ERA 2136 Build Log

[japollon]

Hi Tim, I've enjoyed your build thread from start to finish. I am in the north bay, just north of the GG bridge. It appears that you are close to me. I am just in the beginning stages of a 289 Cobra project and would love to connect with you as the configuration of your car is similar to what I will build. Would love to have the chance to chat with you at some point as, after many months of research and prior positive experience with Superformance 427 SC, I have decided to go with ERA for a 289 FIA. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[tkb289]

japollon

First off welcome to club cobra!

I would be happy to get together to show you the car and talk about my experience with the build of 2136 ... and go for a drive! If you have not done so already you may want to also take a good look at the recently announced Superformance FIA and Slab Side offerings, they are very nice cars as well.

There seems to be more interest and availability of 289 replicas over the past few years. ERA makes wonderful car, they are great to work with and offer good customer service & support. I have been very happy with my Cobra.

Sent you a PM … let's talk!

- Tim

[tkb289]

Today is the one year anniversary of the first drive! Took 2136 out for a long cruise today in the cool but dry weather, the car runs great.

Still have a few small items in the instrument panel to attend to. Need to replace the water temp gauge as it reads low. The oil temp gauge does as well, will need to check on that one too. Lastly need to find the short that is somewhere in the instrument panel light circuit / parking light circuit. Nothing serious, but for now I just enjoy driving the car. Will take it apart when the weather really turns cold and wet.

Been swapping the roll bar setup back and forth between the standard single FIA hoop and the custom full width roll bar. With the help of a buddy it takes about 40 minutes to make the change. I put a small amount of white grease on the roll bar & frame bits that slide together, makes taking things apart a lot easier. Also use a box end wrench with blue painter's tape on one side to capture the nut, that goes on the cross bolt which attaches the bar to the frame, inside the rear bulkhead. Haven't lost one yet ( but there is always a first time )

Now that I have had some seat time, I am a lot more comfortable in knowing the car's limits and mine too. I still treat it with a healthy dose of respect as things can happen rather quickly.

Total miles on the clock in one year is 2,077 as of 12/31/12 … hope to put even more miles on by this time next year !

[289fia_cobra]

Happy New Year Tim! I was thinking of driving yesterday but maybe if I get my ass in gear, I'll drive it today ( I have to change the oil; typically once a year.)

[JWheaton]

Beautiful car.

Drive it in 2013 in good health and safety!

Enjoy it... nothing better on 4 wheels.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by 289fia_cobra

Happy New Year Tim! I was thinking of driving yesterday but maybe if I get my ass in gear, I'll drive it today ( I have to change the oil; typically once a year.)

Herman,

Happy New Year to you as well ... let me know when you want to go for a drive

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by JWheaton

Beautiful car.

Drive it in 2013 in good health and safety!

Enjoy it... nothing better on 4 wheels.

Thanks!

I agree it's hard to beat the look, the sound and the feel of a Cobra.