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05-05-2009, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: White Plains,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA140, ERA 267, ERA GT2038, ERA FIA 2045, ERAGT2077 ERA2893000EXP
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ERA Skunk Works - the latest
A little project discovered sitting out in front of ERA the other day...
A 289 Slabside, No: 2132, finally sees the light of day with help from Tony Stefan and all the guys at ERA.
Jim
Last edited by Jim Holden; 05-05-2009 at 08:11 AM..
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05-05-2009, 08:23 AM
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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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Jim,
You are out of control...................
Bill S.
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05-05-2009, 08:49 AM
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........i2f
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20mph is not fast, unless you are doing it in a 3/2, 1000sq. ft. house on 10 ft. waves! 
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05-05-2009, 09:04 AM
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Now that I am over my shock....HOW MUCH?
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20mph is not fast, unless you are doing it in a 3/2, 1000sq. ft. house on 10 ft. waves!
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05-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA140, ERA 267, ERA GT2038, ERA FIA 2045, ERAGT2077 ERA2893000EXP
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In my discussions with Peter he insists that inasmuch as I have bludgeoned them into doing this, it's "gona cost a million bucks."
It will, in all likelyhood, be more on the order of a ERA427SC due to the full leather interior, guages, grill, header tank, wire, spline wheels, pain and suffering, etc. etc. Some savings will be had because I have provided the Jag rear (a "removal" from some property a client had for sale) and a relatively stock 1966 289. I, also, happened to have a Tremec TKO "on the shelf" and a set of tires that I originally purchased for my XKE...
Jim
PS: Here's another shot of the car from the rear.
(Well dang, it keeps saying "upload has failed" Ah well its in my gallery.
Last edited by Jim Holden; 05-05-2009 at 10:20 AM..
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05-05-2009, 11:27 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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Very cool...
That's pretty cool. The shot from the rear is pretty small. Can you post some larger shots?
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05-05-2009, 11:36 AM
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Frankly, I don't have time to struggle with this site's photo restrictions. Why it doesn't automatically resize photos (in this day and age) is beyond me.)
I'll be happy to email some pictures directly to you that are FULL SIZE, however, if you will e-mail me at jholden@bestweb.net
Jim
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05-05-2009, 11:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
Frankly, I don't have time to struggle with this site's photo restrictions. Why it doesn't automnmatically resize photos (in this day and age) is beyond me.)
I'll be happy to email some pictures directly to you that are FULL SIZE, however, if you will e-mail me at jholden@bestweb.net
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Email sent. I'll resize them, post them, and add them below as soon as you send them to me. |
05-05-2009, 01:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
In my discussions with Peter he insists that inasmuch as I have bludgeoned them into doing this, it's "gona cost a million bucks."
It will, in all likelyhood, be more on the order of a ERA427SC due to the full leather interior, guages, grill, header tank, wire, spline wheels, pain and suffering, etc. etc. Some savings will be had because I have provided the Jag rear (a "removal" from some property a client had for sale) and a relatively stock 1966 289. I, also, happened to have a Tremec TKO "on the shelf" and a set of tires that I originally purchased for my XKE...
Jim
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Jim,
In terms of dollars, is this around $70,000 finished? It looks great! Have you chosen a color? How long did/do you have to wait? Thanks. |
05-05-2009, 02:07 PM
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Rod:
It is more on the order of a $50-55K car. As I indicated, I supplied the motor, trans and rear, wheels and tires, so my price is reduced by the cost of those items.
Future "Slabsides" should be, as a roller similar in price to a 427SC with the same options.
As for time... I've been waiting a life time. (More on the order of six months to this point).
Jim
PS: and the color is black (the interior will be "Harlot" Red). That's the finished paint job in the pictures.
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05-05-2009, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Holden
Rod:
It is more on the order of a $50-55K car. As I indicated, I supplied the motor, trans and rear.
Future "Slabsides" should be, as a roller similar to a 427SC with the same options.
As for time... I've been waiting a life time. (More on the order of six months to this point).
Jim
PS: and the color is black. That's the finished paint job in the pictures.
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Sorry Jim, nowadays the finish gel coat can look so good, you can't tell the difference at least in photos. I love the black. Excellent choice. Who painted it?
I'm actually very interested. Does ERA include the spline hubs and wire wheels as well as source all the interior and exterior bits (gauges, dash, bumpers and hoops, grill, etc.)?
It's been six months and you haven't taken delivery yet, is that correct?
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05-07-2009, 01:30 PM
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OMG, that body is beautiful! I love the Slabside, and have always been disapointed that the ERA "289 Street" car was just a slightly disguised FIA.
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05-05-2009, 12:21 PM
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Jim,
Is this your project, or is ERA going to be offering the slabside?....confused as always.....i2f
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05-05-2009, 01:02 PM
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I love it. How many changes were made to the FIA frame and other "underneath" parts?
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05-05-2009, 01:41 PM
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X:
The changes to the basic ERAFIA frame included modifications to the area around the rear of the door to remove the "cut back" door frame and change it to a standard door opening. The door was changed to a standard door. The rear lower Jag locating arms and half shafts were shortened to narrow the track.
The gas tank had to be modified to be a center fill and use the small filler cap.
As for the body, the lower FIA oil scoop and hood scoop were deleted. The front flares were modified and the entire rear quarters were changed.
The car will be finished with front and rear bumper "hoops" and full leather street interior and small block street dash.
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05-05-2009, 03:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
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They did a beautiful job as usual. Nice to see you did it in the right color.
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05-05-2009, 05:26 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: era 289 FIA #2112
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Wow, FANTASTIC. Any chance it will be at Carlisle this year?
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05-05-2009, 07:47 PM
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My fantasy is to get it to Carlisle... but it's a long shot. The seats still have to be done (the leather will be delivered tomorrow) and we are still waiting for the splined hubs and "AC" knock-offs to arrive from England.
Jim
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05-06-2009, 09:20 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Don't think I'll be getting a Cobra for a long time... Do have '94 RX-7 R2.
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Wow, FANTASTIC. Any chance it will be at Carlisle this year?
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Are you going to bring your car to Carlisle? It might be a good opportunity since you are selling it. |
05-06-2009, 09:26 AM
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Rod:
The wait is the same as any other ERA. You need to check with Peter at ERA as to the current status of the "list."
"Sometimes, to get what you want requires tenacity and patience..."
Jim
PS: My ERAGT was fired up for the first time yesterday, so next week I plan to have all three of my cars at the show; the FIA, the slabside and the GT. For the first time, ever, all the cars in my trailer will be mine.
Last edited by Jim Holden; 05-06-2009 at 09:56 AM..
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