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01-16-2011, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,685
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ERA 289FIA 2031 has a new owner
That's right, after what seemed like hundreds of emails back and forth with the seller "Adam" (great guy by the way) I've plunked down my cash and bought me a one of a kind ERA 289FIA. Pretty close to what I would have built if Dave Smith had ever decide to produce a 289FIA kit. Competition suspension, Wildwood disk brakes, ERA's outboard disk equipped rear end, HD front and rear upgraded swaybars. Custom 4.6L (yes, a modular in an ERA) motor..........Going to be a nice dual purpose street/track car for me I hope. Due here some time late this month or early next month depending on Intercity Lines being able to get to it on a peninsula north and west of Seattle Washington right after this coming weeks Barrett Jackson auction.
Further details on the car and it's original owner can be found HERE
Can't wait to get my hands on it......
Bill S.
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01-16-2011, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Nampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA EXP002, 1968 PI 428 FE
Posts: 691
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Congratulations Bill, now all you have to do is pray for good driving weather by the time she is delivered.
Dick
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01-16-2011, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Prosper,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
Posts: 2,408
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Congrats Bill!
Always been partial to those FIA and that's sure a pretty one. Those 4.6L have lots of potential and pretty bullet proof....
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CAV GT40
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01-16-2011, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tulsa,
OK
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 2137, KC Racing 306
Posts: 53
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Congratulations! Now I understand why you sold your ERA427. Are you planning to add an oil cooler? I know you don't really need one, but they help maintain the intimidation factor at the track! |
01-16-2011, 11:57 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: 22,000
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I've read about that car. Very cool buy.  |
01-16-2011, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Quik289
Congratulations! Now I understand why you sold your ERA427. Are you planning to add an oil cooler? I know you don't really need one, but they help maintain the intimidation factor at the track! |
Yes, an oil cooler is one of my first add ons, I may end up reinstalling an oil accumulator if I can get some time away from my business to spend at the track. Until I actually get the car here, I won't know if there is anything else (besides adjusting the pedals for my tastes) I may want to change or tweak.
Bill S.
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01-16-2011, 12:07 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
Posts: 2,127
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Bill,
Congratulations! Truly a one of a kind ERA FIA, with one heck of a documented history. Amazing that Bob, Peter and crew were able to get the motor to fit and integrate it so perfectly into the car. But then again, challenging projects like this are what they do so well. Looks like 2031 has quite a number of the ERA upgrades and best of all for you, it's all done and ready to go! All you have to do is wait for the truck to arrive ... the it's time to drive ... Enjoy ! |
01-16-2011, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
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I remember looking at pics of that car back before my build. Congratulations! Enjoy!
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01-16-2011, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Prosper,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
Posts: 2,408
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Read the story on your link and didn't realize it was a Cobra motor and they did all that work to it. Very cool....
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CAV GT40
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01-16-2011, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wilmington,
DE
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster, 302, roller cam, Holley 650
Posts: 553
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Bill, You finally got the FIA. I hope it's everything you want. 8,000 RPM  . Look forward to seeing it in person.
Jim
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01-16-2011, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Boston,
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Cobra Make, Engine:
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Bill
great car...congrats about time!
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01-16-2011, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Cobra Make, Engine: Viking Blue "64" 289 FIA comp car by Superformance #0002, Keith Craft - 331 (460HP), Jim Inglese - 48IDA Weber carbs, BW T10 4spd.
Posts: 430
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Last edited by LightNFast; 08-22-2012 at 02:02 AM..
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01-16-2011, 03:33 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 18,997
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Bill
Sweet ride, welcome to the 289 club.
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01-16-2011, 04:22 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,588
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So Bill, when are you going to sell it and get a 427? 
Congrats on the new ride. Looks like a beaut. |
01-16-2011, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: pottstown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: era 289 FIA #2112
Posts: 326
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well, well, what do you know...Da Bunnies can stop looking for a 289
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01-16-2011, 05:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Salem,,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
Posts: 782
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Congrats Bill, nice FIA! Help pass the SEMA Bill in NJ so they don't bust your stones on registration and emissions.
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01-16-2011, 05:10 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
Posts: 12,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakebit
Congrats Bill, nice FIA! Help pass the SEMA Bill in NJ so they don't bust your stones on registration and emissions.
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If I was still in NJ I would. I've called and contacted everyone I know in the government in NJ.
Bill S.
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01-16-2011, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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Great car. Glad to see you finally got it! Come show it off at a CACC event this spring.
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01-16-2011, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Prince Frederick,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C 427 FE S.O. 484 cu in
Posts: 952
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Congratulations Bill. Nice car. Hope to see you at the washington crossing this summer.
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01-16-2011, 05:42 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DeLand, FL,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2117; 331 stroker; TKO600
Posts: 588
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Congratulations on acquiring a very nice car. I was communicating with a gent in NJ who had been looking at that car - telling him it was a very nice car with a ton of really good equipment. Great tranny, ERA rear, etc., and a really nice aluminum block motor that has a nice history to it. He ended up buying the former ERA company test /track car, that was purchased by ERA's book keeper. Enjoy it!! I have always been partial to the 289.
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