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 patrickt On thread : New Kirkham OwnerMike's right. KMS and ERA turnkeys are the two finest built Cobras on the face of the earth. The main difference being metal versus glass. If I was not going to paint mine, then I would have...Liked On: 03-14-2020, 05:05 PM
Posted On: 03-14-2020, 06:38 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB On thread : Mecum glendaleSpent last evening at the Martin Auto Museum attending a meeting of the AAHC (Arizona Automobile Hobbyist Council.) Listened to speaches from John Kraman talking about the Mecum history and Kevin...Liked On: 03-12-2020, 05:51 AM
Posted On: 03-11-2020, 08:31 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Phx Mike On thread : Cobra AccidentWould be good for all of us to show some respect here. I did not know this gentleman nor do I know what caused his accident but I don’t think it’s appropriate to declare to the world that his death...Liked On: 03-10-2020, 03:20 PM
Posted On: 03-09-2020, 08:32 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by HealeyRick On thread : Shelby Cinema SeriesThe Ford vs. Ferrari movie looks like it's boosted interest in all things Shelby. This Austin-Healey Sprite that was used as one of three trainers at the Shelby School of High-Performance Driving...Liked On: 03-01-2020, 01:11 PM
Posted On: 03-01-2020, 12:31 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by IMLost On thread : Soft Top InstallationBob, they also are a great use when traveling to give you a sun and wind break. Not water proof but allow you to keep driving on that day or area of projected bad weather. I depends on how you use or...Liked On: 03-01-2020, 09:21 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2020, 08:46 AMLinks monetized by VigLinkdesgros@vtlink. liked post by twobjshelbys On thread : Improve gas mileage on a 427 so ?Seriously? You're looking for a way to irmpove fuel consumption on a 1960's Gas Hog becasue all you're going to do is take a 9MPG engine to 11MPG. There is no miracle going to get you from 9MPG to...Liked On: 02-24-2020, 11:49 AM
Posted On: 02-23-2020, 05:47 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by olddog On thread : Improve gas mileage on a 427 so ?The number one thing is making as much power at a given cruise condition, at stoichiometric, as possible. Rich is not burning all the fuel. Although slightly lean can get better fuel mileage, it...Liked On: 02-23-2020, 01:59 PM
Posted On: 02-23-2020, 01:48 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Dwight On thread : Improve gas mileage on a 427 so ?Ok I'm going to give you the short story A few years back I installed a dyno-ed 530 hp 408 in a Cobra for Mike. He drove it 130 miles home and called me about the gas mileage. 6.7 MPG. I told him...Liked On: 02-23-2020, 07:39 AM
Posted On: 02-23-2020, 06:19 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Dwight On thread : Guys I give up. I just can't take dealing with selling my Cobra.I have sold several Cobras through the years. The last one I let a local dealer sell for me because he sell high end cars world wide. He charges 8%. Most charge 10%. Sold within a few months. The...Liked On: 02-16-2020, 10:06 AM
Posted On: 02-16-2020, 09:36 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by Alfa02 On thread : It's back?Thank God x2 :) I've had call's & Email's from all over the US, asking if I knew anything . The only thing (Brent EM-0785 & I) knew for sure was, we have had BIG storm's in Northwest Washington, with...Liked On: 02-14-2020, 03:22 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2020, 09:25 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by EM-0785 On thread : Just looking at her...Hi Tom, Let's see if we can get those photos posted below here for Glen's viewing! This is your red car from our group peninsula tour last year, during the lunch stop. I enjoyed riding along...Liked On: 02-03-2020, 03:18 PM
Posted On: 02-02-2020, 09:29 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : 427 splitter detailsNothing fancy. It's just a curved sheet with a sharp bend at the front edge. The hard part is finding the aluminum extrusion on the front edge. This is Peter's original car. ...Liked On: 01-17-2020, 12:17 PM
Posted On: 01-17-2020, 11:40 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : Blue Streak Sports Car Special tiresThey're good for taking pictures of your car - but not much else.Liked On: 01-14-2020, 06:49 AM
Posted On: 01-13-2020, 05:38 PMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by olddog On thread : Loan options for SPF or Backdraft turnkey?FredG - I get your point and it is always best to see if you can borrow money for less than it will make in an investment. However I think the question is to borrow the money, because they do not...Liked On: 01-02-2020, 02:23 PM
Posted On: 12-24-2019, 07:48 AMdesgros@vtlink. liked post by patrickt On thread : The ERA Slabside Q and A ThreadYour height is right on the edge of doability. It will really depend on where your height is (meaning the distances between your heel and knee, knee and hip, lower butt and head. You'll have to...Liked On: 12-31-2019, 09:30 AM
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