Another NEPA Member.

EricJosephPA · 06-21-2006, 07:43 AM

Just wanted to say HI to all the existing members. I just purchased a 1994 Cobra and first thing I did, other than joy ride, of course, is join SCMC. I have a question for all the veteran owners out there - I just tried to replace the pony emblem on the front of the car with an after-market Cobra emblem. The pony emblem bracket is secured to the car with 2 screws that look like regular 6-point star torque screws, but have a pin extruding from the center, thus preventing a typical torque screw driver from getting into the notch without stripping it. It appears that a special tool - kind of like a hollowed-out torque driver - would be needed, but I can't find one anywhere. Any ideas on where I can get that tool or if there are other approaches I can use to swap out the emblems without ruining the original pony? Thanks for your help, and I look forward to enjoying my new car and new club membership for years to come.
Eric

**Firme** · 06-21-2006, 12:00 PM

Hi Eric, Welcome to the SCMC

, glad you joined.

The tool you are looking for can be bought at your local tool\autoparts store, it is called a Security\Tamper-proof Torx size T-25.

You can usually just buy the bit that goes into a standard screwdrivers. Here is a pricey one online for example http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

nckissfan · 06-21-2006, 01:45 PM

hey, welcome to the club.

ausie · 06-22-2006, 06:11 AM

Welcome to the club Eric. As Firme said, the security torx bits are what you need. They sell a small kit that has several sizes in it. What I like about the small kit is that you now can use them for other things like removing the MAF for cleaning, install security fasterners to your licence plate, etc.. Depending on where in NEPA you are from I may end up passing you on the highway (or probably the other way around).

It is good to see more and more PA people joining the club

**cobrabitn** · 06-28-2006, 11:09 PM

A big welcome to you Eric!

FYI, We had two more PA members that joined this week, one from York and one from Pittspurgh. I think we are being overtaken by the Keystone State.

06-21-2006, 07:43 AM	#1
EricJosephPA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	Another NEPA Member. Just wanted to say HI to all the existing members. I just purchased a 1994 Cobra and first thing I did, other than joy ride, of course, is join SCMC. I have a question for all the veteran owners out there - I just tried to replace the pony emblem on the front of the car with an after-market Cobra emblem. The pony emblem bracket is secured to the car with 2 screws that look like regular 6-point star torque screws, but have a pin extruding from the center, thus preventing a typical torque screw driver from getting into the notch without stripping it. It appears that a special tool - kind of like a hollowed-out torque driver - would be needed, but I can't find one anywhere. Any ideas on where I can get that tool or if there are other approaches I can use to swap out the emblems without ruining the original pony? Thanks for your help, and I look forward to enjoying my new car and new club membership for years to come. Eric __________________ 1994 Black Cobra Coupe

06-21-2006, 01:45 PM	#3
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	hey, welcome to the club. __________________

06-22-2006, 06:11 AM	#4
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	Welcome to the club Eric. As Firme said, the security torx bits are what you need. They sell a small kit that has several sizes in it. What I like about the small kit is that you now can use them for other things like removing the MAF for cleaning, install security fasterners to your licence plate, etc.. Depending on where in NEPA you are from I may end up passing you on the highway (or probably the other way around). It is good to see more and more PA people joining the club __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

06-28-2006, 11:09 PM	#5
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	A big welcome to you Eric! FYI, We had two more PA members that joined this week, one from York and one from Pittspurgh. I think we are being overtaken by the Keystone State. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

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