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dacobb 04-13-2017 03:36 PM

Pulled the trigger today
 
Just sent my $5K deposit to ERA for a Slabside.

Looks like one year out before I get it; I can wait.

dacobb 04-13-2017 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1419958)
Just sent my $5K deposit to ERA for a Slabside.

Looks like one year out before I get it; I can wait.

lol I joined in 2007 and this is my first post.

well, it takes a while to make a decision like this.

cycleguy55 04-13-2017 03:39 PM

Congratulations! Now the hard work begins - all the details that will make it YOURS.

dacobb 04-13-2017 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cycleguy55 (Post 1419960)
Congratulations! Now the hard work begins - all the details that will make it YOURS.

The hard work is paying for it.

cycleguy55 04-13-2017 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1419961)
The hard work is paying for it.

Yeah, well, that too! :LOL:

patrickt 04-13-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1419959)
well, it takes a while to make a decision like this.

Yes, but anyone can make a poor decision quickly.;) Waiting for a custom, hand built to your specifications, ERA car is difficult, but it will be the best car-related-decision you will ever make.:cool:

blykins 04-13-2017 05:01 PM

I have access to some nice 289 parts..... ;)

RodKnock 04-13-2017 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1419963)
Yes, but anyone can make a poor decision quickly.;) Waiting for a custom, hand built to your specifications, ERA car is difficult, but it will be the best car-related-decision you will ever make.:cool:

In the "non-aluminum Cobra body" category, yes.

Congrats on the new purchase Dacobb.

dacobb 04-13-2017 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1419967)
In the "non-aluminum Cobra body" category, yes.

Congrats on the new purchase Dacobb.

haha, well who doesn't aspire to a Kirkham some day.

patrickt 04-13-2017 05:40 PM

Why did it take you ten years to start posting?:confused:

1795 04-13-2017 05:47 PM

Congratulations! You will enjoy your ERA, they are a nice car. What are your plans for engine, transmission and color?

66gtk 04-14-2017 06:23 AM

Congratulations! Wonderful choice. Care to share some details or are you still thinking about your options and color?

dacobb 04-14-2017 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1795 (Post 1419971)
Congratulations! You will enjoy your ERA, they are a nice car. What are your plans for engine, transmission and color?

Probably a Ford Windsor motor putting out around 400 hp. Apparently the Boss blocks don't fit well in this car.

TKO 600 transmission.

Thinking Princess Blue with red leather seats and door panels, black carpet and dash.

dacobb 04-14-2017 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1419970)
Why did it take you ten years to start posting?:confused:

I visited beforehand to read up on Cobra stuff; since I didn't own one I guess I just didn't feel the need to post.

I'll be chipping in now that the order has been placed.

ACHiPo 04-14-2017 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1419959)
lol I joined in 2007 and this is my first post.

well, it takes a while to make a decision like this.

That seems pretty fast to me--I started contemplating building an ERA in 1999!:LOL:

patrickt 04-14-2017 12:28 PM

Yes, I suppose if you can still fog a mirror then it's not too late to get on the list.:LOL: I first looked at swinging a Contemporary purchase back in 1984, but just couldn't quite pull the trigger. In hindsight, I probably didn't have enough dough to really do it right anyway.

ACHiPo 04-14-2017 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1419996)
Yes, I suppose if you can still fog a mirror then it's not too late to get on the list.:LOL: I first looked at swinging a Contemporary purchase back in 1984, but just couldn't quite pull the trigger. In hindsight, I probably didn't have enough dough to really do it right anyway.

Yeah, in '99 I thought I could finish the kit for $45k all-in. Now that I'm further into the process, I realize I needed to add at least $25k to that number at that time, which I definitely didn't have.

xb-60 04-15-2017 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1419993)
....Thinking Princess Blue with red leather seats and door panels, black carpet and dash.

Excellent choice! Should look great.

Cheers,
Glen

DanEC 04-15-2017 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ACHiPo (Post 1419995)
That seems pretty fast to me--I started contemplating building an ERA in 1999!:LOL:

Me too. Not to be outdone - I got a brochure from ERA in 1980 and studied up on them and finally placed my deposit in 2009. it was a long term plan.:LOL:

66AC 04-15-2017 04:13 AM

Welcome to the ERA family. My #375 has been very dependable and enjoyable over the many years I have owned her.


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