About Me
- About desgros@vtlink.
- Zip Code
- 05843
- Biography
- Appreciated and loved the first 260-289 AC Cobras. A timeless shape.
- City
- Hardwick
- State
- VT
- Country
- usa
- Cobra Make, Engine
- ERA Slabside BRG 289
- Engine type and displacement
- Ford 289
- Tranny type
- Manual 5 Speed
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desgros@vtlink. liked post by Alfa02 On thread : 824 is Home!This one Glen??? I sent this photo to a buddy, in Cal. and come to find out, this owner was Tom's first other ERA owner contact. Tom (White ERA 289FIA) has damn near the same lic. plate, and he...Liked On: 03-26-2019, 06:48 AM
Posted On: 03-25-2019, 11:23 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by ACHiPo On thread : 824 is Home!After a nerve racking 20 minutes watching the Intercity driver backing the car out of the trailer, I signed the paperwork and drove off (to get gas--man this thing's thirsty!):3DSMILE:Liked On: 03-24-2019, 09:46 AM
Posted On: 03-23-2019, 07:14 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by sracer5 On thread : ERA 294 winter upgradesBeen working hard upgrading #294 this winter. I’ve added Avon tires ( had a set of BFG Euro TAs 20 + years old !) , Smiths mechanical gauges , 16 split rim steering wheel and a new plate to keep the...Liked On: 03-21-2019, 03:39 PM
Posted On: 03-19-2019, 11:45 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Kit Coyle On thread : Tried out the top and side curtains for the first time...Back in the early 60s I owned a Jaguar XK-120 roadster that I drove to the university every day. In the Pennsylvania winter that meant the flimsy top and side curtains had to go on. At around...Liked On: 03-12-2019, 05:03 PM
Posted On: 03-12-2019, 03:32 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by hauss On thread : Home Garage Car LiftsSave your money for a real lift.Remember the old saying {Better to spend to much than not enough.} That one definitely applies to this one.If not save money use hydraulic floor jack with Jack stands....Liked On: 03-10-2019, 02:10 PM
Posted On: 03-10-2019, 10:32 AMLinks monetized by VigLinkdesgros@vtlink. liked post by otto On thread : 2092 updateHi, 2092 is just about finished, in this post I have pictures of the updated engine compartment with new insulation, alum panel refinishing , new brakes cans , and overall clean up and detail ,...Liked On: 03-05-2019, 05:16 PM
Posted On: 03-03-2019, 07:40 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by hauss On thread : Things to watch forWhenever I take my backdraft out , I do a walk around. In performing my task I noticed a scoring on my rear drivers side rotor. Thinking it was a pebble from some asphalt I went for a spirited...Liked On: 03-01-2019, 03:23 PM
Posted On: 02-26-2019, 01:04 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Bearwolf On thread : Don''s Cobra Show: Building an ERA CobraDon's Cobra Show - Episode 1: Jag IRS Hub Rebuild Just over 17 minutes. The video is a little dry but if you want to see what goes into rebuilding a Jag IRS hub give it a watch ...Liked On: 02-23-2019, 05:40 PM
Posted On: 02-23-2019, 04:13 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by ACHiPo On thread : Anyone got their car at Big B's for paintHere are a few pictures of 824 after returning from Brandon'sLiked On: 02-12-2019, 09:39 AM
Posted On: 02-12-2019, 07:13 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by rodneym On thread : Is it real?True, John. We enjoy them as much as originals. Could be argued replicas are more enjoyable. Quite a few original owners have replicas themselves.Liked On: 01-31-2019, 06:04 PM
Posted On: 01-31-2019, 01:13 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by CompClassics On thread : Fia bungie hold-down ?Most all of the SAI team 260/289 race Cobras used bungee cords to help secure the trunk lid. This include the LeMans Replicas with the trunk lids that opened opposite of the standard trunk lids.Liked On: 01-31-2019, 09:00 AM
Posted On: 01-31-2019, 12:15 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by eschaider On thread : Cost Expectation For Full Repaint JobA lot more than you thought to get the quality you want on the car. Don't shop price. Shop results. EdLiked On: 01-25-2019, 11:35 AM
Posted On: 01-25-2019, 10:11 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Chicagowil On thread : Building ERA Slabside #3012It looks fantastic! I have been following the build for some time and just went back thru your posts, quite a fun build. Your colors are my favorite as well. The first time I saw a Cobra in...Liked On: 01-25-2019, 11:30 AM
Posted On: 01-25-2019, 07:10 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by rodneym On thread : Calif Noise Law as of 2019, really long sorry.Every state will get there sooner or later. The tipping point is when you reach a certain amount of 'takers' vs 'givers'. That's when elected intelligence placates with handouts. California was...Liked On: 01-22-2019, 03:24 PM
Posted On: 01-22-2019, 12:51 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by DanEC On thread : Gasdoc's ERA build - #813Very true. Anyone, even assembling a semi-roller would have some questions or minor problems to sort out. Must have suffered a life altering event.Liked On: 01-02-2019, 05:25 PM
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