ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress

[patrickt]

Fred, was there any way to kind of test it out a little bit there at ERA? It sounds fantastic (I'm tempted to have one put on myself when my car heads back up there)

[sgianino]

Fred that is one sweet looking set-up!! Wish i knew back then what you learned me now Seems it was just last summer we met @ Kimballs or was is 2 ? Project came together quick.

Best of luck

Sal

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Fred, was there any way to kind of test it out a little bit there at ERA? It sounds fantastic (I'm tempted to have one put on myself when my car heads back up there)

You might want to talk with Doug about this. I know that ERA has done EFI setups before but I'm probably on the edge as far as what they've done with Electronic Traction Control and so on.

Where's home for you? If you're close enough, you are welcome to come take a look at my car when its done. If you're interested in this, send me some private email.

- Fred

[RAO-3]

Fred,

Wow, I bet you're not getting much sleep at this point, waiting for it to get to you.

Are you picking it up or having it shipped? If you're using a shipper, who are you using?

I too would take the week off to finish it - the engine is a looker, and I'm sure will perform for you as good as it looks.

What do you have to do as far as inspection/registration to get it on the road in NH?

All the best on getting your ride on the road!

Ray

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by RAO-3

Fred,

Wow, I bet you're not getting much sleep at this point, waiting for it to get to you.

Are you picking it up or having it shipped? If you're using a shipper, who are you using?

I too would take the week off to finish it - the engine is a looker, and I'm sure will perform for you as good as it looks.

What do you have to do as far as inspection/registration to get it on the road in NH?

All the best on getting your ride on the road!

Ray

Hi Ray,

ERA is going to delivery the car to me today. I am reasonably close to them so they are just going to trailer it up here.

Registration in NH seems like it will be pretty straight forward. Looks like the car will probably be be registered as a reconstructed vehicle. I'll need to get a safety inspection from a state trooper and then go through inspection.

If all goes well, I should be starting this process in a few weeks.

- Fred

[D&M2]

Hi Fred,

Registration in NH seems like it will be pretty straight forward. Looks like the car will probably be be registered as a reconstructed vehicle. I'll need to get a safety inspection from a state trooper and then go through inspection.

I just went thru this yesterday so I can fill you in on what the process was like. I had called the DMV office to determine the process and they had a trooper call me. We made an appointment for him to come to the house to do the inspection and assign the VIN #. He required the bill of sales for the kit, the engine, and the transmission. Each of them needed to have the chassis/serial number listed. When he arrived, he then inspected the car, verified the chassis/serial numbers, and was able to issue the VIN #.

I had the choice of registering it as a 2008 or as a 1966 which is the model year for my kit. I choose to go with the 1966 so I could get an antigue plate in the future. I also had the choose of manufacturer of being Shelby or Ford. He originally put Shelby but after we checked the registration for the GT, it indicated Ford so he changed it to Ford. At least I won't have to worry about SAI knocking on my door to sue me.

Once the vin # was determined, I was able to take the paper down to the town office and was able to get it registered. It took a while as the 66 cobra is not listed in the old blue books but we finally got it straightened out and I had my new plates. All told, the whole process took no more than 1 hour.

Good luck with registering yours. I look forward to being able to see you at some of the events in the near future.

Mike

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by D&M2

Hi Fred,

Registration in NH seems like it will be pretty straight forward. Looks like the car will probably be be registered as a reconstructed vehicle. I'll need to get a safety inspection from a state trooper and then go through inspection.

I just went thru this yesterday so I can fill you in on what the process was like. I had called the DMV office to determine the process and they had a trooper call me. We made an appointment for him to come to the house to do the inspection and assign the VIN #. He required the bill of sales for the kit, the engine, and the transmission. Each of them needed to have the chassis/serial number listed. When he arrived, he then inspected the car, verified the chassis/serial numbers, and was able to issue the VIN #.

I had the choice of registering it as a 2008 or as a 1966 which is the model year for my kit. I choose to go with the 1966 so I could get an antigue plate in the future. I also had the choose of manufacturer of being Shelby or Ford. He originally put Shelby but after we checked the registration for the GT, it indicated Ford so he changed it to Ford. At least I won't have to worry about SAI knocking on my door to sue me.

Once the vin # was determined, I was able to take the paper down to the town office and was able to get it registered. It took a while as the 66 cobra is not listed in the old blue books but we finally got it straightened out and I had my new plates. All told, the whole process took no more than 1 hour.

Good luck with registering yours. I look forward to being able to see you at some of the events in the near future.

Mike

Thanks so much Mike - I really appreciate the information.

- Fred

[HYSTRNG]

Fred,
I think WOW sums up my thoughts nicely. I have ERA 740 with a Keith Craft Shelby block as well. Based upon your build sheet the cars appear very similar (less the injection and "personal" touches. Unfortunately, when mine was built I was unable to find anyone with an injection system that would work. I specifically wanted to use the FAST XFI system with an Inglese manifold.
During winterization prep this year I noticed a bit of smoke and then found Teflon and metal in the oil. Turned out to be a valve seal (which Keith Craft provided upon diagnosis). I am thinking about sending the car back to ERA for a bit of work and am very interested in the injection and traction control.
Is there a way I can contact you to discuss further?
Damon Lindsay

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by HYSTRNG

Fred,
I think WOW sums up my thoughts nicely. I have ERA 740 with a Keith Craft Shelby block as well. Based upon your build sheet the cars appear very similar (less the injection and "personal" touches. Unfortunately, when mine was built I was unable to find anyone with an injection system that would work. I specifically wanted to use the FAST XFI system with an Inglese manifold.
During winterization prep this year I noticed a bit of smoke and then found Teflon and metal in the oil. Turned out to be a valve seal (which Keith Craft provided upon diagnosis). I am thinking about sending the car back to ERA for a bit of work and am very interested in the injection and traction control.
Is there a way I can contact you to discuss further?
Damon Lindsay

Damon,

I sent you a private message with some contact information. Give me a call.

- Fred