ERA 2136 Build Log - Page 14

xb-60 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-28-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xb-60

Going to be a long two weeks for you, I think, Tim. Great news.

Cheers!
Glen

Heeeeeey Tim!
Somehow last weekend when I checked, I missed seeing the pictures. That's a really nice looker!
Cheers,
Glen

kgs365 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-23-2011, 04:40 AM

Tim was looking back to the start date of 9/2009...my order was placed around the same time...hopefully i'm not far behind

tkb289 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-23-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

Tim was looking back to the start date of 9/2009...my order was placed around the same time...hopefully i'm not far behind

Jeff,

You should be getting close with 789 ... I placed the order for 2136 in 5/09 and it does take some time as each car is unique and custom made, but it's well worth the wait.

Look forward to seeing how your car progresses, Peter will take good care of you

jeffy · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-2011, 10:53 AM

That's great, Tim, in the home stretch. May should be a busy, and happy, month!

Jeff

289fia_cobra · #5 (**permalink**) 04-28-2011, 05:30 PM

Tim, This is FANTASTIC NEWS.
Call me when you know which day it will arrive. I will take the day off if possible and hang with you.

I guess I'll take the engine hoist with me if you want.

tkb289 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-28-2011, 09:44 PM

Thanks Glen ... kind of a low key look.

The motor sounded great on the dyno stand, especially in the higher RPM range, can't wait to see how it performs in the car

tkb289 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-28-2011, 09:51 PM

I got a nice call yesterday from the Intercity driver with an update. Last week the truck picked up my car from ERA, first one to go on. Other cars have been picked up along the way and they are now in Michigan. The truck pretty much crisscrosses the country and should be in Northern California towards the end of next week.

tkb289 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 12:38 AM

2136 Is Home !

Today May 6th at noon, an Intercity Transport truck pulled up right on time. Paul and Linda were very friendly & professional and did an outstanding job from start to finish. We would receive periodic calls as the truck traveled across the US and were able to firm up the delivery time earlier this week. They carefully uncovered & unloaded the car along with (5) boxes of parts, and the paperwork was quick and easy. It could not have gone better, excellent service!

The car … WOW … the car looks absolutely beautiful, I could not be happier

The fit and finish is first rate, I'll post some detail photos once I have had a chance to unpack everything. Thank you Peter and Crew !!!

Here are photos from the unload …

xb-60 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 01:13 AM

Hi Tim,
Fantastic news. It must have been like waiting for the arrival of a new baby!
Car looks great (of course!)...actually the truck looks OK too. So...busy weekend ahead?
Looks like the Mustang is out in the street already...
Cheers!
Glen

kgs365 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 02:24 AM

Let the funs begin...time to drop the iron in the hole

*13* · #11 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 05:17 AM

Awesome! Enjoy the weekend!

Dangerous Doug · #12 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 07:12 AM

Tim,

Congratulations! The Cobra looks great! You have pics of the engine?

Okay, so your photo has confirmed for me that my quickjacks have been reinstalled correctly (e-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y tells me I have them on backwards...) for the FIA.

Are you going to take some time off from work? I'd recommend it. Limiting assembly to weekends and evenings breaks up the build momentum---and you'll be chomping at the bit while at work, anyway.

Have fun, and again, congratulations!
Doug

decooney · #13 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 07:56 AM

Tim,
I bet the excitement and adrenaline must have been goin' a bit there when you heard the rumble of that ICL truck come pulling up. Very nice, can't wait to see it.

Do you pick up your motor and bring it home or install the motor over at the engine shop?

289fia_cobra · #14 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 09:02 AM

I invited myself over to Tim's yesterday evening and met his entire family... ERA builds a top notch car. The sub-frame for the IRS was beautifully welded, every wire is labeled (numbered and color coded), car comes with a wiring diagram, body paint is beautiful (although a bit dusty from the transport), and seats are real comfy too!

The "ice tray" grill is actually a very well made piece. However, Tim, I would recommend that you get some kind of slim but high-density foam or just weather strip for the bottom of the grille. It rattles a bit much for my taste and it might wear into the paint over time.

Neighbors dropped by to see the new baby and the birds thankfully kept their distance.

Can't wait to see an engine in this thing. Also, I should introduce you to SJDave about the riv-nut gun he's got for your planned tunnel. I think you actually have the same idea as he did on his; let me know so he can drive over and show you his setup because I'm thinking it's really close to what you wanted if not exact.

RodKnock · #15 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 10:46 AM

Hey Tim, you run out of film or something?

Where the pics of you in the driver's seat going "Vrooom, vrooom"?

Congrats. The eagle has landed finally. Let me know if you need someone to wrench on the car. I make the calls.

Got the Bug · #16 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 12:58 PM

Congrats Tim!! Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it in person.

Dangerous Doug · #17 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 06:28 PM

Rodknock is right: Where's the picture of you grinning like the Cheshire cat, gripping the wheel, leaning forward, and making "vroom" sounds?

And by the way, you are a very, very, very patient man...

DD

tkb289 · #18 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Thank you one and all for of the kind words, comments and suggestions, I really appreciate it.

The wait is finally over, and yes the wait was very much worth it. I am really looking forward to installing the motor and transmission, then getting everything connected, the car on the road ... and DRIVING IT

I have had a number of sincere offers to help with the final assembly from a lot of talented wrenches … the help will come in handy. Will setup some vacation so I can spend some focused time on the car.

Below are a few 'as received' photos I took today. There was a packet in the trunk with a wiring diagram and other documentation for the car. All of the keys were cleverly attached to an eye bolt on the floor and tags for specific instructions were included as well. There were a number of boxes, along with the full width roll bar setup.

I only ordered the passenger seat, which is a 'street' seat. It's leather and really, really comfortable. My plan is to try it on the driver's side and depending on how much room I have, order one more.

However, if I find that I sit too high in the car … then I'll order a Krikey seat with the padded seat cover. My guess is it won't be nearly as comfortable as the ERA street seat, but will likely fit me better into the car.

The plan for now is to leave the transmission tunnel and rear bulkhead bare aluminum, I like that look. I have the carpet if I want to install it at a later date.

I actually did have a short drive last night … we needed to push the car into the garage, so as my (3) grown 'kids' pushed the car up the driveway and into the garage, yours truly was behind the wheel 'driving' with lots of 'Vroom - Vroom' … gotta love it!

kgs365 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-08-2011, 03:05 AM

Where did you get those brake clutch reservors?

tkb289 · #20 (**permalink**) 05-08-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

Where did you get those brake clutch reservors?

Kevin,

The brake / clutch reservoirs are from Kirkham, I bought them late last year during their sale. They come with the caps and bracket and they are very well made.

Initially I was planning on the (3) black cans but figured just a little billet bling would be a nice touch.

I believe there is at least one more ERA that is in the works or recently finished that has the Kirkham cans as well.