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03-22-2010, 06:27 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Well 2136 has been back from paint for a little while now and courtesy of RAO-3 (thanks Ray), here is a photo taken at ERA late last week ... you can just see the nose peeking out from under the cover.
I have been talking with Peter about the final build list to turn the car into a roller. Once that is finalized, and my turn comes in the final assembly area, 2136 will be one step closer to being on a truck headed West! Looks like there is no shortage of cars in various stages of completion at ERA 
The plan is to have ERA build it out to a roller, but not a turn key car. I'll have the motor and transmission installed out here. |
03-24-2010, 08:49 AM
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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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03-24-2010, 08:51 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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Wow!
Wow! If it looks that good on a computer screen it must be absolutely stunning in real life. I really like it.
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03-24-2010, 09:09 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
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It's a beautiful deep blue, which I'm sure will look even better out in the daylight. I think that all tkb289's work in trying to pick the 'right' color worked out well; I really like it.
-Ray
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03-24-2010, 09:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Tim, gorgeous. Excellent choice.
So, did you figure out what color the block and wheels are going to be?  |
03-24-2010, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Tim, gorgeous. Excellent choice.
So, did you figure out what color the block and wheels are going to be? |
Rodney ...
Good questions
The easy part, the block will be painted black.
The wheels … still pondering that one ... Plan on going with pin drive, and either the FIA or TTD (current version) wheels (15").
- FIA wheels: I'll go with the web either as cast or black web, possibly with a polished lip, silver spinner.
- Torque Thrust D (Pin Drive): Black spokes with a polished lip, silver spinner.
I really like the white FIA wheels on the Coupe and on the FIA race cars and would also consider them on this car. However, since this car has no hood scoop, oil cooler scoop or FIA stripe, but will have a grille … I'll have see how it looks with the as cast or black web FIA wheels. I can always paint them later. |
03-24-2010, 11:34 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SUPERFORMANCE w DOUG MEYER ENGINE
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F' in SWEET!
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03-24-2010, 07:11 PM
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Thanks guys … and thank you Jeff for the photos, they are great! Connecticut Custom did a wonderful job. I am looking forward to seeing the car in person. In the sun, it should be a nice vibrant blue, depending on how the light plays on the paint.
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03-24-2010, 07:39 PM
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Jeff,
Sent you a PM.
- Tim
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03-24-2010, 07:56 PM
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Jeff also took this pic - which has my #783 by the lift, Ray's #775 in the foreground, and Tim's 2136 against the wall. I don't know who else is in the pic. I have to say Tim, that paint looks nice.
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03-24-2010, 07:54 PM
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Looking good Tim!! Tell those guys at ERA to stop slacking off and deliver your car to you.
When are going to spill the beans on your engine choice??
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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03-24-2010, 08:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Got the Bug
Looking good Tim!! Tell those guys at ERA to stop slacking off and deliver your car to you.
When are going to spill the beans on your engine choice?? |
Thanks Doug ... Yeah ... yeah, I'm working on them. About time to send another care package . The guys at ERA are busy as you can see, and as other cars are shipped off to their happy new homes, it puts me that much closer!
The engine beans are still cooking I have been working on the recipe and have some good leads for a chef. I suspect I'll be ready to serve some up soon.
The basics are still pretty much the same ... something with some decent power, runs well, does not leak or self-destruct.
- 302 Iron block
- AFR Aluminum heads
- AVIAID or Canton Oil Pan
- Roller cam (specs TBD)
- 650 cfm carb with 289 Hi-Po style air cleaner
- Mechanical fuel pump
- PCV setup
- Vintage '67 289 stamped steel valve covers
- Black distributor cap and wires
- A distributor gear that is compatible with the cam (don't want any surprises)
- Quicktime bell housing and external slave cylinder
Pretty basic stuff, and there are a lot of good options out there. I'll let you know when the beans are done ! |
03-24-2010, 09:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
Thanks Doug ... Yeah ... yeah, I'm working on them. About time to send another care package . The guys at ERA are busy as you can see, and as other cars are shipped off to their happy new homes, it puts me that much closer!
The engine beans are still cooking I have been working on the recipe and have some good leads for a chef. I suspect I'll be ready to serve some up soon.
The basics are still pretty much the same ... something with some decent power, runs well, does not leak or self-destruct.
- 302 Iron block
- AFR Aluminum heads
- AVIAID or Canton Oil Pan
- Roller cam (specs TBD)
- 650 cfm carb with 289 Hi-Po style air cleaner
- Mechanical fuel pump
- PCV setup
- Vintage '67 289 stamped steel valve covers
- Black distributor cap and wires
- A distributor gear that is compatible with the cam (don't want any surprises)
- Quicktime bell housing and external slave cylinder
Pretty basic stuff, and there are a lot of good options out there. I'll let you know when the beans are done ! |
Stroke it to 331!
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03-24-2010, 08:10 PM
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Mooch,
Thanks for posting one of Jeff's shots, it tells a great story!
- Tim
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03-24-2010, 08:16 PM
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There sure is a lot of blue in ERA these days...
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03-24-2010, 08:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooch
There sure is a lot of blue in ERA these days...
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Mooch,
You are right, it sure looks like it. The number of different color cars probably goes in cycles ... blue, red, silver, black, green and the list goes on & on, cool stuff! |
03-25-2010, 04:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooch
There sure is a lot of blue in ERA these days...
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Funny you should say that...when I was there, they said that this was the most 'blues' that they have had in years...
Jeff, thanks for the pic, I'm glad to see the finishing touches being done on my car
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03-25-2010, 06:56 AM
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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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I second stroking the motor to 331.
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03-25-2010, 09:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RAO-3
Funny you should say that...when I was there, they said that this was the most 'blues' that they have had in years...
Jeff, thanks for the pic, I'm glad to see the finishing touches being done on my car
-Ray
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Whow would have thunk that red would be rare.
Tim, I mean you're there anyway. Might as well. Cheap HP.
The other option is to go all-electric and talk to that gentleman with the 928 at the last breakfast. 
And his paint job would look good on your 289. |
03-25-2010, 06:41 PM
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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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I found another long shot with with Tim's car in it, a little fuzzy though:
Here's proof that not all the cars up there are blue: a very nice black 427 with dark silver stripes:
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