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Hi, Alfa02 here, I know we'll talked on BaT, and here. On your BRG 427 street car, (ERA?) what did the glove box pull handle come from? I found the same one on their web site, but couldn't find a part# or price. I don't want the T-handle like Cobra Restorer sell, just a simple round one. Thanks Tom. I was going to Befriend you, that OK?
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11-30-2016 07:40 AM - permalinkstrictlypersonlThe caliper brackets are done. $150 for the pair, including special low-head bolts. I just need your contact and credit card (Visa/MC) info.
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Thanks for the compliments. There is a rather lengthy and rambling build thread in the ERA forum. You should be able to find it under "Progress on #782). I think this link will work to my Photobucket account.
1. Dec 2009 Pre-delivery Pictures From ERA Photo by dclemans | Photobucket
It is ERA's standard 427 body. As such the flares are not quite correct even for the wide hip street car. The street car with wide hips didn't have the slight flare around the front of the rear wheel opening - which would not have been a lot of work to have fixed but I didn't. Also the front openings have a little too much pronounced flare at the rear bottom. There is a thread running in All Cobra Talk currently where Metalmorphis is creating a narrow hip 427 street roadster and he plans to produce and sell the fender pieces to convert an ERA. That would be a nice modification to the ERA.
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Not over yet. I returned to the shop regarding one of the seams on the front as I mentioned in my earlier message below. The owner/installer agreed that it needs to be replaced so we will be scheduling time to get that done. The rest of the job looks good. Still need some good hot sun to help a few minor installation marks disappear. I'm told that is normal. Only time will tell at this point.
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I meant to post regarding this but didn't get to it yet. The xPEL film has no orange peel at all and is hard to see on the car. From what I understand, the 3M film has orange peel purposely to better match production car finishes. Since our cars don't have orange peel, I think the xPEL is the better choice. My rear fender spats are as close to invisible as can be. I had the doors covered entirely and there is no difference in the finish as a result. I'm no expert, but am happy with my results. That said, one of the front pieces on my car is more visible than the other at the seam. Supposedly, the bit of cloudiness will fade when it dries thoroughly. If not, I'll visit the shop to see what can be done. This has nothing to do with the file, just the installation.
Kevin
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66gtk liked post by 427 Street On thread : FIA Tire SizeWell, not the best picture....just a quick one with my phone. Avons installed... Front: 225/65-15 Rear: 295/50-15 This is the same set-up I had on my 427 street car. Thanks again to Nick...Liked On: 11-10-2016, 07:38 AM
Posted On: 07-12-2016, 07:54 PM66gtk liked post by Tim7139 On thread : Cobra Country looks like a sale board for SuperformanceAbout a dozen in the last month, everything from 1500 to 38000 miles. Lots more over a short span than I can recall. Only thing I'd deduce, we're coming to the end of driving season. My favorite,...Liked On: 11-06-2016, 05:45 PM
Posted On: 11-06-2016, 03:08 PM66gtk liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : Wind shield frame mounted race mirrorsWe mount the mirror in front of the windshield plane, as original. They work quite well in that position. The passenger-side bracket must have a slight bend in it to allow better aiming. Wind wings...Liked On: 10-23-2016, 08:56 AM
Posted On: 10-23-2016, 05:59 AM66gtk liked post by gsharapa On thread : Post the coolest picture of your car!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArK-g3WMg5QLiked On: 09-26-2016, 03:06 PM
Posted On: 09-24-2016, 02:33 PM66gtk liked post by dcdoug On thread : Post the coolest picture of your car!Cumberland Airport Autocross http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3653&pictureid=15770Liked On: 09-23-2016, 10:22 AM
Posted On: 09-23-2016, 09:10 AMLinks monetized by VigLink66gtk liked post by patrickt On thread : Should I feel insulted or?????A few years ago I had a guy come up, look at my ERA for a while, then he rapped his knuckles lightly on the fender and said to his buddy "yep, that's aluminum.":LOL:Liked On: 09-18-2016, 07:21 PM
Posted On: 09-17-2016, 02:34 PM66gtk liked post by mrmustang On thread : Cobra IdentificationYou may know the sellers, but as a dealer, they do not know the car, which is typical of a multi specialty dealer, as they cannot know everything about what they have on the lot. Bill S. PS:...Liked On: 09-14-2016, 12:21 PM
Posted On: 09-13-2016, 05:07 AM66gtk liked post by Mike I On thread : soft top flutterMy solution to the flutter and windshield flex issue was to fabricate a couple of aluminum tubes and a couple of aluminum brackets (see pictures). The tubes attach to the top frame at the pivot...Liked On: 09-08-2016, 07:03 PM
Posted On: 09-08-2016, 05:52 PM66gtk liked post by racco On thread : CCX Parts427 side oiler with dual carbs fits fine under the hoodLiked On: 07-21-2016, 03:42 PM
Posted On: 07-21-2016, 03:18 PM66gtk liked post by keezling On thread : Part # for FE exhaust header gasketsOne thing I did on some problem headers way back when was to cut the flanges between the pipes so they bolted on independent of each other and conformed to the head surface. Gaskets are at best a...Liked On: 07-05-2016, 01:03 PM
Posted On: 07-05-2016, 09:27 AM66gtk liked post by DanEC On thread : FE heads rebuilt on 472 - video anybody?Reminds me of why I originally started out to paint my car red. Looking good - hope you get an offer soon. :)Liked On: 06-21-2016, 10:01 PM
Posted On: 06-21-2016, 05:01 PM66gtk liked post by Dimis On thread : FE heads rebuilt on 472 - video anybody?She looks a really classy car, and a total bargain for $60K asking if I understand it right. The only thing its missing in my eyes is the front oval bumper, nothing a couple hundred buck wouldn't...Liked On: 06-21-2016, 10:01 PM
Posted On: 06-21-2016, 06:35 PM66gtk liked post by RodKnock On thread : Newbie enthusiast with mileage question...Here's a perfect example, at first blush 17,000 miles on this ERA is "high mileage." Just listed: PhotoPost Classifieds - FS (PA): ERA 2124 FIA with LeMans Hardtop - Powered by PhotoPost...Liked On: 06-21-2016, 03:18 PM
Posted On: 06-21-2016, 12:30 PM66gtk liked post by CompClassics On thread : AVONs and Treadwear LetteringHere is a set of AVONs we just finished, more of the "Blue Streak" look than the "Bill Board" look. These are heading back east to a client....Liked On: 06-08-2016, 09:27 PM
Posted On: 06-08-2016, 02:47 PM66gtk liked post by stephen_becker On thread : 1965 427 s/c Factory Five on eBayShow up with your checkbook in hand and a note from our wife saying its ok to buy and we can talk.................Liked On: 06-07-2016, 08:01 AM
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