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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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Alfa02 liked post by 66gtk On thread : 289FIA Kirkham @ Barrett-Jackson ScottsdaleI was also a bit surprised this car didn't do as well at BJ. We saw another black SPF get over $100K, and a CSX 6K car get less than that. I would have thought the crowd there would have been all...Liked On: 01-20-2019, 11:39 AM
Posted On: 01-20-2019, 08:28 AM1985 CCX liked post by 66gtk On thread : 289FIA Kirkham @ Barrett-Jackson ScottsdaleI was also a bit surprised this car didn't do as well at BJ. We saw another black SPF get over $100K, and a CSX 6K car get less than that. I would have thought the crowd there would have been all...Liked On: 01-20-2019, 10:11 AM
Posted On: 01-20-2019, 08:28 AMcycleguy55 liked post by 66gtk On thread : Trouble engaging 5th (Doug Nash / Richmond 5sp)My biggest problem when I had my ERA and that transmission was the 5-4 downshift. VERY easy to grind into reverse if not super careful. As mentioned before the opening in the tunnel is tight.Liked On: 01-09-2019, 11:27 AM
Posted On: 01-08-2019, 09:13 PMront49 liked post by 66gtk On thread : Is the Backdraft market soft?The buyer paid over $45,000 for that car after fees. I'd say that's pretty fair for a pre-owned BDR.Liked On: 01-09-2019, 05:49 AM
Posted On: 01-05-2019, 09:02 PMAlfa02 liked post by 66gtk On thread : Is the Backdraft market soft?Another consideration with these Cobras - unless you are comparing 2 or more identically built/specified NEW cars from the likes of SPF or CSX who can offer such a thing quite easily, all these cars...Liked On: 01-06-2019, 07:57 PM
Posted On: 01-06-2019, 07:17 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkBartruff1 liked post by 66gtk On thread : Kirkham alert !!lI can think of a few reasons: 1. Not everybody wants the chrome bling look 2. It's difficult to maintain 3. Original cars were PAINTED 4. Yours doesn't have to look like most everybody...Liked On: 12-19-2018, 08:58 AM
Posted On: 12-14-2018, 01:53 PM4pipes liked post by 66gtk On thread : Kirkham alert !!lI can think of a few reasons: 1. Not everybody wants the chrome bling look 2. It's difficult to maintain 3. Original cars were PAINTED 4. Yours doesn't have to look like most everybody...Liked On: 12-18-2018, 08:00 AM
Posted On: 12-14-2018, 01:53 PMrads42 liked post by 66gtk On thread : Kirkham alert !!lI can think of a few reasons: 1. Not everybody wants the chrome bling look 2. It's difficult to maintain 3. Original cars were PAINTED 4. Yours doesn't have to look like most everybody...Liked On: 12-17-2018, 02:12 PM
Posted On: 12-14-2018, 01:53 PM1985 CCX liked post by 66gtk On thread : Kirkham alert !!lI can think of a few reasons: 1. Not everybody wants the chrome bling look 2. It's difficult to maintain 3. Original cars were PAINTED 4. Yours doesn't have to look like most everybody...Liked On: 12-15-2018, 03:36 PM
Posted On: 12-14-2018, 01:53 PMSnakeDoc liked post by 66gtk On thread : Minnesota Cobra ClubI won't be there but tell them Troy sent you. Have a great time.Liked On: 11-21-2018, 05:50 PM
Posted On: 11-19-2018, 02:29 PMSnakeDoc liked post by 66gtk On thread : Minnesota Cobra ClubTom, The club puts on the largest Ford show in the area each June at Apple Valley Ford. We also have another charity show each August. This year the club is also co-organizing an MCA national...Liked On: 11-21-2018, 05:50 PM
Posted On: 11-17-2018, 05:50 PM1985 CCX liked post by 66gtk On thread : 2092 fia new home in NCNo, what I mean is that after 10 years or so of neglected routine maintenance on these types of cars the brakes are common areas I've found in need of repair. I've never had to replace pads or...Liked On: 11-20-2018, 01:50 PM
Posted On: 11-20-2018, 12:13 PM1985 CCX liked post by 66gtk On thread : 2092 fia new home in NCSounds like a good plan. I would have done the same (: I suspect you are talking about coating the fiberglass on the interior footboxes and underneath the spare tire carrier? I agree those are...Liked On: 11-20-2018, 01:50 PM
Posted On: 11-20-2018, 12:19 PMSnakeDoc liked post by 66gtk On thread : Minnesota Cobra ClubTom, Ever consider joining the local SAAC club? We meet regularly including Saturday morning breakfasts. I don't have much time to go to meetings but we have a great core group of people and...Liked On: 11-17-2018, 01:18 PM
Posted On: 11-17-2018, 11:57 AM1985 CCX liked post by 66gtk On thread : Seeking ERA front FIA 6 PIN wheelGents, I'm looking for either a single Aluminum 6 PIN PS Engineering front FIA wheel or a pair of them. I will also accept a pair of front FIA Trigo 6 PIN FIA wheels. Please message me with...Liked On: 11-01-2018, 01:05 PM
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