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02-27-2011, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by Gene_J
Got caught in the rain while driving my little supercar. After getting soaked I quickly discovered what an unpleasant experience being cold and wet is.
Then I tried getting a hard top because that experience brought visions of heat and A/C as well. What I found was an unacceptable waiting period.
Went to the phone; called some friends in the plastics industry (yes Mr. Robinson was right) and found making tops was not a big deal and not as expensive as I thought. So I started thinking: what shape, how much and how many. . . .
But before I get ahead of myself, does everyone wait for a sunny day to drive these little cars or am I just out-of-step?
Assuming I am not the only one in this pickle, which top designs are the best?
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You might have missed the question buried in previous posts, but I believe someone asked which car (real or kit) you have? Not all tops will fit all cars out of the box.
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02-27-2011, 06:18 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler...488" hi-rise, dry-sump FE s/o w/stacks
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And, to expand on MrMustang's comment, not all tops will fit over the roll bar. Sometimes the bars are too tall and have to be modified. My top will fit a Butler and Arntz and maybe others...just don't know till one does some fitting.
Not only does the top need to fit the rear fenders but the windshield angle is critical and most often needs to be modified to fit just right.
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02-27-2011, 06:44 PM
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here's a thread with some detailed pictures of my LeMans top installed on Allen B's, ErA- LeMans Hardtop for ERA |
02-27-2011, 07:01 PM
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03-02-2011, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Originally Posted by SoTxButler
And, to expand on MrMustang's comment, not all tops will fit over the roll bar. Sometimes the bars are too tall and have to be modified. My top will fit a Butler and Arntz and maybe others...just don't know till one does some fitting.
Not only does the top need to fit the rear fenders but the windshield angle is critical and most often needs to be modified to fit just right.
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Do you know if one has been fit to an ERA??? |
03-02-2011, 07:04 PM
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DanEC.....I don't think it has been fitted on an ERA, but the body shape is similar. If you are coming to the Texas Meet in San Marcos, we can see if it would fit your car.
The top comes off very easy...four clips...it can be off in 15 seconds with 2 people.
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03-03-2011, 05:30 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Originally Posted by SoTxButler
DanEC.....I don't think it has been fitted on an ERA, but the body shape is similar. If you are coming to the Texas Meet in San Marcos, we can see if it would fit your car.
The top comes off very easy...four clips...it can be off in 15 seconds with 2 people.
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Well - I'm still building and not up and running yet, but it looks like a nice top and I'll keep it in mind.
Thanks
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