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[kevins2]

The most complex mechanical task I did before assembling my ERA was putting a new water pump on my old Camaro. I always did my own oil changes, but that was it. I was concerned with my lack of experience so I went with ERA's bonded body option and didn't mess with body work or paint. The car went together nicely and I consider it to be a very well-built car, in spite of my lack of experience. There is a difference between lack of experience and lack of ability. If I were you, I'd focus more on your self-assessment of your capabilities. The skills you'll need to install the drivetrain, suspension, wiring, carpeting, etc. can all be learned and end with good results if you're handy and capable. So, in my opinion, lack of experience won't prevent you from assembling a nice car but lack of ability will, and only you can answer that.

[Don]

Gordon, a friend that home built 2 ERAs, and after reviewing with ERA, decided to have ERA perform some of the build.

An item I recall was bonding the body to the chassis, although he did all the body prep and painting. A consideration would be completing the body prep and painting prior to the bonding step.

ERA might still be using Conn Custom Car in Enfield CT, 20 miles North of their facility, for the body prep and painting.

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[gmonsen]

Thanks Kevin and Don. This gives me hope. I am willing and still have all my fingers. I'm going to go the bonded body route and do the rest. I am comfortable with the wiring and interior, and with help can do the engine and trans. I'm good then with all the little bits, I think.

I am going to see if I can find some guys near me in eastern PA that have built them and see about some help.

Gordon