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Dangerous Doug 05-12-2010 06:53 PM

On The Road -- ERA FIA 2108
 
After spending my evenings over the last two weeks doing the final assembly on ERA FIA 2108, I couldn't wait any longer: I took one of my many available vacation days, took a day off from work and spent the day working on my Cobra. An intense nine-hour blitz later, I was on the road for an early evening drive.

My, my, how I've missed my Cobra while it was getting painted and I was finishing the assembly.

I have a few odds and ends to take care of. The ferrules for the side curtains, the hood prop, side view mirror, and grab handle. That's about it.

I think I'll go out for a drive. :3DSMILE::3DSMILE::3DSMILE::3DSMILE::3DSMILE:

DD

gsharapa 05-12-2010 07:22 PM

Where are the pics?????

RodKnock 05-12-2010 08:05 PM

Doug, this thread is worthless without pics. :)

Got the Bug 05-12-2010 08:26 PM

Excellent work Doug!! You're ready for the prime driving weather. You're going to have to bring your car to a breakfast to show it off. :3DSMILE:

tkb289 05-12-2010 09:24 PM

Congratulations !

Doug ... 2108 painted and on the road, that's gotta be a great feeling. When your not too busy driving it :cool: ... take some pictures :):)

Can't wait to see you roll up in that beauty at the next breakfast!

cobrajeff 05-13-2010 03:56 AM

Congratulations! Please take a few moments for pictures :)


regards,

Jeff

Snakebit 05-13-2010 05:49 AM

Congradulations! It takes a while for your face to relax from grinning so much!
What is your next project?

Dangerous Doug 05-13-2010 10:33 AM

I'll take some pictures tonight and tomorrow. After 4 hours on Tuesday night and nine hours on Wednesday, I was pretty fried from the intense push. It hasn't really set in yet.

Next project? Probably a Jeep or Bronco 4x4 for my son. He's seven now, so if I get started now he'll have it by the time he's sixteen...

DD

wetdog 05-13-2010 01:00 PM

Congrats Doug, what an accomplishment ! ..I took a whole week off a while back to work full time on the black pearl...nobody could have paid me enough for how hard I worked that week .WD

Mark Thompson 05-13-2010 08:50 PM

Doug

There is no better way to clear a work fogged head than working on a Cobra.

Pictures of your project are are a must. Inquiring minds want to know.

Mark

PANAVIA 05-13-2010 09:03 PM

I agree with mark, but in dd's defense his little fingers are probably numb from the work , so pics may have to wait. Doug I am glad you made it"""!!!!

Dangerous Doug 05-13-2010 09:41 PM

Pictures!

After the finger-numbering blitz, I took it out for a ride and my wife caught this shot when I returned:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...st_Day_out.JPG

DD

Dangerous Doug 05-13-2010 09:48 PM

I drove down to Natural Bridges to take this shot. By the time I got down there, though, it was getting a little too dark to due the car justice. I had a nice drive, though.

Having driven this for a year before I got it painted allowed me to completely sort it out, so it's mighty fine to drive. Lots of smiles and stares from the few people out on this cool, coastal evening.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._5-12-2010.JPG

Got the Bug 05-13-2010 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangerous Doug (Post 1050707)
Pictures!

After the finger-numbering blitz, I took it out for a ride and my wife caught this shot when I returned:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...st_Day_out.JPG

DD

Looks great Doug!! It was a beautiful afternoon to get out for a drive...I took a run up the Coast myself. :D

Dangerous Doug 05-13-2010 09:54 PM

I was thinking we need to gather for a cruise down West Cliff Drive one of these Saturdays/Sundays.

DD

strictlypersonl 05-14-2010 04:45 AM

I can only do so much with that photo...

http://www.erareplicas.com/cars/1108/lfront.jpg

Dangerous Doug 05-14-2010 06:35 AM

I'll get some better photos today.

Bob: Thanks for your help over the years as I put my Cobra together.

DD

PANAVIA 05-15-2010 09:13 PM

Very cool doug -- !!

its the Johnny Cash Special edition cobra !!!

Black on black on black on black on black on black. -- awesome.

jdean 05-16-2010 03:37 AM

Congratulations Doug. Very sharp looking car. How about some specs....engine, tranny, rear end etc.

gsharapa 05-16-2010 08:03 AM

Love those FIAs.............Great looking car!!!


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