#775 update

[RAO-3]

Hi patrickt -
I too don't plan on driving the Cobra in the winter nor the rain if it can be avoided. Good idea about the tarp. I guess I was also thinking that it's a little 'extra' to keep people out of the car if I were to park it some place as well.

Tony just called and said he's finishing up my car now and depending on the weather (it's been raining in the northeast a lot lately), he will be taking it back to Peter either Wednesday or Thursday.

So, depending on Peter's schedule, it looks like I will be taking that ride up to ERA either this weekend or next...

If anyone has their car up there and they want pictures, let me know. I'm sure I will be taking some anyway and posting them.

-Ray

[patrickt]

Yeah, an ERA Tonneau is only $350. That's really not a big deal in the scheme of the the car. I doubt you'll be leaving it anywhere that somebody's going to mess with it anyway. Actually, unless it's three in the morning on a back street somewhere, people seem to keep their distance... like it's going to bite them or something. But if you do take it on a trip where you're not sure where you're going to be parking, the best defense is to carry the plastic coated heavy gauge cables and chain your car to a fixed object and then put a car cover over it. Most of us here could hotwire your car just as fast as you can start it (even if you have a kill switch for the MSD box hidden somewhere) and even the ones that can't handle a wire and alligator clip can push your car away and work on it at their leisure.

[patrickt]

On the few times that my car may need "extra security," I run these cables through the wheels and frame and loop it around a telephone pole or the like. I know you're concerned about getting through inspection, but a QR steering column is great security as well. You just pull the wheel and take it in the restaurant with you (seriously).

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by patrickt

On the few times that my car may need "extra security," I run these cables through the wheels and frame and loop it around a telephone pole or the like. I know you're concerned about getting through inspection, but a QR steering column is great security as well. You just pull the wheel and take it in the restaurant with you (seriously).

Looks effective, as long as you don't forget it's there when you leave!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by WarrenG

Looks effective, as long as you don't forget it's there when you leave!

It would be like the scene out of American Graffiti. Seriously though, I chock the wheels just in case I forget.

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by patrickt

It would be like the scene out of American Graffiti. Seriously though, I chock the wheels just in case I forget.

That's exactly what I thought of when I saw the picture! Great scene.

[Jim Holden]

Put the removable steering wheel on after the inspection....

[RAO-3]

Originally Posted by patrickt

It would be like the scene out of American Graffiti. Seriously though, I chock the wheels just in case I forget.

Better to watch the movie than to experience it though.

Ray