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Originally Posted by RAO-3
In reading cscobra's posting, he stated that he just received his chassis number, although from his explanation, it sounds like his build was well along.
I guess I was under the impression that the chassis number was assigned early in the build.
So when is the chassis number assigned?
One thing I was trying to do was to put together a sort of 'major milestone" listing of the events of bringing an ERA cobra to life. I'd appreciate your comments. Where does the chassis number fit into this milestone listing?
Since I'm doing a turnkey, lets assume start to complete car. Peter estimated 12 months for mine.
First deposit - day one
Into ERA database - day 90
start production - day 120
not related to ERA but start build of engine, day ?
(How long should it take a builder to build an engine, on average, assuming normal workload in his shop?)(When does the engine need to be at ERA?)
Body and frame bonded - day ?
shipped to painter - day 210
painter takes from 45 to 90 days, assume worst case 90 days
return to ERA - day 300
ERA starts final assembly - day ?
Car complete - day 365.
retrieve car - day 380
inspection and registration in NJ - day 410
on road - day 411
I tried to assemble this timetable based on reading numerous threads here, and thought a discussion on this would not only help me, but others as well that are in the process or will be joining the "ERA List".
Ray
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Ray,
It does take ERA some time to build a car but I think that the wait is well worth it. I did quite a bit of research before I started my cobra with ERA and I concluded the following:
1) ERA builds one of the most accurate replicas to be had
2) The quality of their cars is excellent
3) If you want a big block car, they are the way to go as they probably do as many big block cars as any manufacturer
The following is a thread on my car which is nearing delivery from ERA.
ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress
I've been at it for about 18 months now (some of this time was my fault because I changed the game plan on ERA part way through the project and I also did alot of custom one-off stuff that slowed them down). I am very happy with my ERA and would gladly wait the time again for the quality of the car I am getting. I hope this helps.
- Fred