Thread: ERA vs. Unique
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Old 08-24-2006, 09:36 AM
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Hi guys,

I stand corrected...

The adjustable heim joint for the front end modification on the Unique used off the shelf parts and required some cutting and a block to be welded onto the chassis. Then the block was drilled and tapped to bolt down the new "A" arm.

The actual work was done by Bill Emerson at his shop in Redding, CA. Bill did the mods on my car and Gary Centers FIA. We talked to the Weavers about making this a standard change in their rollers but, they felt that their design was more than sufficient as it is.

I always thought that the ERA frame was original style Round tube. I have driven two of their cars, one with a Shelby aluminum Big block with a Richmond 5 speed and the other an 289 pwered FIA car with 4-speed top loader. They are both terrific cars.

Sorry for the misinformation,

Tony R.
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