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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 RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildI need to set the timing and dial the carburetor in, but it sounds really awesome. The video really doesn't do it justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoWTU90anG4 ...Liked On: 03-20-2015, 07:42 PM
Posted On: 03-20-2015, 04:09 PM66gtk liked post by GaryT On thread : New Build ERA 806The car is now on the road, the title and plates came in this week. Today I took it and had the alignment, ride height and corner weights done. I put about 70 miles on it running around and all seems...Liked On: 03-13-2015, 05:29 AM
Posted On: 03-12-2015, 08:30 PM66gtk liked post by eschaider On thread : HP and torque relationship in a light carCars (engines) with peaky or very poor low speed torque are unpleasant to drive. Cars with robust flat torque curves are fun to drive. You want a car that is responsive to the driver and gas pedal...Liked On: 02-15-2015, 04:16 PM
Posted On: 02-15-2015, 01:53 PM66gtk liked post by Tommy On thread : HP and torque relationship in a light carIMHO, peak horsepower matters most at top speed (e.g., trap time in the quarter). Consequently, it's not a factor in most street driving .... all if you obey traffic laws in the USA. Peak torque at...Liked On: 02-15-2015, 04:13 PM
Posted On: 02-14-2015, 07:23 PM66gtk liked post by patrickt On thread : horsepower:LOL: Ender2664 -- I'm one of the few people on this forum that doesn't lie about his car's horsepower. I put out just under 500 HP at the flywheel. I can never use it all on the street. I can't...Liked On: 02-13-2015, 01:45 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 11:51 AMLinks monetized by VigLink66gtk liked post by BT SNAKE On thread : Old Gas Stations - This is GREAT:I missed the good ole days so much I built a 1937 replica of the country store my Dad took me to when I was young. It's called Crooked Oak. If any of you ever visit the hill country of Texas let...Liked On: 02-01-2015, 12:03 PM
Posted On: 01-20-2015, 07:31 PM66gtk liked post by NRP/MN On thread : Hot rodders in Twin Cities (MN)North St Paul every Friday night shuts down the main drag in town and hosts the rodding community. Likewise, Hastings does the same every other Saturday night. Each of these events easily draws...Liked On: 01-23-2015, 04:02 PM
Posted On: 03-19-2014, 07:42 AM66gtk liked post by Cashburn On thread : Alloycars are realYour English is getting better.Liked On: 01-12-2015, 07:04 PM
Posted On: 01-12-2015, 02:36 PM66gtk liked post by King- cobra On thread : Shopping Superformance, prices?If you give me your e-mail address I will be happy to send you a copy of the certificate of origin and the Superformance vin tag. The mustang vin tag was removed as the car is not a Mustang. The...Liked On: 12-31-2014, 12:32 PM
Posted On: 12-31-2014, 12:11 PM66gtk liked post by DanEC On thread : Meatball threadI guess it is fair to venture that you could stumble on a poorly assembled ERA somehow, although I think the majority are ERA finished and assembled rollers or finished, running cars. But even in...Liked On: 12-30-2014, 10:30 AM
Posted On: 12-30-2014, 08:54 AM66gtk liked post by Cashburn On thread : Best places to look...I'd guess the 427 small block is the most commonly installed engine in a Superformance so you must need to increase your budget because they are certainly out there. Arguing the "correctness" of a...Liked On: 12-29-2014, 12:39 AM
Posted On: 12-28-2014, 09:24 PM66gtk liked post by twobjshelbys On thread : Time to install an engine and transYou should seriously consider buying a car that is already finished. The delivery time for a new roller is probably around a year (unless you find one in inventory that is configured to your liking)...Liked On: 12-27-2014, 11:05 AM
Posted On: 12-27-2014, 10:47 AM66gtk liked post by jolsen42 On thread : Calling all 289's body style out there...Here is my 289 slabside. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/jolsen42/71914_0021hr_zps621fc50c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/jolsen42/002-23_zps3fd9c32d.jpg ...Liked On: 12-26-2014, 01:49 PM
Posted On: 12-25-2014, 06:09 PM66gtk liked post by Maricopa On thread : Questions on buiding a 427 Street Cobra replicaCertainly things I would do differently if I'd had more scratch (in fact if I'd had enough money I'd have gone with ERA or Kirkham for the more authentic body and details) but here's what 27K and...Liked On: 12-21-2014, 04:01 PM
Posted On: 04-20-2009, 01:15 AM66gtk liked post by ZOERA-SC7XX On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentCan't go wrong with ERA. It took me seven months to get my car in semi-kit form, (bonded body, powdercoated frame, chrome bumpers & roll bar). I used the Jag style rear with five-pin adapters and...Liked On: 12-21-2014, 11:58 AM
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