[DanEC]

Originally Posted by kevins2

OK, I've seen several comments about the difference in ERA's between ERA built and owner built. Considering that ERA mounts and bonds the body (important to be done just so, in my opinion, to avoid stess cracks in the future) the rest of their kit seems pretty straight forward. They put in the lights, radiator, pedals, most of the steering mechanism, gas tank, rear wiring, etc., etc. The rest of the build is just assembling stuff. How hard can that be?

And I'm not asking the question sarcastically - I'm under the impression that someone with patience and basic ability, even with no prior experience with cars, can put the car together in a top quality manner. Am I kidding myself? Anyone out there that actually built their ERA care to weigh in?

Kevin

I think you will be fine. I did my own bonding and painting. Bonding was not a big deal but the several hundred rivets that have to be drilled and installed are not great fun. If you're buying the car bonded, riveted, painted and with rear suspension installed - you will have it made.