ERA 427 S/C ordered on 3/31. This will be my third ERA, so the options are much easier to decide on.
The main options are;
1. 6 pin
2. Big front brakes and ERA rear (I will rebuild the 3rd member and assemble the complete rear)
3. Bond body
4. Leather interior
5. Raydot LH mirror
6. Top, and tonneau
7. Smiths gauges
8. Rear battery
9. Remote filter and
oil cooler (I will plumb
oil T stat)
10. Chrome roll bar and quick jacks
11. S/C dash with glove box
12. Heater and seat heaters
Engine will be 496 side oiler. Brent Lykins will build a very streetable engine that is tame enough to cruise in town and to pull down to 2000 rpm for using OD on the interstate. I asked for a 482 but he strongly advised using a BBM block that can be bored to 4.375" and taking advantage of the free cubic inches.
He estimates around 600 HP and still be tame. Streetable was my top criteria.
The car will get driven - a lot. Three Hot Rod Power Tours in 755 with my wife taking plenty of turns at the wheel.
I already went thru my Jaguar 3rd member. Rebuilt with new bearings and seals. When Peter sends the balance of the rear suspension parts I will build it up.
The transmission will most likely be a Richmond Gear Super Street OD 5 speed wtih .77 OD. A TKO 600 is the other option, but I didn't have a good experience with two of them.
It will be painted Rangoon or Poppy red with Wimbledon white stripes and a yellow rookie stripe on the left fender.
More to come.
John