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12-16-2010, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Nampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA EXP002, 1968 PI 428 FE
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12-16-2010, 06:41 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by lamaluv
Jeff when I was at ERA in early November I took some pictures of my car being safety checked on a lift. There was this one car close by that had a really cool red paint job.:LOL
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That's gorgeous. And I particularly like the padding on the roll bar.  |
12-16-2010, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lamaluv
Jeff when I was at ERA in early November I took some pictures of my car being safety checked on a lift. There was this one car close by that had a really cool red paint job.:LOL
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Thanks! As you know, yours was an inspiration. BTW, how did the colors compare in person?? |
12-16-2010, 03:55 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA EXP002, 1968 PI 428 FE
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The color was very close especially with my paint job being about 25 years old. From 20 feet away it looked exactly the same. It was cool seeing your car in person after discussing it here on this thread.
Dick
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12-15-2010, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,592
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You have great taste and the car sounds wonderful.
My personal taste is badge-less, but my car is badge-less too.
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12-16-2010, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
Posts: 2,129
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Jeff,
Nice set of photos ... don't think you missed a thing. The carb setup is very cool, will you probably get some nice intake noises to go with the exhaust note.
What tires did you go with, can't quite tell from the photos. The rear suspension is a work of art ... shame to cover it up with the wheels
Look forward to seeing it on the ground and out in the sun ... keep those pictures coming ! |
12-17-2010, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Originally Posted by tkb289
What tires did you go with, can't quite tell from the photos.
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The Avons. Nice big and fat, with a plain sidewall. The Avon stencils look pretty good, but I don't think the car needs lettered tires. |
12-17-2010, 06:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
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Looking really good; have you made plans for transport?
I bet you can't wait to get it home and in your garage!
With this chapter coming to a close, soon a new chapter will begin for you.
-Ray
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12-18-2010, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RAO-3
Looking really good; have you made plans for transport?
I bet you can't wait to get it home and in your garage!
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No plans other than Peter P. said he would set me up when the time came.
Sadly, the car will be going to my friend's house in Bronxville for the winter. He has a two car garage, but only one car (a Suburban) and that one doesn't fit. So that will be the next home until the warm months when I'll move it to my local garage in Manhattan. I don't think my friend can fit into the Kirkey so I'm not too worried about him taking it out for too many spins! Maybe I'll take the steering wheel home just to be safe...
Would love to get together with you, Snakebit, Rick Lake, Jim Holden and the others in the area sometime next summer so we can all meet in person and have a ride in each other's car (or cars in Jim's case). I'm very curious to see how much difference that 428 of yours makes!
Last edited by jeffy; 12-18-2010 at 08:42 AM..
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12-18-2010, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: White Plains,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA140, ERA 267, ERA GT2038, ERA FIA 2045, ERAGT2077 ERA2893000EXP
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Jeffy:
Your car was safely up on the lift yesterday and did not appear to suffer any collateral damage when the food fight started.
I see that you have gone with the Cherokee Jeep no driver door option...
Perhaps come spring we should have a gathering of the ERA owners that reside in the greater metro area here at the end of the lane... grill some mammal parts, tell lies... that sort of thing.
Jim
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12-18-2010, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
I see that you have gone with the Cherokee Jeep no driver door option...
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Getting into the Kirkey is hard enough as it is with the steering wheel off and no door. It'll just make things easier...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
Perhaps come spring we should have a gathering of the ERA owners that reside in the greater metro area here at the end of the lane... grill some mammal parts, tell lies... that sort of thing.
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Works for me!
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12-20-2010, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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A few more from December 15
More of Doug at work:
Look at that plumbing!:
Under the dash, with four-way flasher; note how neat and tight everything is:
Nice butt:
Last edited by jeffy; 03-29-2011 at 10:48 AM..
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12-17-2010, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Austin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 351W
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Jeffy,
Your car has really come together nicely. I agree with tkb289; I don't think you have missed a thing. I would love to see the look on your face when you finally take delivery. Good luck and keep posting pictures and video. I would like to see video of you driving down 5th avenue.
Phil
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12-17-2010, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Austin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 351W
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Jeffy,
What size did you go with your Avons? I am thinking that I am going to go with less width on my rears on my next set? I have 295s now.
Phil
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12-18-2010, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Originally Posted by fastd
Jeffy,
What size did you go with your Avons? I am thinking that I am going to go with less width on my rears on my next set? I have 295s now.
Phil
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I let Peter P. pick the size. I don't know whether they are 275 or 295. Maybe Bob knows or can find out. |
12-18-2010, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Britain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
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The 295s should fit in the rear, but the 275/55 has an identical diameter with a little narrower width, if that's your preference. Avon's sizing is a bit "loose". We've also found that 225s in the front are almost identical to other tires' 235 size, whereas their 235s are larger.
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12-20-2010, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
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That is sexy!!!
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12-21-2010, 01:36 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Hey Jeffy,
Did you paint or powdercoat your wheels? If you could elaborate I would appreciate it.
BTW, I really think your FIA could be one of the best I've "seen."
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12-21-2010, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Hey Jeffy,
Did you paint or powdercoat your wheels? If you could elaborate I would appreciate it.
BTW, I really think your FIA could be one of the best I've "seen."
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ERA mounted the tires and masked them, then Teddy painted the wheels with a two-stage satin/semi-gloss black. I am very happy with the results. I would recommend this route over powdercoating: much broader finish and color selection, easier to "fix" or change the color, and paint appears to provide a thinner, smoother coat. The paint may scar easier than powdercoating, but should be easier to repair.
Thank you for the very nice compliment. As I said earlier, everything has turned out looking (and sounding!) as good or better than I hoped. I also think I'll feel the same about the driving! |
12-21-2010, 02:10 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 jeffy
... everything has turned out looking (and sounding!) as good or better than I hoped. I also think I'll feel the same about the driving!
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You'll love driving it. Now, personally, I'm not crazy about cold weather driving. When you get your car it's going to be cold, and that will be your first Cobra driving experience. You'll still enjoy it, but IMO it doesn't come anywhere near springtime Cobra driving. That's my favorite, and it's only a couple of months away. |
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