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05-06-2009, 10:33 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Jim, I'm just toying with the idea at the moment, among a couple of others too, so I didn't want to bother Peter with a phone call, when he could be working on getting your car ready for next week. 
I'm not familiar with the ERA wait time, but I am familiar with their outstanding reputation, and was curious about the "queue." |
05-05-2009, 09:39 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA # 208, 428CJ
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Jim
Car looks fabulous.... I look forward to seeing more about this very special project !
Mike
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05-05-2009, 09:58 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Jim,
Wow ... that is gong to be a beautiful car!
Some questions ...
What width wire wheels are you gong to run front and rear? Are they chrome or painted?
Is the custom ERA rear suspension compatible with the slab side frame / body ?
I realize, that the ERA suspension, precludes the use of the under car exhaust ... which really goes with this car. Just curious.
Thanks.
- Tim
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05-06-2009, 05:30 AM
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Location: White Plains,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA140, ERA 267, ERA GT2038, ERA FIA 2045, ERAGT2077 ERA2893000EXP
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TKB:
The wheels are 6" (as original) chrome wire wheels both front and rear. Tire size is 15"x 215/70.
I am using the standard ERA Jag rear iinboard rear brake setup, albeit, with track narrowed 1". I don't know if the out board brake ERA rear could be similarly modified to fit, but have found that if you waterboard Bob Putnam enough he can usually find a way to accomplish things.
It will have undercar exhaust.
Jim
PS: The motor went in yesterday and the trans, etc is due to go in today.
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05-06-2009, 05:40 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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Originally Posted by Jim Holden
PS: The motor went in yesterday and the trans, etc is due to go in today.
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Of course that will require more pics. Shoot them to me in an email and they will magically appear on this thread....  |
05-06-2009, 05:40 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
TKB:
PS: The motor went in yesterday and the trans, etc is due to go in today.
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Pictures, mmmmmuuuuuussssssttttttt hhhhhaaaaaaavvvvvveeeeeeeee ppppiiiiccccttttttuuuuurrrrreeeeesssswsssss
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05-06-2009, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Edgewater,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, BOSS 351C/Webers
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Era 289 ss
Jim -
Looks FANTASTIC. Boy, if I wasn't retired...I'd be right in line behind you for one of those babies. I always thought
a nice, quiet, subtle slab-side would make a nice garage-mate for my fire-belching, piped & striped FIA.
Keep up the good work!
regards,
Jeff
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05-06-2009, 07:10 AM
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Another beautiful job from ERA
Jim Holden That's one sharp car, hope you can get it to Kit Car show in Carlisle. Even if it is not done. Any Chance of a Westlake small block ending up in this car with webers??  Are you going with a rollbar or hood scoop? I like the way it looks in the pictures already. If you can get Peter to pay a little overtime, I am sure that Doug and the guys will have it ready. Is there any money in the overtime account, that's the question. If you watch TV, Foose builds a complete car in a week.   ERA has a great crew, they will get it done. I have not seen them fail yet. Jimyou are going to need another car lift in the garage for this one. Hope everything else is OK. Hope to see you in 2 weeks. Rick L. |
05-06-2009, 09:51 AM
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That's one beautiful car, but it sounds like the wait could be 1-2 years?
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05-06-2009, 10:36 AM
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GREAT JOB by all...... My first car being an MGA, and my third car a 260 Tiger. I understand how you feel about the first Cobras. When I found out about Cobra Replicas 3 years ago. My heart was set on a slabside. For me it is the combination of these 2 cars. Then the economy took a dump along with starting a new business....OUCH
The business is now starting to accelerate, and ERA is bringing a more affordable car to the arena without going to England. High five to you Jim for pushing them through the evelope, and of course high five to ERA for giving in, and producing yet another beauty!.....lolololol......i2f
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05-06-2009, 11:48 AM
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2000 has a rollbar.......i2f
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05-06-2009, 11:52 AM
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2492,2497,2401,2327, these are just what I found in my saved pics.....i2f
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05-06-2009, 01:48 PM
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2492,2497,2401,2327, these are just what I found in my saved pics.....i2f
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i2f ... I looked in your gallery ... did not see any photos of 2000 series cars. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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05-07-2009, 01:07 PM
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i2f ... I looked in your gallery ... did not see any photos of 2000 series cars. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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Sorry, they are in my documents on the computer. To big for here, but you can probably google those numbers, and get the same pics. I think that is how I found them.......i2f
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05-06-2009, 05:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: era 289 FIA #2112
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Haven't looked yet, but I guess its time to update the ERA website. Can't wait to see it at Carlisle.
M-A
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05-07-2009, 06:31 AM
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Great looking car. I'm hoping to stop at Carlisle on my way back from another commitment I have on Sunday. Does anyone know what time everyone starts to leave there?
Ray
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05-07-2009, 07:41 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA140, ERA 267, ERA GT2038, ERA FIA 2045, ERAGT2077 ERA2893000EXP
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Usually about 1:00 pm
Jim
PS: I have forwarded on some more pictures to Patrick to post showing the interior rugs going in (with a nice shot of the top of Jack's head) and the engine compartment with the original style expansion tank ("patina" and all).
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05-07-2009, 08:26 AM
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05-07-2009, 08:34 AM
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Thanks Patrick!
In an effort to duplicate the original look, I've had the Boyz paint the radiator and attachment hardware black, use standard steel Ford pulleys on the motor and use the old style expansion tank. As for the interior, the carpets are black with red leather seats and there will be a full small block street dash. As for the exterior, besides the as original wire wheels and AC knockoffs, there will be front and rear bumper "hoops".
Jim
PS: As an aside, Peter P. originally owned a small block Cobra that he purchased at an auction for a little over $560. Other than the red seats, this is to be a "Clone" of that car as he restored/rebuilt it.
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05-07-2009, 09:16 AM
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keep the pictures coming, looks great!
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