Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION G - BODY/INTERIOR
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The shift lever may be mounted in several different
locations, depending on your transmission. If your Top-
loader mounting matches the diagram on page 16 or you
have a Richmond Gear 5 speed, E.R.A. makes adapters to
move the linkage to the proper position. Handles that bolt
onto the linkage stub are available for the Tremec
transmissions.
TUNNEL
If you are using a backup light , mount a switch on
transmission actuated by the reverse gear lever. The wires
can be attached to either terminal.
SHIFT LEVER HOLE
See page 16 and 49 for shift linkage details.
When the transmission is installed in the car, measure
from the side and back to the base of the shift lever.
Temporarily remove the lever and mount the tunnel in the
car. Mark the shift lever location on the tunnel. Cut the
hole for the shift lever a little undersize, and refit the
tunnel to check the location.
ACCENT TUBE HOLES
These non-structural tubes duplicate the look of the dash
support tubes that were used on the original Cobra. Our
tubes are held at the top by bolts, at the bottom by the
grommets in the tunnel.
Locate and cut holes in the tunnel for the support tubes.
Use a hole saw to make the 1
1
/
16
" holes as shown. Paint
the tubes gloss black and install after the dashboard is in
place.
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ASH TRAY
Note that some transmissions are taller than others, so
confirm that you have enough clearance under the tunnel
surface before you perform surgery on the aluminum.
The (optional) ashtray is located on the tunnel with its
rear edge approximately 3” forward of the edge of the
shifter trim ring and centered from side-to-side on the
tunnel top. Cut the hole slightly smaller than marked and
file to fit. A snug fit is all that holds the ashtray in place.
TUNNEL INSTALLATION
With the tunnel held in place with the shipping screws,
drill
9
/
64
"- holes 4"-5" apart along the length of the bottom
flanges and through the floor. Also drill two holes, one on
either side, through the vertical surfaces at the front of the
tunnel near the top.
Enlarge the holes in the tunnel to 1 /
4
" so that the hold down
screws will drop through.
Insulate the inside of the tunnel. Use contact cement to
fasten aluminum foil backed jute, foam or high
temperature material (see page 30) on all surfaces except
for the areas of overlap at the front edge and the bottom
flanges. Check for adequate clearance along the left side
of the tunnel adjacent to the shift linkage.
Glue low density foam weather-stripping (the same type
used on edge of the wheelhouses) onto the bottom of the
tunnel flanges.
Install carpet (page 124).
Removal (after car is completed)

Remove shift lever, boot and bezel.

Remove seats

Remove dash support tubes

Remove the rear bulkhead access panel.

Remove screws along floor flange and lift the
tunnel out.