First Pics of ERA #795 - Page 7

Murky781 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2013, 09:47 AM

Too much salt around up here in Ct. to get the cars out. Beautiful day, warm and sunny, but not worth replacing brake lines for. Enjoy your drive and think of us that are locked in for the winter. Headed over to ERA in a bit for the Xmas party and to see what's in the shop. Merry Christmas !!

kevins2 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-20-2013, 09:55 AM

Same here, Murry. Our township is on top of treating the roads, which is great when you have to get around in a storm. There is a chance of rain over the weekend and I'm still holding out hope that it will be heavy enough to wash the roads clean. Otherwise, the car will just stay in the garage.

Have fun at the ERA party.

kevins2 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-28-2013, 03:20 PM

Well, it was great weather for driving the Cobra this weekend. Didn't even need the heater today - nice sunny day. As a result, I now have 376 miles on the car. I have the carb linkage adjusted so I don't yet have full throttle - close though

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Friday, I had the alignment checked and everything was right on spec, so no adjustments necessary. Only had one issue so far and I was able to resolve it quickly. The car developed a very loud chirp from the rear end. Sounded like brakes but braking had no affect on the chirping. I was puzzled at first and then realized that the emergency brake has its own pads so I reached over and pulled the lever up a little and the chirping stopped. Put it down and it started again. So, I did a stop from about 50 with the emergency brake. Chirping is now gone. Didn't realize I needed to set the emergency brake pads, but it makes sense.

Winter weather is setting in tomorrow so that's probably the last drive for a while. The past two days will go a long way toward making winter a bit more tolerable. Maybe I'll even think about something other than the car...

Kevin

domenic saia · #4 (**permalink**) 12-29-2013, 01:09 PM

kevin, your era looks fantastic, I owned two era's.. a 477 roadster and a gt40built a factory five. all three.... now I have a 66 gt350 Shelby mustang (clone). I live in west caln twp. so we are neighbors! you should enjoy the build. best regards domenic

kevins2 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-16-2014, 01:47 PM

Other than sorting out a couple of minor issues, I'm as done with the car as much as you're ever done with them. I have a soft top on order, but will wait until warmer weather to fit it. I also haven't messed with the side curtains yet. The tonneau cover is fitted and lined with felt on the inside perimeter where it touches the paint. So, here's the final look of the car. The ride height is set to ERA specs, I may lower it a bit but will leave it here for a while.

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 01-16-2014, 01:50 PM

Well that's a beautiful job. Now, once things start breaking and falling off, you'll have plenty to do.

kevins2 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-16-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Well that's a beautiful job. Now, once things start breaking and falling off, you'll have plenty to do.

Things falling off?

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Dan, I'll try to get some video but it will be a while looking at the weather. I managed to sneak in 470 miles but winter is really setting in now.

Kevin

lippy · #8 (**permalink**) 01-16-2014, 02:22 PM

Nice job - the car (and your work) looks great! Hopefully I'm right behind you (engine install on the 25th).

Murky781 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-16-2014, 03:09 PM

Absolutely beautiful Kevin. A very nice job and I hope your son helped as much as you hoped he would. Neither of my cars will be at Carlisle this year so maybe Peter will let you show it off. Maybe this summer a CT, NY, PA get together or fun day run? Again, very pretty. Enjoy

DanEC · #10 (**permalink**) 01-16-2014, 06:07 PM

Keven - looks really great. You should be really proud of the work you put into it. I like the license tag too. If you get a chance I would like to hear some video of it running too.

Dan

kevins2 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-02-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DanEC

Keven - looks really great. You should be really proud of the work you put into it. I like the license tag too. If you get a chance I would like to hear some video of it running too.

Dan

Dan,

Finally got around to taking a video. My little digital camera doesn't capture the sound accurately, but there is one segment in the video at least without wind noise. Also, made this at 4:30 Friday afternoon, so too many vehicles on the road. Did a quick walk-around at the end.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4AnDHffKYI&feature=youtu.be[/ame]

1795 · #12 (**permalink**) 05-02-2014, 07:09 PM

Kevin,

Nice rumble!

I am impressed. Nice job on your build.

lippy · #13 (**permalink**) 05-02-2014, 07:10 PM

Car looks and sounds great, congratulations. You live in a beautiful part of the world also.

Murky781 · #14 (**permalink**) 05-02-2014, 08:06 PM

oHey Kevin, That car is looking great! You did a fantastic job of assembly and getting it just the way you wanted it. Don't be afraid to keep the revs up and I've found that if you climb up all over their asses, most trucks (actually anybody) will get the heck out of the way and let you cruise. Hopefully good weather and some fun time burning dinosaurs and rubber. Enjoy!!!

Murray

kevins2 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-02-2014, 08:20 PM

Thanks guys, we're having a blast with the car. Murray, I picked the worst possible time to make the video - Friday afternoon work traffic. I'll be out there again tomorrow and cars will be few and far between, so much more fun that way. Unfortunately, my son, who was driving in the video, left this evening to go back to school for the summer. Good news is my butt won't be in the passenger seat again anytime soon.

buddyg · #16 (**permalink**) 05-02-2014, 09:06 PM

Looks great! Hope to drive mine tomorrow!

DanEC · #17 (**permalink**) 05-03-2014, 05:43 AM

Kevin - thanks for the video. The car is sounding and looking great. Looks like your son has become an accomplished stick shift pilot. I couldn't tell (not surprising) but have you had the Xpell protection applied yet?

Dan

kevins2 · #18 (**permalink**) 05-03-2014, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DanEC

Kevin - thanks for the video. The car is sounding and looking great. Looks like your son has become an accomplished stick shift pilot. I couldn't tell (not surprising) but have you had the Xpell protection applied yet?

Dan

Thanks Dan. My son's daily driver is a Nissan Altima coupe 3.5 with a 6 speed manual so he's pretty good with a stick.

As for the xPEL - good that you can't see it!!! Yes, it's on the front, fender spats and the doors are completely covered. I found a pattern for an ERA 427 that a shop in CT made in-house. It required a lot of adjustments but the installer knew what he was doing and did a nice job. He isn't happy with one of the front pieces and wants to replace it so it's not completely done yet, but I'm pleased with the result.