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12-02-2010, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Boulder,
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I'm looking at buying a used ERA - what do I need to look out for?
Hey All,
I'm doing my diligence on an ERA with a chassis number in the high 100s and a Jaguar rear end.
I'm wondering what I need to look out for with an ERA of that vintage. I'd also love to find a list of changes that arose over the last few decades. Does anybody know of such a list that shows factory changes at various chassis numbers?
Thanks!
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12-02-2010, 05:22 PM
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STOP, do not pass go, do not collect $200 dollars, buy this car, best deal out there, call Billy, he'll answer all you questions. http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...p?product=3375 |
12-02-2010, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Livermore,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #629, BBM Side Oiler Block, 482ci, Richmond 5 speed
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Here are the major upgrades that ERA has made over the years: http://erareplicas.com/427/faqs.htm#update
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12-02-2010, 06:17 PM
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Ditto, I could not agree more. If I did not have one this one would be it.
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12-02-2010, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
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I would go with a newer car if possible. The upgrades incorporated into 731 and later are very impressive. I owned 178 and now 755.
ERA made a great car better.
John
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12-02-2010, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by madmaxx
Ditto, I could not agree more. If I did not have one this one would be it.
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Appreciate you and Bruce giving my car a good name, but the original poster has not contacted me so he must be looking at another high 100's ERA.
Bill S.
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12-02-2010, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
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Any ERA Cobra is a great car. The quality and chassis design exceeds the original (Shelby) by far in my opinion. I have the Jag rear and have had no issues with the pre 731 design. The car has absolutely no shakes, rattles, vibrations or squeaks and is stable at over 100 mph. The only variable would be with your engine and trans combo. While not the aluminum pedigree, this car is built like a tank.
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12-03-2010, 05:23 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
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Originally Posted by DrivinWest
Hey All,
I'm doing my diligence on an ERA with a chassis number in the high 100s and a Jaguar rear end.
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Do you have the ability to put the car up on a lift and go over it from under it? If not, about the best you can do is take it for a lengthy ride, over different types of road and different corners, look for fresh drips from the rear (or anywhere else), inspect the body for signs of obvious damage, make sure all electrical components are functioning, feel how the trans shifts, that should give you a rough overall feel for how the car has been treated. Of course, the engine assessment is a subject all its own. The nice thing about an ERA is that, mechanically, they're pretty easy to fix up and parts are not a problem. |
12-03-2010, 08:01 AM
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I did see that ERA. Very, very nice, but the one I'm looking at is more local and the color combination that I'm looking for. Thanks though!
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12-03-2010, 08:05 AM
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This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
The site mentions "more interior room" as one of the features of chassis 731 and above. Can anybody quantify that? At 6'4" I need the legroom. I've heard that ERAs are great for tall folks, but I don't know if there is a major difference pre-731 versus 731 and higher.
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12-03-2010, 11:28 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #629, BBM Side Oiler Block, 482ci, Richmond 5 speed
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The site mentions "more interior room" as one of the features of chassis 731 and above. Can anybody quantify that?
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I think they made the footbox wider but not necessarily longer. For taller drivers, ERA will usually move the pedal assembly back a bit and remove some of the padding out of the seats. I'm not sure how difficult those changes would be on an already assembled car. I have plenty of leg room even with the adjustable seat all the way forward. Of course, I'm only 5'9" tall.
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12-03-2010, 12:31 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by DrivinWest
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
The site mentions "more interior room" as one of the features of chassis 731 and above. Can anybody quantify that? At 6'4" I need the legroom. I've heard that ERAs are great for tall folks, but I don't know if there is a major difference pre-731 versus 731 and higher.
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I am 6'4" -- my ERA fits me like a glove. I did fly up there and have a butt in seat measurement test though, along with the pedals moved back which means a larger clutch master cylinder, less padding in the seat, lowered and moved back as well. And yes, I look square out the middle of the windshield, not like a "clown car" where you peer over the top.  Here is a shot of my head driving away...
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12-03-2010, 08:04 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Holliday Motorsport/396 GM / 4 speed / Jag rearend
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Is this just another way to get a picture of your car posted Patrickt? Looks good by the way. I think you should add another fill cap and then it would be perfectly even.
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12-03-2010, 08:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 67JET
Is this just another way to get a picture of your car posted Patrickt?
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Uhhh, maybe.... 
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