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01-20-2018, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics 351W bored/stroked to 393ci
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Glass Windwings
Anyone have any experience with glass windwings? Looking at replacing cracked, scratched plexi windwings. Originality is not an issue.
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01-20-2018, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Maryville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '65 Shelby Cobra, '66 Shelby GT350's
Posts: 279
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The safety glass one's work and fit well, no issues. Finish Line has them if you are interested.
https://www.finishlineaccessories.co...ngs-glass.aspx |
01-20-2018, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Shasta Lake,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine:
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I had glass ones and they kept breaking and cracking so I had a set made out of Lexan and they have lasted for 10 years and are still just like new.
Ron
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01-20-2018, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Maryville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: '65 Shelby Cobra, '66 Shelby GT350's
Posts: 279
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Hmm.... I know you have to use stainless hardware with the glass to resist cracking/breakage.
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01-20-2018, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Rocklin,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance , Roush 427SR dyno'd at 526 hp
Posts: 173
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KenC
Anyone have any experience with glass windwings? Looking at replacing cracked, scratched plexi windwings. Originality is not an issue.
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I have had them on for 2 years with zero problems. Much better than the plexiglass ones that you could not keep from being scratched. Highly recommend. |
01-20-2018, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics 351W bored/stroked to 393ci
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Thanks, at only $65 at finishline, i'll give them a try.
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01-20-2018, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289 FIA
Posts: 68
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I just installed a set on my Unique and had them on one of my FFR's. They look better IMO and I had zero problems with them on my other car. Make sure to use the hardware provided. Rich
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Unique FIA Cobra with 289 and Toploader
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01-21-2018, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Melbourne,
vic
Cobra Make, Engine: Kenmer with Ford Quad Cam Boss 260
Posts: 979
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I purchased a set of glass windwings from Europa when in England. They have been on the car for 5 years without any problems or scratches. Like Spitfun I also think they look better
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01-21-2018, 04:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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Finish Line's glass ones on mine for the last 7 years and no problems. They look much better than the plastic ones, IMO.
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01-21-2018, 05:08 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
Posts: 4,483
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Are the Finishline glass wind wings tempered or laminated glass?
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01-21-2018, 06:35 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics 351W bored/stroked to 393ci
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I believe tempered.
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01-21-2018, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 427SO
Posts: 389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KenC
I believe tempered.
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Seems like that would be illegal for automotive use.
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01-21-2018, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Mill Valley,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2064 BOSS 302 CSX2047 sold
Posts: 179
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Safety glass is standard for windshields and tempered for everything else.
Just walk around San Francisco and look at all the piles of broken tempered
glass in the gutters...the remnants of another side window break-in.
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01-21-2018, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 427SO
Posts: 389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit Coyle
Safety glass is standard for windshields and tempered for everything else.
Just walk around San Francisco and look at all the piles of broken tempered
glass in the gutters...the remnants of another side window break-in.
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Since wind wings are pretty susceptible to rock strikes like windshields, it sure seems like an opportunity to get a face full of glass.
Ted |
01-21-2018, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Maryville,
TN
Cobra Make, Engine: '65 Shelby Cobra, '66 Shelby GT350's
Posts: 279
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I'm sure Finishline can verify if the glass is the laminate or tempered type.
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01-22-2018, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Marcos california,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: 1989 KCC from South Africa Right Hand Drive
Posts: 1,597
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CSX 4133
Hmm.... I know you have to use stainless hardware with the glass to resist cracking/breakage.
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Stainless has nothing to do with it beaking |
01-24-2018, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Tahoe/Truckee,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Ford Racing 363/8-stack injection, SPFR0012
Posts: 260
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I was all excited to replace plastic (crack included) until I saw the were not compatible with SPF cars.
Mark.
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01-24-2018, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Rocklin,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance , Roush 427SR dyno'd at 526 hp
Posts: 173
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moto One
I was all excited to replace plastic (crack included) until I saw the were not compatible with SPF cars.
Mark.
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I bought mine from Finishline about 2 years ago. At that time there was no mention of them not compatible with SPF cars. As I said they fit well and have been on my car with no problems. |
01-24-2018, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
Ne.
Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
Posts: 4,300
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I've never heard of glass one's, sounds like a nice upgrade.
FINISHLINE-
unit price
$65.00
Quantity:
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ADD TO WISHLISTAvailability: In stock
"Clear glass Wind Wings. Auto Safety glass. Includes wings and specialty glass screws in stainless steel. Requires same hardware as plexiglass windwings. Smooth finish edges. Set of two.
These are glass replicas of the original Cobra Wind wing. Will not fit Superformance"
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Kevin
Last edited by FUNFER2; 01-24-2018 at 01:24 PM..
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01-24-2018, 01:49 PM
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Do they have "COBRA" etched in them ?? 
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427 CSX 3000/4000 and Shelbys.
All gone ! Was a Hell of a run 
Now ... The dogs car
Mercedes E63S station wagon. 603hp
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