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01-16-2010, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
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
Posts: 443
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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, 05:36 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, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
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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, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Salem,,
NJ
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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07-22-2010, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
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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Light at the end of the tunnel...
Peter P. told me on Tuesday that my car may be ready for road test by the end of August, so stay tuned for more frequent posts.
Jack and Peter did a magnificent job on the dash. We are going to add a battery cutoff switch to the right of the aluminum switchplate:
I have also contracted with Jim Inglese to tear down the Webers provided by his former company and rebuild them to his specs as well as replace the updated manifold with the original "Cobra" dual outlet manifold. He is also going to use period fuel lines and fittings. Should look just like an original when done.
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07-22-2010, 09:56 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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Originally Posted by jeffy
Peter P. told me on Tuesday that my car may be ready for road test by the end of August...
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Uhh, 2010?  |
07-22-2010, 04:14 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 patrickt
Uhh, 2010? |
Good question. He actually said "In four weeks", so I think it is safe to assume 2010. But you never know... |
07-22-2010, 09:59 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
Posts: 1,117
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Jeffy:
Be aware of the difficulty of getting heat into your motor with the "two intake" Weber setup. I have put a thermostat in line and the car still will not warm up on the open road. Do speak to Jim when you have him do your Weber setup. I would be interested in hearing his advice.
Jim
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07-22-2010, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
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
Posts: 443
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
Jeffy:
Be aware of the difficulty of getting heat into your motor with the "two intake" Weber setup. I have put a thermostat in line and the car still will not warm up on the open road. Do speak to Jim when you have him do your Weber setup. I would be interested in hearing his advice.
Jim
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Thanks, I'll press him on this. He sounded very confident that putting a thermostat in one of the lines solves the problem.
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