ERA 3027 build

[Tremelune]

Gorgeous lump.

Why bother with a slab side if you're just going to add flares? Why not start with an FIA or something?

I don't believe the ERA rear fits in the slab sides...Only the Jag.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Tremelune

Gorgeous lump.

Why bother with a slab side if you're just going to add flares? Why not start with an FIA or something? .....

Agreed, 2472 is a great looking car. It's quite distinctively different looking from an FIA Cobra or a 289 roadster; it's more like a factory hotrod, which I suppose it is.
The flares along with the FIA wheels add nicely to its appearance.
Not many 289 Cobras were painted green, and the "British green" on 2472 is its original colour. Instantly recognisable!

Cheers!
Glen

[jasond29]

Yeah sorry, csx 2472 dragonsnake.

If you look at the early comp cars they are slabsides with flat flares added for the larger wheels. I think late 1964 they went to the molded widebody, its a different look.

That is correct, the ERA rearend does not fit under the slabside body (its a little over an inch wider per side). Since I am adding flares it will not be an issue.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Tremelune

Gorgeous lump.

Why bother with a slab side if you're just going to add flares? Why not start with an FIA or something?

I don't believe the ERA rear fits in the slab sides...Only the Jag.

[jasond29]

And here are some updated pics of the engine. Almost complete.

[Chicagowil]

Originally Posted by jasond29

And here are some updated pics of the engine. Almost complete.

Looks great!

Who's alternator mount did you use? It is mounted lower, which is what I need.

Thom