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01-16-2010, 02:57 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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Visit to ERA on 1/16/10
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01-16-2010, 03:03 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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Some more of that nice grey with tan leather 427 SC
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01-16-2010, 03:29 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,
Glad you had a chance to make another pilgrimage. Thanks for the pictures.
Separate note, since you drove my car that time I had a chance to change out the carb and had the exhaust redone; added 50 hp and 70 ft/lbs at the wheels - I think the engine puts out about the same as what you said your target is; FYI, I think it is the perfect amount of power - make sure you get AVONS though to keep your wheels on the road.
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01-16-2010, 08:08 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 fastd
Jeffy,
Glad you had a chance to make another pilgrimage. Thanks for the pictures.
Separate note, since you drove my car that time I had a chance to change out the carb and had the exhaust redone; added 50 hp and 70 ft/lbs at the wheels - I think the engine puts out about the same as what you said your target is; FYI, I think it is the perfect amount of power - make sure you get AVONS though to keep your wheels on the road.
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Excellent! Avons are on order.
Take care,
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01-16-2010, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Jeffy,
Any idea of the time frame for you car, as to when it will be completed ? Looks like Peter and the crew at ERA are very busy as usual !  |
01-16-2010, 08:13 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
Jeffy,
Any idea of the time frame for you car, as to when it will be completed ? Looks like Peter and the crew at ERA are very busy as usual ! |
In early September, RAO-3's car was further along than mine is now, and his isn't done yet. That's four and a half months (granted, for two weeks of that the plant was closed over the holidays). Sadly, I'm figuring at least another four, five months. |
01-25-2010, 04:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffy
In early September, RAO-3's car was further along than mine is now, and his isn't done yet. That's four and a half months (granted, for two weeks of that the plant was closed over the holidays). Sadly, I'm figuring at least another four, five months.
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I don't know if you can use my car as an estimate of time to build yours as what has happened with mine is that they ran out of some back-ordered parts a few times, and so my car got sidelined so they could work on other cars that they did have parts to complete. It really all depends on what you are getting. I know there were a few cars that did come and go that had less options. The last hurdle for my car is the side curtains and according to Peter, they are being made now. I also did tell Peter that I'd rather have it complete so haven't pressured him to finish it - can't drive it in this weather anyway.
-Ray
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01-25-2010, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
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Have a look at those old style spinners & hubs on the bottom shelf behind the ERA rear. Love to have a set of those!
It can be frustrating waiting for your Dream Car when they are building it piece by piece with extra love & attention. What seems like Months are often only Days. It will get done! & it will be Awesome! They always are, from ERA
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01-25-2010, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Salem,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
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Looking good! Red is my favorite color. I still pinch myself when I walk in my garage.
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01-17-2010, 08:58 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 yesterday's visit...
This shows how hard (impossible) it is to make a color choice from pictures. Below, are two red 289FIAs: my car is in front and 2135 is in back. The reds look pretty much the same in these pictures, but are distinctly different in person. Mine is a little more orange and "old school" looking, 2135 is classic Ferrari Rossa Corsa.
My car (Corvette Torch Red):
Rosso Corsa:
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01-23-2010, 04:20 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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A few others I forgot to post last week
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01-23-2010, 04:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Jeffy,
Great photos, the ERA rear suspension assembly is quite impressive. Is this particular assembly destined for your car?
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01-24-2010, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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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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Jeffy,
Great photos, the ERA rear suspension assembly is quite impressive. Is this particular assembly destined for your car?
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Don't know, didn't ask. Looks good, though, doesn't it? |
07-22-2010, 12:08 PM
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Looks great! Tell Peter you've scheduled the truck to be there.
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07-22-2010, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VALLEY FORGE,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SUPERFORMANCE w DOUG MEYER ENGINE
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That is gonna be frikn awesome. Love the dash!
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07-22-2010, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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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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That is gonna be frikn awesome. Love the dash!
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Thanks! The tach is a reproduction, the rest are NOS or used: absolutely period correct dial faces. This dash is based on the last two 289 comp cars: CSX 2557 and 2558. |
07-23-2010, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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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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Thanks! The tach is a reproduction, the rest are NOS or used: absolutely period correct dial faces. This dash is based on the last two 289 comp cars: CSX 2557 and 2558.
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This is the dash ERA copied from CSX 2557:
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07-23-2010, 11:28 AM
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Location: Salem,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
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I have a dual Weber outlet manifold on my FIA. I could not get the engine temp above 160 with an inline thermostat. I tried every thermostat there was, with holes and with out. Rick Parker sugested installing a bypass hose. I installed the hose and now it runs at 180 all day long with a standard 180 in line thermostat. Don't drill any holes, just use a standard Stant or Gates 180 Super Stat. Check out my gallery for pictures.
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07-22-2010, 07:35 PM
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Excellente'
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07-23-2010, 03:16 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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Thanks, I'll pass that along!
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