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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 Ron Scarboro On thread : Post the coolest picture of your car!My GT40 all shined up.Liked On: 11-28-2018, 07:08 AM
Posted On: 11-26-2018, 09:43 AM66gtk liked post by blykins On thread : Lykins Motorsports 289 SBF Build For dacobb...Ok....I'll try. In the photos above, I have the block positioned on the floor. That makes it much easier to take pictures of it, than to hold it and try to take selfies with it. :pLiked On: 11-14-2018, 07:23 AM
Posted On: 11-13-2018, 02:13 PM66gtk liked post by DanEC On thread : My number is coming up at ERA, options / order advice?Some misinformation here. If you order the car un-bonded, it still comes assembled body to frame with all metal panels loosely screwed in place ( such as screws in corners etc). There are metal...Liked On: 10-11-2018, 10:40 AM
Posted On: 10-11-2018, 08:46 AM66gtk liked post by kevins2 On thread : My number is coming up at ERA, options / order advice?ERA makes their seats in-house so, rather than take them apart, I had the heated seat pads delivered to them to put in the seats as they were being built. Can't remember what they charged me but it...Liked On: 10-10-2018, 01:32 PM
Posted On: 10-10-2018, 12:38 PM66gtk liked post by DanEC On thread : Building ERA Slabside #3012Body work and painting is pretty time consuming. No matter how everyone brags about the quality of ERA bodies (and they are good) they are still a fiberglass body out of a mold and they take a bunch...Liked On: 10-07-2018, 07:51 AM
Posted On: 10-05-2018, 05:50 PMLinks monetized by VigLink66gtk liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : Building ERA Slabside #3012All of them have same the basic frame layout, but the 427's outriggers and cowl supports are different. The only difference between the Slabside and the FIA are some rear body support tubes that have...Liked On: 10-02-2018, 08:02 AM
Posted On: 10-02-2018, 05:39 AM66gtk liked post by classical glass On thread : Brakes or Lack of...Well I change out the brake pads per suggested, roughed up the rotors and bled the brake system for the tenth time. I now have twice the breaking ability than before. I seated the brake pads as...Liked On: 08-30-2018, 12:58 PM
Posted On: 08-23-2018, 03:20 PM66gtk liked post by 66AC On thread : Older ERA purchaseI am the second owner of #375 427SC. She has been very dependable over the 22 years I have owned and enjoyed her. Last year I had to replace the rear brake calipers, pads and rotors as I had let...Liked On: 07-19-2018, 03:04 PM
Posted On: 07-19-2018, 06:51 AM66gtk liked post by lakercobra On thread : This is why we own a Cobra!I always enjoy taking a friend on a ride with me. I took my buddy out for his first ride in my car; he talked the entire ride ...until he couldn't. :LOL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDst81oxrccLiked On: 07-09-2018, 10:58 PM
Posted On: 07-01-2018, 05:12 AM66gtk liked post by Kit Coyle On thread : Older ERA purchaseThree years ago I purchased ERA2064, an FIA car with 13,000 miles on it. The car was well sorted and has been almost perfect mechanically ever since. Don't underestimate the value of a used ERA...Liked On: 07-06-2018, 10:08 PM
Posted On: 07-06-2018, 02:16 PM66gtk liked post by Mark IV On thread : TiresMickey Thompson S/T radials. We deliver most of our Superformance MK IIIs on them. Avons are number 1 but triple the cost. Don't do the Billboards, short lifespan with UV cracking before they wear...Liked On: 06-24-2018, 08:33 AM
Posted On: 06-23-2018, 08:20 PM66gtk liked post by Nedsel On thread : Is this car a genuine CSX2xxx car?It will be interesting to see what the guy who has this car says its history is. Never can tell when the registrar throws a red herring into the book to catch people off guard. My bet is, this car is...Liked On: 06-15-2018, 04:02 PM
Posted On: 06-15-2018, 06:12 AM66gtk liked post by eschaider On thread : Looking for Authenticity How far to go?The very first two questions you should attempt to get answers for are the What and Why questions. What am I trying to do? Why am I trying to do it? These will be like a lighthouse beacon...Liked On: 05-29-2018, 11:43 AM
Posted On: 05-29-2018, 11:28 AM66gtk liked post by Mongoose930 On thread : Originality - why stroke your 427?The main reason I chose to stroke my engine was to achieve sufficient horsepower / torque numbers without running a radical cam, high compression, high RPM, etc. I have learned over the years that I...Liked On: 05-23-2018, 08:12 AM
Posted On: 05-23-2018, 05:50 AM66gtk liked post by RodKnock On thread : Frustrated with superformanceI think the color combo and SB100 exemption should be relatively easy to find here in CA in the next few months, but finding a seller who's NOT full of $hit, especially a Cobra seller, could prove...Liked On: 04-20-2018, 03:38 PM
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