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Post By patrickt
06-03-2020, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Sharpsburg,
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Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A
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Thanks for all of the responses. All great info! And yes, I was looking way harder at budget last night and realize I am looking at more like $80K min and I may def be undershooting that! My goal is to enjoy for occasional street use, but still carry 500+HP and keep to the FE engine family for authentic feel.. But I am going to build this thing if it's the last thing I do, and I'll be definitely looking for more advice so thanks all in advance!!
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06-03-2020, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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It's going to be tough to put together a nicely equipped FE based 427 car for under six figures. Not impossible, but tough. And as a side note, I've followed more than a few "I'm going to build this car with my son" threads. On every one that I can remember, the son lost interest along the way.  |
06-03-2020, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
Posts: 5,632
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
It's going to be tough to put together a nicely equipped FE based 427 car for under six figures. Not impossible, but tough. And as a side note, I've followed more than a few "I'm going to build this car with my son" threads. On every one that I can remember, the son lost interest along the way. |
In fact, I would assert that if you did an inventory of "I've got a kit and I'm gonna build a car" after 5 years, most of them sit unfinished in a garage, and a significant number of them appear here for sale for pennies on the dollar 10 years later. People severely underestimate the number of hours it takes to put together one of these. They also think it's a one person job - it ain't and acquiring volunteer labor as a helper is a long term commitment that fades quickly.
That's why my advice to anyone building a kit to think they are saving money really needs to rethink their strategy. Especially since the Cobra is such a finicky car, many find they are inappropriate (e.g, my love affair with the Cobra ended up choosing the Cobra or my wife, I kept the wife and we finished 45 years this weekend).
The other reason to buy a kit (of any kind) is the love of fabrication. If that is your desire then please do it. I'll also advise there are other "kits" that are more suitable to a first time assembler than a Cobra. Cobras have only two straight lines: the two frame tubes. Nothing willl line up. It's a task and requires sometimes some machining to overcome. And like it or not, youi're going to have to buy, beg, borrow or steal tools you don't have and will only use once. As mentioned, add that to the cost.
Good luck. ERAs are great cars, but I'd buy a finished one and enjoy driving it first. Then build one if you truly love the Cobra.
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06-03-2020, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Marietta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 428FE
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ERA in Marietta GA
Hi Hank,
I am in Marietta GA. I ordered an ERA in 1999 and received it in 2000. I like ERA and one of the reasons I picked ERA was that I could do a lot of the work myself, including the body work and paint. FE engine with 4 sp top loader both out of a 66 Fairlane. It took me three plus years (including test painting junk yard parts  ). I did it for the enjoyment and to save a little money. I still have the car if you are in the area and want to stop by please do. Also PM me if you want to talk.
P.S. Your post inspired me to re-join Club Cobra. My old login somehow got outdated.
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06-03-2020, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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Hank, I am five hours away in Alabama. Northwest corner. Lots of Cobra guys between us.
In an ERA is would go with a FE motor. Maybe 390 block with stroker kit? A TKO 600 would be my choice for a tranny. Old school would be a top loader but I don't like spinning the motor at 2900 rpms to do 60 mph.
Check Craft Performance and see what Lance has in a FE.
https://craftperformanceengines.com/crate17.html
I have six or eight FE blocks and motor in my back room. This fall I'm pulling the 390 out of my 66 Fairlane and install a 427 center oiler that I'm building.
And all the guys are correct about the budget. $60K to $85K
Please don't put a 302 with a T-5 in it. 
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06-04-2020, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Sharpsburg,
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Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
It's going to be tough to put together a nicely equipped FE based 427 car for under six figures. Not impossible, but tough. And as a side note, I've followed more than a few "I'm going to build this car with my son" threads. On every one that I can remember, the son lost interest along the way. |
Well, my son never had interest. He is sharp as a tack, graduated from Ga Tech - data analytics, but has zero mechanical aptitude. Ha. I will just get to enjoy the dream now instead of trying to force it on him.. He's gone to Austin, TX now anyway.. |
06-04-2020, 08:42 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HankF
Well, my son never had interest. He is sharp as a tack, graduated from Ga Tech - data analytics, but has zero mechanical aptitude. Ha. I will just get to enjoy the dream now instead of trying to force it on him.. He's gone to Austin, TX now anyway..
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Tack on a nice MBA with his GT undergrad degree and he'll be able to have ERA build you a nice turnkey before you're 60.  |
06-04-2020, 08:57 AM
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Quote:
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Tack on a nice MBA with his GT undergrad degree and he'll be able to have ERA build you a nice turnkey before you're 60. |
No doubt!! |
06-04-2020, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Newnan,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 723 Shelby 482
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ERA Cobra
Hank,
I live close to you with an ERA. I think I sent you my contact information.
Brent
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