Wind Wings on 427 Cobras

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by Dons427

To; A-Snake
Your photo seems to show a windshield frame which is not wider at the bottom.
If the frame, when viewed form the side is the same width all the way down, then; that would explain why the blocks are the same length on this car.
Maybe; it is a image issue, and your windshield frame is tapered, just not visible in the pic.
Bottom line; my windshield frame is tapered, and is much wider at the bottom, and this is why the lower wing mounting blocks need to be longer to position the hinge points parallel to the inside edge of the frame so the lower part of the wing glass doesn't smack into the frame when you move them towards the driver or passenger.

Don

Don,
The following photos are of the left side of CSX2321.
1. The windshield frame is wider at the bottom.
2. The holes for the mounting blocks are equally distance from the leading edge of the windshield frame.
3. The mounting blocks are the same size.
4. Yes, the lower corner/edge of the windwing is closer to the windshield frame than the top. It would make contact first with the frame but they are not designed to be pulled in that far.

As a side note the windwings and visors were produced by Amco for Shelby American.









A photo of CSX3246 is also attached for reference

[DanEC]

I'm not sure why anyone would pull the wind wings so far in that it risks binding and breaking them. If they are pulled that far in they will also hit on the top, leading edge of the doors too as the door is opened.

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by DanEC

I'm not sure why anyone would pull the wind wings so far in that it risks binding and breaking them. If they are pulled that far in they will also hit on the top, leading edge of the doors too as the door is opened.

Very true, plus don't forgot about when you have the side curtains on.