838 was returned to ERA on 12/27 from Connecticut Custom. I love it. The colors turned out perfect.
Peter didn't know when it would likely be completed at this point. He will advise later.
After speaking with another ERA owner that found a way to mount a more correct ratio steering rack, I plan to do something similar. Flaming River will sell a rack that is nearly identical to the ERA spec rack with 15:1 ratio instead of the standard 20:1. This is much closer to the original Shelby steering ratio and nets roughly 2.25 turns lock to lock. The only difference is the input pinion is longer.
I will see what Peter says about it and then do it locally if needed. I have a good friend that has a Bridgeport in his basement and he confirmed this can be done without taking the disassembly of the rack. It seems like a no brainer for a new build. I have to buy a rack anyway.
My wife and I plan to take the Cobra on the Hot Rod Power Tour in June.
John