🙌
I appreciate that!
We love a good Terminator project! I picked up 03 DSG up halfway across the country for 18k during covid time and a head gasket repair later, she's back on the road. Looking forward to these vids! (I also picked up a 20 Platinum - I think we may be on to something here)
Your living my exact dream Chris good stuff I’m proud of you
Very nice pickup! Like that you have no neighbors close by and lots of land. Real nice to see you grabbed this cobra. Definitely deserves to be fixed up. I know you will do a great job it will be like brand new. You should definitely have more subs on your channel really like it! Think your right Chris road hard and put away wet. Big ford fan love the cobras!
Great video btw I’m learning a lot from your videos keep up with the good videos bro
I love your garage you’re living the life! Great channel too!
Seeing a lot of the same comments but definitely such an underrated channel brother, the quality and variety of cars you have is awesome wish to have a garage close to yours someday. Hey man I’m with you on the secluded living lol Southern California is crazy and unbearable at times if you don’t live near the beach areas imo, New Hampshire seems like a peaceful vibe
Much appreciated!
Chris you’re bonkers bro!!! Good luck on this one, if anyone can make this thing come alive it’s you.
Thanks bro!
That’s a steal for that price. The 03-04 cobra have always been my favorite. I hate that I sold my 04 GT, but I’ll find another one soon. Keep it up. I will watch your progress.
Yet another great vid Chris !!
I’ll be following this build intently, as I’ve had a few Terminator Cobras over the years….and I’m on the hunt for yet another.
I really like how you aren’t brand specific like many people are.
You have the best channel on TH-cam as far as I’m concerned !
Just curious if you have some type of engineering background ?? Or if it’s all self taught/learned ?
Anyway, keep it up with the great content !! This old guy looks forward to it !
Thanks! Mechanical engineering background
Can’t wait to see this build, subscribed for sure man.
Looking forward to watching you get this car fixed, enjoy your channel
Thank you for the great content Chris
I’ve been looking at Cobras myself. Thanks TH-cam for stalking me and recommending you in my feed. You’ve earned a new sub. Respect.
Welcome! Thanks man 🤝
This should be a great transformation. Love the blue!
Hey man, this was me discovering your channel.
''You hear that? Yea me neither. The sound of Nothing'' got me to follow.
Awesome content. Keep on keepin on
Peace
Been watching since the red Z06, keep it up man. Great channel
Appreciate it!!
awesome content bud, really looking forward to this revival!
You and me both!
Excited to watch this build. 03 -04 Terminators are future classics for sure.
"Neverstart" batteries and "Brotella" motor oil!! I'M DEAD!! HA HA HA!!! Another great vid, Chris!! Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Gonna be a chore but you're just the guy for the job!!
It never gets old seeing the black Z06!
Damn, the part with your c6z and an 03 cobra was my dream garage! I moved on from wanting both cars, but thats an absolutely sick setup!!!!
No doubt Chris after you give it the Sullivan touch it will look & run mint !! She's rough , but not for long !!
Looking forward to see what this car is going to need. This will be some great content.
Legit My dream car!! I had a 02 mustang gt that I loved so much but was rear ended. It had a hot wheels paint job and always caught eyes everywhere I went. I plan on buy a 03 cobra when ever I can.
I know of “Car Enthusiast” TH-cam channels with over a million subs, and they pale in comparison to your channel in my opinion. It’s nice in a way that your channel is still growing because it feels more intimate since you’re still able to interact with your subscribers, but it’s only a matter of time before you blow up - and you definitely warrant the attention. Nothing but respect!
I live on Long Island, but work in the city. It’s horrible, I have a 2+ hour commute every day. Trying to get out of here asap! Sweet project, can’t wait to see how it comes out.
Now I’m binge watching these videos. I just found your channel. I myself hate traffic and luckily where I live there isn’t a million people on the highway. It started with old gas that’s nice it runs.
I’m strapped in and ready to see you work this Pony! Let’s go Chris.
🤘🤘
Another great video! Love your channel
Love the cobra content lately! Always curious how other cobra guys load these things, I’ve only been able to go through the wheels up front and basically through the cradle around back. Also have some rubber on the bottom of my homemade ramps 😂
Got my money's worth out of these home made ramps lol
Unreal deal on a clean title Terminator! Looking forward to another tastefully done project.
Stephen Foe and Ronald Anderson built the engine on my 07 GT500 as well. There was a nice article written about the Niche SVT engine builders in like 2005 in the Detroit Free press. They spoke highly about Anderson and how he was a senior highly respected engine builder for the SVT program at that time. He built a majority of the Ford GT engines in 04/05. Great video. Looking forward to the transformation.
Very cool! I'll have to look for the article. Love that kind of stuff
@@ChrisSullivan69 the link that I had from like 2004 dosent work anymore, but fortunately cuz I'm old I had cut and pasted it to a doc. So here it is enjoy:
replacements linked to assembly.
Ford is banking on the GT’s engine to meet the same standard. When Cobra owners and enthusiasts visit the niche line, workers get the rock-star treatment.
“They just go wild when they see who the person is that signed their engine,” said Smith, who lives in nearby Croswell.
Cobra owner Steve Felde of Tucson, Ariz., toured the site in 2000.
“Buyers who had a ’96 or newer Cobra and who could remember the team names, searched out and got the autographs of those workers,” Felde said.
Fan mail trickles in regularly on the niche line, which more closely resembles a racetrack paddock than an engine plant.
“Nothing comes close to the build quality your guys put out,” says an e-mail tacked to a bulletin board.
The signature plates, which evolved from hand-signed stickers on earlier Cobras, also add an element of exclusivity to the cars. And that has not escaped the attention of collectors.
A rare spare plate obtained during a car club’s visit to Romeo recently sold for $108 on eBay, Eller said.
Most importantly, said United Auto Workers representative Bob Herrick, the niche line has elevated the stature of assembly line workers.
“They’re not just laborers,” Herrick said. “They’re a skilled work force.”
You can reach Eric Mayne at 313-222-2443 or emayne@detnews.com.
@@ChrisSullivan69 "Cobra engine builders are assembly line stars
Romeo-made powerplants feature their signatures"
By Eric Mayne / The Detroit News
ROMEO - Quick - name a famous auto assembly line worker.
If you said Ron Anderson or Gary Smith, chances are good you own an SVT Cobra - Ford Motor Co.’s high-performance Mustang.
Sequestered in a small building at Ford’s engine complex in Romeo, Anderson and Smith work on the exclusive “niche line” - where every SVT Cobra engine since 1996 has been assembled by hand.
Anderson, Smith and a handful of co-workers have gained a measure of fame - at least in the eyes of Cobra enthusiasts - because each car’s engine bears a small metal plate with their signatures.
Nearly 1,300 workers toil in obscurity on Romeo’s primary production line, churning out 2,500 V-8 engines a day. But Anderson, Smith and seven other workers - selected based on seniority - are the only assemblers who routinely receive fan mail.
“It’s just amazing,” said Smith, 53, a Ford employee for 30 years who has spent the last four years on Romeo’s niche line.
This summer, their fame among Ford enthusiasts is expected to reach new heights when the $140,000 Ford GT begins arriving in showrooms. Earlier this month, workers launched production of the 550-hp 5.4-liter V-8 that propels the two-seat GT to a top speed of 205 mph. Ford plans to build just over 1,000 GTs a year.
The complexity of high-performance engines led Ford to establish the niche line in Romeo. Each unit is meticulously hand-built to ensure quality and precision.
The high combustion pressure generated by the massive Ford GT engine subjects pistons to searing heat. To manage the extreme temperatures, oil is squirted on pistons through tiny openings - which are labor-intensive to install.
“If you tried to put this in the main line, you’d get a lot of resistance,” said Curt Hill, powertrain engineering supervisor at the plant.
Workers on Romeo’s main production line have about 14 seconds to complete an assembly task.
And they repeat those tasks over and over as engines snake through the assembly line.
On the niche line, workers have nearly six minutes to complete a task - and they move along with the engine to the next station. Working in pairs, they’re responsible for building the entire engine.
Quality control remains a constant priority. To motivate the small crew of assemblers, Ford decided workers would sign each engine the way an artist finishes a masterpiece - but only if quality was up to par.
“That’s the ultimate sign of pride in workmanship,” said Mike Eller, customer relations manager responsible for the niche line’s operations.
Each worker’s signature has been duplicated on a stamp, which is used to emboss their John Han****s on a metal plate that also bears the logos of Ford and the United Auto Workers union.
“If we don’t feel that it’s right, we’ll put a stop-build on it because my name’s going on it,” said Anderson, a 55-year-old Leonard resident, who’s also spent 30 years working at Romeo - the last three on the niche line.
For Ford, the approach has been effective. Based on data tracked over the last 18 months, the SVT Mustang Cobra, which is on a production hiatus until the 2006 model year, had no warranty engine replacements linked to assembly.
Can’t wait excellent content Chris!
I love the new project Chris! It’s ryan who bought the yellow cobra from you a few years back. Your one of my favorite channels keep up the great work!
No shit man how's it going!
I was interested in this video bc I love the terminator cobra body but once I heard the corvette spool up I had to check out your other vids lol. Keep up the good content!!👍🏽
Appreciate it man!
Great vids man. Cobra owner here.I will be following this one!
New subscriber here! Im glad i came across this channel. You can just tell Chris is a genuine person outside of TH-cam.
Appreciate it!
G'Dy from Down Under.
I'm looking forward to the journey ahead with the Mustang Chris.
I hope you get the support from after market vendors for this project.
Good luck.
Much appreciated!
You'll need to use a "stiff" brush to get the NY off of them.... This is becoming one of my favorite channels! Keep it real man and you will go far with this endeavor.
Love the sarcasm on the shoutout to Newark NJ. I drive coast to coast and do not like staying long there at all. 😂😂😂
This guys channel is just waiting to blow up, ide love to see more 63 content. I have a 07 E63 with 77k miles I’m doing my head bolts and adjusters soon
Check out that video! Hopefully it helps you out 🤙
I would love to see the post after you sale your finished projects on all your vehicles!
Once again Chris, you amaze us all with the quality of your work, content, and creativity in choosing something like this 03 Cobra. That thing needs some help, guess it's the ol girls lucky day since she found her way into your garage. Looking forward to the build and restoration bud. Should be a good series like all the others. Any hint on the direction for this one or you still figuring out what the plan is on this beasty? Need to get those subs up on your channel bud, I always share your work.
Thank you very much!
@@ChrisSullivan69 Just trying to do a small part to help out bud. Your channel is awesome. Maybe have a nice little sticker for each car build "Built by: Professor Chris Sullivan" for all your future car builds. Maybe make it a bumper sticker, I'd get one.
Loving these 90s, early 2000s builds.. please do a c5 next or a ws6
GREAT BUY CHRIS !! LOOK FORWARD TO SEE WHAT YOU DO WITH IT !KEEP THEM VIDEOS COMING . JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS
Looks like this’ll be a good project! What’s up with the lightning?? Looking forward to the series
Im so glad i found this video. I've got a 2003 silver cobra convertible that i dumped a lot of money in to make my own. Rode around 510whp and she shit the bed on me around 98,000 miles. I bought her at 29k miles for 28k in 2015. Gonna use this as inspiration to rebuild the motor.
Damn at least you got 70k miles of enjoyment lol
Til this day, whenever i see a well kept cobra on the road, it makes me happy. Ferrari and European sports cars are nice and all, but these old school cars are so nice to see well kept on the road.
Hey Chris, really like all your Vids. Have you ever thought of Doing an A/C cobra kit. Would be bad ass. Thanks and look forward to more content.
Excited for this one, lots of potential!
Love your videos Chris. This series ought to be good 😂