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06-17-2009, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darnestown,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA, 289 stroked to 331, 392 HP
Posts: 478
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Originally Posted by patrickt
On the few times that my car may need "extra security," I run these cables through the wheels and frame and loop it around a telephone pole or the like. I know you're concerned about getting through inspection, but a QR steering column is great security as well. You just pull the wheel and take it in the restaurant with you (seriously).

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Looks effective, as long as you don't forget it's there when you leave! 
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06-17-2009, 04:31 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: 22,017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WarrenG
Looks effective, as long as you don't forget it's there when you leave! 
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It would be like the scene out of American Graffiti.  Seriously though, I chock the wheels just in case I forget. 
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06-17-2009, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darnestown,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA, 289 stroked to 331, 392 HP
Posts: 478
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
It would be like the scene out of American Graffiti.  Seriously though, I chock the wheels just in case I forget. 
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That's exactly what I thought of when I saw the picture! Great scene.
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06-18-2009, 05:05 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: White Plains,,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA140, ERA 267, ERA GT2038, ERA FIA 2045, ERAGT2077 ERA2893000EXP
Posts: 1,117
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Put the removable steering wheel on after the inspection....
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06-18-2009, 05:25 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: 22,017
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Ray, how close are you to ERA? Jim's suggestion is the best if you're within a reasonable distance. If not, then enlist Bob P. early on to engage in deception, misdirection, and trickery in order to pass inspection. 
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06-18-2009, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
Posts: 324
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Ray, how close are you to ERA? Jim's suggestion is the best if you're within a reasonable distance. If not, then enlist Bob P. early on to engage in deception, misdirection, and trickery in order to pass inspection. 
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Jim, patrickt - I was going to have a chat with Peter on this to find out what's involved in either covering it, or how hard it would be to change out.
My car made it back to ERA today from Tony despite all the rain.
-Ray
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06-18-2009, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Madison, CT,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 756 427FE Dual Quad
Posts: 20
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Ray
I have ERA 756 that was completed by Peter's crew last summer. It is spec'd out virtually the same as what you are looking at doing, with the exception of the heater, painted white sidepipes, and rivets along the edge of the hood in addition to the scoop. The rivets look better and better after each polishing on the Porsche Slate Blue paint. I can honestly say I would not change a thing after driving 1,500 miles or so. Joe from Danbury Machines also did my engine, a 427 stroked to 468 with dual quads and Tony did my paint. I only live 30 miles from ERA so I went, and still go often to talk with the boys. It was great following the build weekly, in person. I was able to get out yesterday for a 50 mile ride after work before the rains came in. There is nothing like the sound of the FE through the sidepipes.
Gary
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06-18-2009, 04:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
It would be like the scene out of American Graffiti.  Seriously though, I chock the wheels just in case I forget. 
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Better to watch the movie than to experience it though.
Ray
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