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J.Jensen …

You are wise to check with your local DMV regarding what they do, and do not allow in terms of an ‘amateur built’ vehicle. Bob and Doug are the the right guys at ERA to ask about removing and painted body.

That being said, I do have an idea for you to consider. When ‘un-bonded’ cars are shipped from ERA they are held to the frame with some screws and removable rivets. Have your ERA shipped to Connecticut Custom, and have them do all the body work, but not paint the car. Then have the body and frame shipped to you, bond it yourself, and then have it painted locally. The body work is really the tough part that needs to be done correctly for best results. Connecticut Custom has done a lot of ERA Cobras and they really get all the details right. They have a few different options including finishing under the hood, trunk lid and under the fender lips.

Once you have a plan, be sure to confirm with the local DMV that it follows their guidelines, before you start your project.

When it’s all said a done, you will have a quality Cobra that will bring you lots of smiles, over lots of miles!

Have fun with your build!

- Tim