Hello from Eastern PA

gmonsen · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2015, 03:34 PM

Hello all. I've been lurking on and off here for years and have thought about building or buying a nice replica for many many years. I owned a 260 in the early 70's, having seen a beautiful new 289 in 1964 or 65. Sold for $3500. I am going with a turnkey minus Slabside from ERA.

Gordon

kevins2 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2015, 03:53 PM

Welcome Gordon! Good choice on the ERA - do you have a timeline yet?

Good talking with you the other day. I got my car out for a run yesterday and everything was fine so I'll be in touch about cruising up your way so you can see my ERA and I can see your collection of toys...

Kevin

gmonsen · #3 (**permalink**) 03-30-2015, 04:45 PM

Thanks, Kevin. I look forward to meeting you and seeing your car. I still want to go up to the factory and meet them in person. We're talking about the scheduling.

G

(ps, here's a link to a few shots of my garage.)

Gordons Stuff Slideshow by gmonsen | Photobucket

1ntCobra · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2015, 06:52 PM

I like the RX-7. I had mine worked on at KD Rotary a couple of times because the Mazda dealers did not seem to have a clue. I had to sell mine when I got divorced...

Ron61 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-31-2015, 03:43 AM

You have a great garage there and some really nice things in it. I wish I had room for a garage that large.

Ron

gmonsen · #6 (**permalink**) 03-31-2015, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ntCobra

I like the RX-7. I had mine worked on at KD Rotary a couple of times because the Mazda dealers did not seem to have a clue. I had to sell mine when I got divorced...

Ah... I bought my first one new in 96 and found the same thing. Dave Barninger is an old friend with a black cloud that follows him everywhere. My current Rx7 is a naturally aspirated 3 rotor putting 345 hp to the wheels. It never has any problems. No turbo.

Gordon

KarlCSX2498 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2015, 04:55 AM

Hello, Welcome, there is a nice group of Cobra guys here that are willing to help other members with all kinds of problems from simple stuff to very detailed. Just ask and you will get more than you need.

I am in the Collegeville area, stop any time.

good luck with your Cobra, Karl

gmonsen · #8 (**permalink**) 03-31-2015, 05:57 AM

Very grateful. Seems like a good bunch of guys here.

Gordon

Clois Harlan · #9 (**permalink**) 03-31-2015, 08:17 AM

Welcome Gordon, I think you will enjoy the crowd around here. I lived in Philly for about a year in the early 70's near Bala Cynwood.

gmonsen · #10 (**permalink**) 04-01-2015, 02:01 AM

Thanks, Clois. Seems that way to me, as well. Very little of the usual squabbling I see on other car forums.

G