Legendary chassis *745* is nearing completion, finally
Peter has advised me to make arrangements to have it picked up Labor Day Weekend. So I can make a fairly complete testimonial today on how long it takes to get a "painted rolling chassis." This car includes the 6-pin wheels, tires, and standard Jag rear. All I am doing is installing the engine, tranny, wiring harness, and interior.
Ordered mid Sept 06, frame started Jan 07, shipped to Tony for paint late Apr 07, returned to ERA mid Jul 07, completed early Sep 07. So that says the following:
Initial queue time: 4 months
Frame build, body fab, bond to chassis: 3 months
Paint at Tony's (YMMV!): 2.5 months
Final Assembly to roller: 1.5 months
Total cycle time with 1650 mi haul to Texas just under 12 months. I'm glad I didn't know this up front, I might have gone elsewhere. But looking at my car now, I am astounded at the value of an ERA vs $ and have no second thoughts whatever. You might be able to save a little time in paint, and maybe a little time if Peter doesn't lose your chassis .. but then again, you need to allow for some unexpected events .. it's part of why each ERA is a unique piece of art.
Sam