ERA Assembly Milestones

[RAO-3]

Originally Posted by fkemmerer

Ray,

It does take ERA some time to build a car but I think that the wait is well worth it. I did quite a bit of research before I started my cobra with ERA and I concluded the following:

1) ERA builds one of the most accurate replicas to be had
2) The quality of their cars is excellent
3) If you want a big block car, they are the way to go as they probably do as many big block cars as any manufacturer

The following is a thread on my car which is nearing delivery from ERA.

ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress

I've been at it for about 18 months now (some of this time was my fault because I changed the game plan on ERA part way through the project and I also did alot of custom one-off stuff that slowed them down). I am very happy with my ERA and would gladly wait the time again for the quality of the car I am getting. I hope this helps.

- Fred

Fred, I've been reading all your posts with great interest, no doubt in part to seeing your car at ERA first hand. It's a great looking car, and I can't wait to see the details on how you finish it up.

It's also great that everyone here shares so much of their experiences; I've learned so much from everyone here, and it's great that everyone is so willing to provide guidance.

I really do feel that I've made the right decision to go with ERA, even with the wait...

Ray

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by RAO-3

Fred, I've been reading all your posts with great interest, no doubt in part to seeing your car at ERA first hand. It's a great looking car, and I can't wait to see the details on how you finish it up.

It's also great that everyone here shares so much of their experiences; I've learned so much from everyone here, and it's great that everyone is so willing to provide guidance.

I really do feel that I've made the right decision to go with ERA, even with the wait...

Ray

Ray,

Thanks for the kind words. How will you build your ERA? Have you decided upon the engine/trans combo and options yet?

- Fred

[RAO-3]

Originally Posted by fkemmerer

Ray,

Thanks for the kind words. How will you build your ERA? Have you decided upon the engine/trans combo and options yet?

- Fred

Hi Fred,

I'm getting a turnkey; would love to build one, but realistically wouldn't be able to get it done for several years, and would much rather put in the time driving it.

Haven't fully settled on the painter yet, but have talked to all three. My thought is to talk to them all again once ERA starts to build my car, and make a decision then.

Decided to go with the engine I had first talked about, a 428 with dual carbs and stroker crank. Won't be over the top as I want a street car, no racing planned. As Rick knows, I've already started to look for a suitable 427SO for a possible swap in the future. That's still up in the air though.

Options, options, options... Seems that every time I look, I find something else and end up adding it! There doesn't seem to be any one consistent list of actual options, but I guess that's part of the challenge. I did go with the bigger brakes up front and the outboard brakes in the rear. From what I've read here, it seems that everyone kind of finalizes their options at the start of the build?

Thanks for asking, and keep your suggestions coming, as they are really appreciated.

Ray

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by RAO-3

Hi Fred,

I'm getting a turnkey; would love to build one, but realistically wouldn't be able to get it done for several years, and would much rather put in the time driving it.

Haven't fully settled on the painter yet, but have talked to all three. My thought is to talk to them all again once ERA starts to build my car, and make a decision then.

Decided to go with the engine I had first talked about, a 428 with dual carbs and stroker crank. Won't be over the top as I want a street car, no racing planned. As Rick knows, I've already started to look for a suitable 427SO for a possible swap in the future. That's still up in the air though.

Options, options, options... Seems that every time I look, I find something else and end up adding it! There doesn't seem to be any one consistent list of actual options, but I guess that's part of the challenge. I did go with the bigger brakes up front and the outboard brakes in the rear. From what I've read here, it seems that everyone kind of finalizes their options at the start of the build?

Thanks for asking, and keep your suggestions coming, as they are really appreciated.

Ray

Hi Ray,

I thin kthe 428 with dual carbs is a smart choice for the street. It will have better low-end torque most likely than the 427 would. You mention that you're thinking about a stroker crank. What is the final displacement that you are shooting for?

- Fred