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Originally Posted by Saleen09
It is mainly 4x4 framing in the main area. The frame itself looks beefy to say the least.
No doubt - don't remember any car with 4x4 main rails.
You can't tell from the pics but the entire rear suspension including the pumpkin swing with the suspension, it's not hard/static mounted like the jags and most other IRS setups I've seen in my tenure.
That sounds a little similar to the ERA rear suspension where the IRS is mounted in a cage and bolts in at the top of it. The cage pivots and rocks slightly due to the swing action of the radius rods from the lower suspension arm and frame mount as the suspension compresses and rebounds.
I uploaded two news pics of the horrendous door hinges thinking they may be another clue. They intrude on the already tight passenger space almost 8 inches!
The windshield is also significantly higher than most Cobras. I'm a taller dude (6'1") and it was nice to not have the wind hitting me right in eyes or looking through the upper windshield frame.
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Usually the windshield arms are slotted or oversize drilled to allow changing the angle. Most have two bolts on each side under the cowl that can be loosened and the windshield laid back. It does appear to be standing up too tall. Possibly to compensate for seat height.
I would have hoped Mr Mustang would have checked back in. He seems to have as much knowledge of all these various replicas as anyone. Good luck