ERA 2136 Build Log - Page 12

RAO-3 · #**221** (**permalink**) 02-14-2011, 08:22 AM

Getting really close now - in the home stretch!

-Ray

tkb289 · #**222** (**permalink**) 02-24-2011, 06:34 PM

We are on the home stretch … John sent some more photos (thanks John!) … and the car looks absolutely great! The grille is in and to me it makes the car, not a typical combination, but I really like it! The guys at ERA have built another beauty!

This is exactly what I was after … a clean 289 front end with quick jacks & grille!

Front end, steering rack and suspension

This is a very unique shot … from the motor mounts back, ready for motor and transmission ... don't get a view like this too often

Left rear suspension

Right rear suspension

Can't wait to see this baby outside and down on the ground

4pipes · #**223** (**permalink**) 02-24-2011, 07:29 PM

Looks beautiful.

Fullchat289 · #**224** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 05:21 AM

Wow, Tim..Looks great! I love the look of the grill without the oil cooler scoop, a la street car.

Is that a 235/295 Firestone combination you will be running?

Any engine build progress you can share (Pics??)?

- Allen.

*13* · #**225** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 07:41 AM

Very classic! Looks great!

289fia_cobra · #**226** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 06:57 PM

Nicely done Tim. In the first picture, I was thinking "wow, you can make a lot of ice cubes with that grille!!!!"

ON the heater inlet/outlet at the firewall, are they going to supply grommets???

Rickd · #**227** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 07:27 PM

Love the grille!!!!!!!!!!!! Think I need to get one for mine.

tkb289 · #**228** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 4pipes

Looks beautiful.

Thanks Dave !

tkb289 · #**229** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullchat289

Wow, Tim..Looks great! I love the look of the grill without the oil cooler scoop, a la street car.

Is that a 235/295 Firestone combination you will be running?

Any engine build progress you can share (Pics??)?

- Allen.

Thanks Allen ... The grille is pretty neat. You are correct, those are the Firestone 235 / 295 setup, Dangerous Doug has the same tires on 2108 and likes them. Not as high performance as the AVON tires, but a good set to start with.

Motor pics are coming soon, Tom at FE Specialties has the motor together and has run it in on the test stand. Once the Primary pipes are available from ERA, we will put the motor on the dyno and see what power we get from the 302

tkb289 · #**230** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by *13*

Very classic! Looks great!

Thanks Hyde ... went for the almost all black wheels ... maybe if I get a 17" set down the road, could go all black with those

tkb289 · #**231** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 289fia_cobra

Nicely done Tim. In the first picture, I was thinking "wow, you can make a lot of ice cubes with that grille!!!!"

ON the heater inlet/outlet at the firewall, are they going to supply grommets???

Herman ... You are right, will need to count the squares, to see how many cubes it will make

Good point on the heater pipes, need to check with Peter on that one.

tkb289 · #**232** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickd

Love the grille!!!!!!!!!!!! Think I need to get one for mine.

Rick ... I believe it goes in with just a few screws, so you should be able to take it in and out without too much work, depending on the 'look' you want for your car.

*13* · #**233** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

Thanks Hyde ... went for the almost all black wheels ... maybe if I get a 17" set down the road, could go all black with those

I have a set of 17" kidneys I will sell if you or any one else wants them.

tkb289 · #**234** (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 11:34 PM

Hyde ... sent you a PM

- Tim

tkb289 · #**235** (**permalink**) 03-03-2011, 09:49 PM

John sent a few photos from the shop today (thanks John) ...

Up on the rack, looks like they are just starting on a black 427 ... could this be Kevin's (kgs365) #789 ??

Lots and lots of great looking cars !

xb-60 · #**236** (**permalink**) 03-03-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

John sent a few photos from the shop today (thanks John) ...

Up on the rack, looks like they are just starting on a black 427 ... could this be Kevin's (kgs365) #789 ??

Lots and lots of great looking cars !

I'm jealous, Tim! Wheels are on, grille's in....

kgs365 · #**237** (**permalink**) 03-04-2011, 02:37 AM

That's it that's it ...that's 789!

tkb289 · #**238** (**permalink**) 03-04-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by xb-60

I'm jealous, Tim! Wheels are on, grille's in....

Thanks Glen ... 2136 is on the ground and ready to roll

tkb289 · #**239** (**permalink**) 03-04-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

That's it that's it ...that's 789!

Kevin,

Thought it looked like 789 ... on the the lift for final assembly, another ERA masterpiece in the making

- Tim

RAO-3 · #**240** (**permalink**) 03-04-2011, 08:52 AM

Wow, its great to see so many cars nearing completion. I remember the feeling last year as the weather starts to improve...you begin to count every day and hope it will be done...

I bet you all are smiling from ear to ear!

-Ray