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07-20-2009, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #776, 445 FE
Posts: 44
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I have ERA #776 and did the bonding myself on an as-supplied powder coated frame. While I don't regret doing this work myself, the amount charged by ERA for this tedious work is very resonable. ERA's pre-fitting of all panels and marking the hole locations made this doable for me, but I still spent over 30 hours on the process.
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10-09-2009, 03:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sherwood,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster in progress
Posts: 216
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Curious as to how your car is progressing. Have you gotten into the bonding and riveting of the frame/body yet, and if son how did it go? I would also be curious as to how the 7-1/2 inch wheels and tires work in the rear with the undercar exhaust. Is there much clearance? Good luck.
Dan
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11-03-2009, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Waco, TX,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #766, FE V8, Toploader
Posts: 117
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I'm still in the disassembly stage, but not for much longer.
As I did when I restored my MG in the mid-'90s, I remove one thing (part or assembly) at a time, treat it/paint it/wax it/preserve it/polish it/ or whatever is appropriate for the part involved, then tag it, bag it, seal it, and carefully store it in a specific place. It take a bit longer to do it this way, but assembly will go fast and easy as a result, with no surprises or last-minute chores.
The only "assembly" going to the paint shop will be the body sealed to the frame--that's it (no aluminum panels or floors, no footboxes, etc.). I will handle remounting the hood/deck lid/doors at the shop for final finishing work before I bring it back home.
I'm learning a lot about the design philosophy of the car, and I'm impressed with the high quality of everything. I'm having a blast, and I like the feeling that I will know every part and every nut and bolt on the car.
I'm glad I made the decision to do it this way.
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11-03-2009, 11:01 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: 11,407
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cscobra
... and I like the feeling that I will know ... every nut and bolt on the car.
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I actually started naming some of mine. Lucy, Bhakkedowt, Pheloff, names like that.  |
11-03-2009, 11:13 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 3,964
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How about Morpheus, Neo, Trinity, Smith, Merovingian, etc.? You know, names that we've heard of before.
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11-03-2009, 11:14 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: 11,407
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
How about Morpheus, Neo, Trinity, Smith, Merovingian, etc.? You know, names that we've heard of before.
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Come on.... Loosey; Backed Out, Fell Off.... get it? Sheesh.  |
11-03-2009, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 3,964
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Come on.... Loosey; Backed Out, Fell Off.... get it? Sheesh. |
Oh now I get it. With all the obscure references that you make, I just assuuuuuumed it was just another. |
11-03-2009, 11:20 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: 11,407
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
With all the obscure references that you make, I just assuuuuuumed it was just another.
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Idle hands....  |
11-03-2009, 11:59 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: 11,407
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
With all the obscure references that you make, I just assuuuuuumed it was just another...
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RodKnock, you need to read more books instead of car forums. I know, I know, you say that you can't find the book you're looking for. It's probably because you've been shopping here:
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11-03-2009, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 3,964
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