ERA Cobra #326 For Sale

jldunkle · #1 (**permalink**) 02-04-2004, 08:31 AM

I "rescued" ERA #326 from a garage in Michigan in November. The car was built in 1993. The build had good intentions but poor results. We disassembled the car completely and started over.
The car was completely stripped to bare glass and refinished in PPG Base Coat/Clear Coat Guardaman Blue w/ no stripes. We purchased a standard bore 390 from a Fairlane and built a .030 over Edelbrock 425 HP package consisting of Edelbrock RPM Aluminum Heads, Intake and Custom Grind Camshaft. This is a 9.5:1 Compression engine and will run with most anything. We have done several build ups using this combo and the results are exceptional. Polished LeMans valve covers, Barry Grant Carb, Electric Fuel Pump, Turkey Pan, Oil Cooler, etc. The car has a big in/out Toploader, Centerforce "Dual Friction" Clutch and a custom 9" Ford fully independent rear suspension w/ inboards and 5 lug spindles which use the ERA Halibrand "look a likes" and Wilwood 6 Piston front calipers on the front. As of now, the rear end is out being disassembled and inspected for any defects.
I sent the pipes to Airborne and had the primaries coated in silver and the outside exhaust done in white. The centers of the wheels are also white so the car will look fantastic.
We are about 1 month from complrtion and can have the car delivered to a new owner by April 1. I would prefer phone calls over e-mails because I am a poor typist and I feel I can be more thorough with any necessary information. I know there is more to be said so feel free to call. I have owned ERA #208 and #402, 2 Contemporary Cars and 2 Superformance cars so I have a good feel for Cobras and like to do things right. The car will be priced somewhere in the LOW $40's done. Thanks!

Jerry Dunkle
W: 614-847-0900
Cell:614-579-2114

clayfoushee · #2 (**permalink**) 02-06-2004, 12:16 PM

Jerry,

Ads without pictures don't do very well on this site. People would rather see a picture first, before they take the time to call or e-mail.

jldunkle · #3 (**permalink**) 02-09-2004, 08:03 AM

I agree. I like ads with pics as well. As I mentioned in the ad, the whole rear end is out of the car and we have about 20+ more hours of work to finish this ERA. I thought someone might want to get a jump before spring on a fresh car, especially an ERA. They seem to be few and far between. I would be happy to send pics of the car as it is currently to anyone interested but without tires,wheels,sidepipes and doors I think the overall look of the car will be diminished. Thanks for the input.

clayfoushee · #4 (**permalink**) 02-09-2004, 02:06 PM

Jldunkle,

Please send me photos of the car. I have a Unique that I am thrilled with, but my brother is seriously in the market for a good car.

Chaplin · #5 (**permalink**) 02-09-2004, 02:17 PM

As far as I know every ERA has a jag rear. I'd like to hear more about the custom ford 9" rear. Would love to see some pics too.

jldunkle · #6 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 07:15 AM

Sorry for the delay on the pictures. I hope to have the new Aluminum Aldan Coil Overs today so I can finish installing the rear end assembly. I finally got the Turkey Pan so I can finish the engine bay as well. I will try to post as many pics as possible in the forum, or feel free to send me your e-mail address to jerry@cars2nv.net . Thanks!