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04-01-2014, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Long Island,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #573
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A dream realized
Just wanted to introduce myself and say at long last I am finally a Cobra owner. I purchased ERA #573 last year and successfully went through the NY VIN/registration process with the help of Nick at Classic Concepts.
I have to say I am pretty excited to experience a full driving season (now that the weather is finally breaking!)
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ERA #573 - 1966 427 Side Oiler
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04-02-2014, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: West Linn,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #684, 428 FE, TKO600
Posts: 1,378
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Congrats on the new addition. Not only a good looking car but ERA has great bones under the paint and polish. Enjoy.
DonC
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04-02-2014, 08:55 AM
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Take it easy on the way to Captree-under 130 on the Ocean Parkway...
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04-02-2014, 09:01 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: 22,002
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That's a pretty nice car. Have you gotten a chance to drive much at all yet?
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04-02-2014, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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Beautiful car. Tell us more about it when you get a chance.
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04-02-2014, 09:16 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevins2
Beautiful car. Tell us more about it when you get a chance.
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I initially thought it was the Chas-mobile, but his had black pipes, roll bar, and quick jacks.
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04-02-2014, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
I initially thought it was the Chas-mobile, but his had black pipes, roll bar, and quick jacks.
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I think the "Chas-mobile" also had the street dash configuration with the 3 over 2 instrument cluster. Haven't looked at those photos in a long time so I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong about that.
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04-02-2014, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
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Congrats you won't regret it, they are way too much fun!
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04-02-2014, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
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Congratulations. Beautiful car.
Have fun and be careful out there.
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04-02-2014, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Long Island,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #573
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Thanks guys. I have driven about 200 miles to date. I have been "gentle" as I am still getting the feel for her but 130 always seems to be little more than a few brave seconds away.
Originally a roller delivered to the first owner in 2000. Completed in 2001. Purchased last year with 1700 miles on the odometer. Original bore and stroke 1966 side oiler short block (practically NOS so the story goes) with LeMans crank and rods, Dove heads and valve train, OEM spec Bullet cam, Edelbrock 1x4 intake and custom built Holley 750 DP no choke. Richmond 5-speed and Jag rear i forget the gear ratio. Recently replaced the cracking sidewall Eagle GT II's with AVONs (pretending to billboards.)
I began coveting the ERA back in the early 90's. A dream 20 years in the making.
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ERA #573 - 1966 427 Side Oiler
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04-02-2014, 07:19 PM
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Location: Canandaigua,
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The weather is finally turning nice. I picked up my ERA in mid February and as of today I have placed 1,000 miles on it Cannot wait for warmer weather. You have a quality machine. Respect it well, the first time you do not may be the last. They are always just toying with us, egging us on..
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04-02-2014, 07:25 PM
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Location: Lewes,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #448, 1964-427
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Congrats, Danno, I too had my ERA out today for a long spin now that the weather has changed. Love these machines. Enjoy your new car, Art Fink
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04-02-2014, 10:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
I initially thought it was the Chas-mobile, but his had black pipes, roll bar, and quick jacks.
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And the Chas-mobile had magnesium Halibrand's with highly polished lips.
Congrats Danno!
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04-03-2014, 07:27 PM
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Thanks again. Just been reading some of the other threads and don't get the magnesium Halibrand references. Must be an inside joke. I am old school all the way but does anybody really run around in mags these days?
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04-03-2014, 07:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
I initially thought it was the Chas-mobile, but his had black pipes, roll bar, and quick jacks.
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-and still does...
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04-03-2014, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno64
Thanks again. Just been reading some of the other threads and don't get the magnesium Halibrand references. Must be an inside joke. I am old school all the way but does anybody really run around in mags these days?
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Uh no joke...yes I did and the new owner does, run around with magnesium Halibrands.
You find that strange?
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04-04-2014, 05:50 AM
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must be nice, pics?
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04-04-2014, 06:30 AM
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how does that song go? she's got diamonds on the soles of her shoes...
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04-04-2014, 11:31 AM
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04-04-2014, 01:24 PM
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Now I know you're pulling my leg. Those wheels look brand new.
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