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12-26-2014, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Well, I would buy all the essentials up front. Like suspension, radiator, steering, etc. I don't know what gets included and what doesn't -- I would just have Peter make a secondary list for me of all the things that I had to also find, one way or another, before the car will be able to move safely under its own power. Shocks, bell housing, head lights, wheels, tie rods, steering knuckles... you need to have an inclusive list of all the stuff that you're not getting. There are a zillion little things that go on these cars. Towards the end of my build, Doug was calling me so much to get my "OK" on things that I finally told him "look, if you think it ought to be on there, just put it on there, you don't have to check with me." That actually worked better than I could have imagined.  |
12-26-2014, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Tampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
**Yes, i have realized my sins, i WILL NOT have a Chevy motor, what was i thinking? Its gotta be a BB Ford.
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Upfront disclaimer, my first Cobra had a BB Ford and my second was built with a SB Chevy. I immediately pulled the motor and put it on Craigslist and dropped in a SB Ford.
With that being said, Carroll Shelby did attempt to work a deal with Chevy first correct? What if they said yes? We'd all be building them with a GM power plant still I'd assume. I've never been a Chevy guy so I'm very pleased with the direction he was "forced" to go.
I guess I bring this up because it's often referred to as a "sin" to use the Chevy motor when it was in fact his first choice.
Just my .02 cents.
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12-26-2014, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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I worked with Doug extensively both before and after I got the car in my garage. Doug possesses several extra helpings of patience.
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06-17-2016, 03:26 PM
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2 years later....initial deposit sent yesterday!!!!
will start new thread soon as i have time.
Happy!
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06-17-2016, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
2 years later....initial deposit sent yesterday!!!!
will start new thread soon as i have time.
Happy!
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Well it's about damn time.  |
06-17-2016, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Well it's about damn time. |
yes ikr! |
06-17-2016, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
2 years later....initial deposit sent yesterday!!!!
will start new thread soon as i have time.
Happy!
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Congrats! Now you have about a year to really go through the couch for loose change! 
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06-17-2016, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
...will start new thread soon as i have time.
Happy!
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You have plenty of time. The ERA delivery queue is a good year or more long.... |
06-18-2016, 06:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
You have plenty of time. The ERA delivery queue is a good year or more long.... |
Good stuff, im in no rush. |
06-18-2016, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
2 years later....initial deposit sent yesterday!!!!
will start new thread soon as i have time.
Happy!
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That's not so bad. I ordered an ERA brochure in 1980 and placed my deposit in 2009. 
Now the excitement starts.  |
10-29-2016, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Pleasanton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 824 with 470 FE BBM street 427
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanEC
That's not so bad. I ordered an ERA brochure in 1980 and placed my deposit in 2009.
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LOL and I thought I was bad visiting Peter in 2001, not having my checkbook or I would have written a deposit check at the time with a big smile on my face after having my first ride in an ERA. Just as well, though, as the divorce in 2004 (and maybe earlier if I HAD my checkbook! ) would have made ownership short-lived.
Here it is 15 years later and I'm getting serious again!
Now, to find some of those schnortzy new sunburst wheels!
AC
Last edited by ACHiPo; 10-30-2016 at 12:32 AM..
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06-18-2016, 02:53 PM
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Location: New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.A.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane #1037, 351C, TKO 600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
2 years later....initial deposit sent yesterday!!!!
will start new thread soon as i have time.
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Glad I got my deposit in a few weeks ago. I going to head back out in November. Just to take it all in again.
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12-27-2014, 05:10 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
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For $30 (refundable on kit purchase) you can download the manual:
Download instructions for the manuals and web site
There's a freebee without pictures, but not nearly so entertaining. |
12-27-2014, 06:45 AM
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good stuff, thanks |
12-28-2014, 11:36 AM
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Very interesting thread, I´m also in the planning process for a future build and have many of the same questions and thoughts. The only other manufacturer I considered was Kirkham - but they don't make a kit, which is the only way for me.
I´m looking forward to following your build thread when you get started on your dream car!
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12-28-2014, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bay Area (Peninsula),
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427, 427/487 side-oiler
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Same deal for me. After seeing many in person, it came down to Kirkham and ERA. The main purpose of my build was to do it with my kids so I chose ERA.
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12-28-2014, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J.Jensen
Very interesting thread, I´m also in the planning process for a future build and have many of the same questions and thoughts. The only other manufacturer I considered was Kirkham - but they don't make a kit, which is the only way for me.
I´m looking forward to following your build thread when you get started on your dream car!
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Welcome aboard! This is almost like a real dream, where the stranger comes out of nowhere, and you're left wondering why was he in my dream?
Welcome! |
12-28-2014, 02:53 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
Welcome aboard! This is almost like a real dream, where the stranger comes out of nowhere, and you're left wondering why was he in my dream? |
... just make sure that stranger isn't riding a pale horse. |
12-29-2014, 10:23 PM
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so, Patrick i just finished watching the fantomworks 1965 Cobra (re) build.......ummmm, and you guys were hard on me for a Chevy motor? i feel better now.
1965 Shelby Cobra | FantomWorks |
12-30-2014, 07:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willtwallace
so, Patrick i just finished watching the fantomworks 1965 Cobra (re) build.......ummmm, and you guys were hard on me for a Chevy motor? i feel better now.
1965 Shelby Cobra | FantomWorks |
Yes, but you already know better now.... |
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