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12-28-2011, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,005
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Yes, but I believe you've discovered the one gentlemen here who needs your help. Have you met Patrick yet?  |
Uhhh, remember that there is a very wide spectrum of "normalcy." I have at least seven toes squarely in that zone.  |
12-28-2011, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
Posts: 443
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Originally Posted by alkire248
I see jeffy that you have an Inglese system. This week I placed a deposit with Jim for an eight stack system intended for 454 chevy. This engine will be for another boat. Different boat than previous images. This will be my first weber system, but looking forward to something new and different.
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Well, that should be fun!
Enjoy!
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03-23-2012, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Oakville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA with a 428 FE that runs on pump gas, but has plenty of power.
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Very nice!
I just think chrome or SS jack pads would be better on this particualr car.
Don
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03-23-2012, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 739
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I would very much like to talk with you more on that tow point application. Great idea!!!
Do you want to share details on the measurements , etc
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03-28-2012, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 774 Shelby Alum 427
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I will make some measurements and take some up-close pictures. This little attachment was cobbled up from some scrap pieces of angle and flat plate aluminum laying around the shop. An application of powder coating makes it look legitimate, but realize I have never actually used it to tow the car!
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03-28-2012, 04:40 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 774 Shelby Alum 427
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Also, DONS427 comment about chrome jackplates looking better is correct. I had never thought of that until he noted as such.
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03-28-2012, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 739
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Many thanks .... Amazing what u find here .... I should have thought of that a long time ago ....if u want PM when u can.
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03-28-2012, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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Very nicely done and looks nice. That said, it looks like it bolts on easily so an option might be to keep it in the trunk and bolt it on if needed.
Regards,
Kevin
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Originally Posted by alkire248
I will make some measurements and take some up-close pictures. This little attachment was cobbled up from some scrap pieces of angle and flat plate aluminum laying around the shop. An application of powder coating makes it look legitimate, but realize I have never actually used it to tow the car!
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03-28-2012, 06:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 774 Shelby Alum 427
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Not a bad suggestion, but every time I break down its night, raining, cold, and I have inadvertantly left all tools at home.
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03-28-2012, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Hunterdon County,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC with 428 PI
Posts: 390
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Nice car, what is that tow hook bolted to ?
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03-28-2012, 07:20 PM
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Very Nice!!
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03-29-2012, 05:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
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I always forget how intimidating the ERA 427 bodyshape is. Very nice looking Cobra!
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03-31-2012, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New Jersey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra CSX4206 aluminum body, original 1965 NASCAR 427 SO, Dual quads.
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Love ERAs and that one is one of the nicest I've seen.
That tow hook is great idea. Wonder if something could be fashioned for a CSX? 
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03-31-2012, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,005
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Love ERAs and that one is one of the nicest I've seen.
That tow hook is great idea. Wonder if something could be fashioned for a CSX? |
You know, I feel sure you could pull both ERAs and CSXs up on a flatbed via a tow strap wrapped around the quick jacks, and do so without damaging anything. The trick is just making sure you don't drag your snout going up. But the last time I broke down I drove it up on the flatbed with the starter motor and it didn't drag. |
03-31-2012, 05:04 PM
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That is one SWEET ride. Well done man. Love the meatballs and single roll bar. I've had struts on my hood for 11 years now and has never tweeked the hood. Is the black firewall shroud for HVAC?
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03-31-2012, 07:10 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 774 Shelby Alum 427
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No, just thin aluminum sheet, matte black spray paint.
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03-31-2012, 09:17 PM
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nice car
Quote:
Originally Posted by alkire248
I see jeffy that you have an Inglese system. This week I placed a deposit with Jim for an eight stack system intended for 454 chevy. This engine will be for another boat. Different boat than previous images. This will be my first weber system, but looking forward to something new and different.
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I like your car very much, great job, I have the gas struts for my hood and trunk, it looks and works very well , I see you like bb chevys too, I have a stroker bb chevy in my cobra, I love it. |
04-01-2012, 11:49 AM
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Location: Pattaya,
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Great looking car and boat. To take a fine car like an ERA and then apply the tweaks u have done must very rewarding. Well done
Hopefully I never need a heart surgeon however by looking at the work u have done on the car maybe u should send me ya business card. 
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04-01-2012, 02:47 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 774 Shelby Alum 427
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macloft, thank you for the kind compliments. Working on the cobra and boats is actually more technically demanding than open heart. But also, working in the shop is more rewarding and a heck of a lot more fun.
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04-01-2012, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by alkire248
macloft, thank you for the kind compliments. Working on the cobra and boats is actually more technically demanding than open heart. But also, working in the shop is more rewarding and a heck of a lot more fun.
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