Got my chassis # from Peter

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by fast_4

What is the Lucas PL 700 head lamp optional cost?

ERA's options page lists a pair for $270.

[Hans-Olof Blom]

Originally Posted by Chaplin

Bob-
As for the sidepipes, I'm not sure if other collectors from other cars will match up to ERA's primaries without serious modification to maybe both the primaries and the collectors, Bob P. can tell you for sure. As a compromise, if there are different mufflers you want to use, why not buy them and have ERA weld them into your sidepipes instead of using their standard muffler. They can make the sidepipes up with any muffler you want. I know, I now have 3 different sets of mufflers

I have the standard ERA SS pipes. They are a bit loud! At least with my engine. When I am cruisin' at 55mph the sound level in the car is 96dBA at 60mph it is 101dBA. I use ear plugs but it is still too much for longer trips. I plan to do some surgery on my pipes during winter.

I have a quick release steering hub and I used it all the time in the beginning. But now when I have learned to get in and out I usually leave in place. However, it is covenient to be able to remove the steering wheel when you want to do some work on the inside of the car. And it is difficult to steal a car without a steering wheel.

[xracerbob]

Chaplin- Thanks for the info on the exhaust. I'm glad they will work with me on that. I'm leaning toward the classic chambered packed mufflers. It seems they are less restrictive and a little quieter.

Snakebitekit- Not good news on the ERA rear. I'm hoping by the time mine is ready the backlog will be cleared up.

[SSSammy]

Hi Bob! Good choice of mfr, of course I'll add my comments to all that have posted already ...

Unless you are skilled and very particular about how things are done, I would have the body and frame mated at ERA. This is a complicated body, with lots of close fitting bonds and a jillion rivets. And ERA's price to do this is a bargain. They'll do it right. Also think about having them do a complete rolling chassis .. again, a bargain.

Avoid heartache .. have ERA do your pipes soup to nuts. They can have whatever muffler you choose fabricated into their collectors. You must buy the ERA primaries, they are specific. And they have jigs to do the mounting brackets and tabs for you, so you won't have to weld. Mine fit perfectly, not easily, but as designed. Bring lots of vaseline

I didn't buy all the gee gaws discussed earlier, but you should get everything you think you might want .. don't plan on doing it later. I didn't order a heater .. it's really generic and the next owner (if there ever is one) can certainly add that. I don't need one in TX. Didn't order the top either, but in your area, a good choice. Again, have ERA do the fitment.

Having the rolling chassis painted while at ERA is really worthwhile, they will send it out after bonding to the frame, but before installing all the pretty aluminum panels. Cost is the same for a quality paint job there as anywhere .. unless you are the painter! You deal with the painter directly. They have painters they regularly sub to .. I used Tony .. a bargain, but perhaps longer cycle time by a few weeks.

Good luck!
Sam