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10-25-2009, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Jeff,
Nice examples! Had not thought about white and I still like the look of the black centers, but white is an interesting idea and one to be considered, thanks!
- Tim
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10-26-2009, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
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Tim, great to see your car moving right along...lots of details to work out and keep you busy. You will have a bit of time to work things out when the body is bonded to the frame and it's off at the painter.
-Ray
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10-26-2009, 12:25 PM
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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 ERA289ST3001
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The centers on my FIA wheels are an "antique" white with polished rims.
Jim
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10-26-2009, 06:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RAO-3
Tim, great to see your car moving right along...lots of details to work out and keep you busy. You will have a bit of time to work things out when the body is bonded to the frame and it's off at the painter.
-Ray
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Ray,
Has your car made it to 'the lift' yet?
Next time you are at ERA keep an eye out for 2136 ... thanks!
- Tim |
10-26-2009, 06:52 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
The centers on my FIA wheels are an "antique" white with polished rims.
Jim
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Jim,
Did your wheels come painted or was that done after you purchased them?
If you did have them painted, any recommendations ?
Thanks!
- Tim |
10-27-2009, 04:17 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
Ray,
Has your car made it to 'the lift' yet?
Next time you are at ERA keep an eye out for 2136 ... thanks!
- Tim
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#775 on the lift for a bit, now waiting on the 6 pin hubs. Getting close....
I should be taking a trip up there in a few weeks and will look for #2136 then.
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10-27-2009, 05:12 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 ERA289ST3001
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The wheels and tires came from the ERA prototype FIA. When that car was sold and "went west" it went with a new set of wheels and street tires. This set was lying around the shop and I really liked they way they looked, and so.......... I would surmise that they were originally painted by Teddy at the shop. He usually ends up with that sort of chore and has done them for me before (my GT40s).
Jim
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11-04-2009, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Tim,
I know where you might find a local early 5-bolt or 6-bolt 289. I'll pass along his info, if you're interested. Trustworthy guy, to the best of my knowledge.
Last edited by RodKnock; 11-04-2009 at 01:48 PM..
Reason: corrected now to know
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11-04-2009, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Jeff, I love those wheels. Great choice. I almost bought the FIA wheels for my 427SC, even tried them on, but I wanted the big brake option.
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Rod,
My front Wilwoods are 12.19" and here's FIA's on my SC-don't know if the KMP spindle position is different than my ERA.
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11-04-2009, 01:54 PM
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When Joe Weight was still at Kirkham, and right after I bought my Kirkham, I asked Joe to throw on the FIA wheels, so that I could see which wheel I liked better. Here's a pic of my car when it was still in Utah on the lift.
I was told that the FIA wheels would not fit over the Kirkham's big brake option and that seemed to be fact, since other KMP owners had the same problem.
I really like the FIA wheels.
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11-04-2009, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Camels Hump,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
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I kinda went out on a limb when I bought my Trigo FIA wheels. I believe, at that Time they didn't know if they would fit the big brakes. as it turned out, they fit fine. Trigo was local for me, so if they didn't fit returning them wasn't an issue. But to my point...different brands may be cast differently, I'm guessing, possibly differing in clearance dimensions???
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11-04-2009, 03:34 PM
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Forgot to mention the FIA's on mine were from Phil Schmidt.
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11-04-2009, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX2375R in Hertz Gold a "64" 289 comp car. Sporting a 1964 289ci block using Weber carbs backed by BW T10 4spd. Original style 3" frame using transverse leaf suspension.
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Tim
Keep in mind if you are looking for a 289 block you have a far larger transmission choice with a 6-bolt block (ie: Post 1964.5 yr) as the 5-bolt block requires a different bellhousing and the T10 has an early bolt pattern unlike the T10 associated with 6-bolt block.
I have an early T10 and need a 5-bolt block which is limiting. Good for authentic discussion however limiting with engine choice. Hindsight being 20/20 I would have went toploader or later T10 as 289/302's with 6-bolt block are easier to come by.
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11-05-2009, 08:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Tim,
I know where you might find a local early 5-bolt or 6-bolt 289. I'll pass along his info, if you're interested. Trustworthy guy, to the best of my knowledge.
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Rodney,
Thanks for the lead ... sent you a PM.
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11-05-2009, 08:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Rod,
My front Wilwoods are 12.19" and here's FIA's on my SC-don't know if the KMP spindle position is different than my ERA.
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Chas,
Great photo, beautiful car. The FIA wheels look good on your car, nice setup. Sent you a PM,
- Tim |
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