Well, after several years of dreaming and scheming (and saving...), and two and a half-years of spending and building (and saving some more...), ERA FIA2108 finally had a chance to stretch it's legs.
Tim B. came by about 11, and we set the timing, checked the cooling system, adjusted the clutch and testing the shifting, dropped it onto the ground and fired it up. Had a brief run around the neighborhood and had her back in the stable by 1:30. Sensational day for a drive. It had to be in the high 70's or low 80's today.
Coming next: Finish welding the exhaust brackets, lower and aliagn the suspension. Paint.
This has been a labor of love. I fell in love with the Cobra at the Monterey Historic Auto Races back in 2000, so this has been a long time coming.
And what a thrill it is to drive! 302 is nice and snappy. TKO-600 shifts nicely. And that hydraulic throwout bearing? What a piece of cake! Followed ERA's instructions, bled it well, and made a minor adjustment and I was done.
Anyhow, had to post it here.
Cheers,
Dangerous Doug
