| snowgoer |
04-01-2011 04:45 PM |
Spats I Made - What Do You Think?
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| Karl Bebout |
04-01-2011 04:58 PM |
Nicely done. Good craftmanship.
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| fordracing65 |
04-01-2011 05:05 PM |
best ive seen so far, awesome job
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| rodneym |
04-01-2011 05:13 PM |
Well Done!:cool:
How did attach them?
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| snowgoer |
04-01-2011 05:17 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1120094)
Well Done!:cool:
How did attach them?
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Just put velcro in wheelwell and under back decklid. The other side of velcro was sewn onto the Spats. I am actually surprised how nicely the velcro holds them on. You can pull on them to stretch them tight and it holds great. |
| woodhouse |
04-01-2011 05:26 PM |
those look sweeeeeet. are you taking orders?
where did you get your 3m ones that are underneath?
thx, w.
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| snowgoer |
04-01-2011 05:33 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by woodhouse
(Post 1120096)
those look sweeeeeet. are you taking orders?
where did you get your 3m ones that are underneath?
thx, w.
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I thought about taking orders but would need a pattern for every different Cobra. The Backdraft also has a very smooth wheelwell on the inside so the velcro sticks good on it. Not sure how other Cobras are. I bought the commercial grade Velcro from Fleet Farm when I was traveling this week in Stevens Point Wisconsin. I'm sure most velcro would work but you want one with a very sticky adhesive. |
| snowgoer |
04-01-2011 05:35 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by woodhouse
(Post 1120096)
those look sweeeeeet. are you taking orders?
where did you get your 3m ones that are underneath?
thx, w.
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Jay from Vintage had the 3M installed when I bought the car from him |
| woodhouse |
04-01-2011 05:39 PM |
i have a contemporary, thought about the era spats...not sure what the fit would be. finishline seems to be what most choose--not an easy find, i can see why you made your own.
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| STL Mark |
04-02-2011 07:46 PM |
Did you use a standard sewing machine or an industrial machine?
Thanks
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| CowtownCobra |
04-03-2011 05:28 AM |
FFR makes the best stick-on spats. Just trim to fit your brand.
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| lovehamr |
04-03-2011 05:32 AM |
beautifull man!
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| Dangerous Doug |
04-03-2011 10:12 AM |
Wow, nice work! Best I've seen.
DD
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| snowgoer |
04-03-2011 01:41 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by STL Mark
(Post 1120295)
Did you use a standard sewing machine or an industrial machine?
Thanks
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Used industrial machine that has been used for boat canvas mostly. |
| 1985 CCX |
04-03-2011 02:47 PM |
WELL DONE! :cool:
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| STL Mark |
04-04-2011 11:26 PM |
Have you tested them at highway speeds?
Do they flop or move?
You've inspired me to add these to my car.
Nice Job!
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| snowgoer |
04-05-2011 12:50 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by STL Mark
(Post 1120756)
Have you tested them at highway speeds?
Do they flop or move?
You've inspired me to add these to my car.
Nice Job!
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I tested them at 65 plus mph and they did not flap around at all. I am actually shocked at how well they did turn out. I was trying this just as a last resort because I could not find anyone that made them. |
| rodneym |
04-05-2011 03:58 PM |
snowgear,
Did you at least keep the BDR pattern for yourself? The first one's the toughest.
Having patterns for BDR, SPF and FFR would probably maximize your 'investment of time/business' ratio.
:)
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| snowgoer |
04-05-2011 07:39 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1120907)
snowgear,
Did you at least keep the BDR pattern for yourself? The first one's the toughest.
Having patterns for BDR, SPF and FFR would probably maximize your 'investment of time/business' ratio.
:)
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Yes, I have a pattern and have spent the last few hours making some more Spats for a possible opportunity. I will see how they do and then look at other manufactures if there is enough interest. The only problem in going to other manufactures is I would need a Cobra from those manufacturers close by so I can make sure I get it right. I want to make sure the quality and fit are perfect if I am going to do them. |
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