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11-01-2007, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Daly city,
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Cobra Make, Engine: classic roadster,408cu
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how often do those exposed radiators take a hit
just wondering ,there is a product by speedway ..nomex honeycomb that the circle trackers use . Might be something to look into?
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11-01-2007, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Austin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics, 302 stroked to 347; Metallic British Racing Green
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I made my own...check out my gallery!
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11-01-2007, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Parker County,
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Cobra Make, Engine: LoneStar LS427 , 427 Windsor
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I made mine out of a door-protector screen I picked up at Lowe's. It is expanded aluminum. I made the frame with aluminum strap and the spacers from the aluminum channel they sell for the edges of plywood. It attaches with velcro. Pictures in my gallery
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11-01-2007, 11:01 PM
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Location: Austin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics, 302 stroked to 347; Metallic British Racing Green
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Wow...Jim...VERY similar construction, only difference is I used stainless 1/4" mesh, but looks SO alike...GREAT MINDS????
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11-01-2007, 11:06 PM
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Location: Daly city,
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Cobra Make, Engine: classic roadster,408cu
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those look great , I worry about the golden bb that would put me out. mark
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11-01-2007, 11:17 PM
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Hey jim nice work on the pedals , do they give you more room now ? someone told me that on the lone star forum they make a fibreglass panel you glass in to get more room as well? Mark
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11-01-2007, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Parker County,
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Cobra Make, Engine: LoneStar LS427 , 427 Windsor
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Glyn:
Yes, they are quite similar in concept and execution, but like most everything on your car, yours is lots shinier! 
Wetdog:
They work great. After the first couple of drives I haven't thought about pedal locations at all. It's just natural. Before I modified the pedals my size 13s tended to either get both pedals when clutching or go between the throttle and brake when braking.
I think the modification they were discussing involved cutting out the side of the foot box to increase the width. With the pedals moved I don't have a problem with the width. I'm considering a dead-pedal which will likely need to go outside the foot well.
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11-02-2007, 12:37 AM
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yeah thats what i have to do , driving with 13s' in those funny driving shoes with shorts could cause problems .
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11-02-2007, 04:56 AM
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Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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I made mine out of expaned stainless and 1/4" tubing. Bead blasted and clean coat.
The only thing that has hit mine is a large bug, but who knows.
Dwight
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11-02-2007, 05:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Senoia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427SO with big twin autolite inlines on custom intake, jag rear, top loader, wembeldon white, guardsmen blue stripes
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About twice during the summer I use a brush to remove the bugs and follow with a small flat screwdriver to strighten the fins. Decided against a screen as it might hinder air flow....
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11-02-2007, 06:24 AM
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About twice during the summer I use a brush to remove the bugs and follow with a small flat screwdriver to strighten the fins. Decided against a screen as it might hinder air flow....
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That's all I've ever done. Aluminum radiator and 50,000+ miles and never taken a major hit. My radiator sits at about a 55 degree angle (FFR). Might be a good idea if you're running on the track though. |
11-02-2007, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Southern Connecticut,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF - 351W, 944 non-turbo
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Do what I did. I took a 26 inch bicycle tube, inflated it just enough to give it shape. I then wrapped a piece of plastic window screen around it and stapled it in place. Now I have a radiator screen that goes in and out of service within seconds. The added benefit is that it won't scratch anything. The air in the tube holds it in place, at least in my SPF.
Bob
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11-02-2007, 09:47 AM
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Location: Duvall,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
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In my first Cobra, here's what happened to me. I think this risk is just another small one you take as an owner of a car like this. This thing came skipping across several lanes at a high rate of speed (I think a truck ran it over and it squeezed out from under his tire). I tried slowing down quickly (no room ahead of me), but no luck. I had my racing screen on too, so I had nice visions of this boulder removing my head. 
By the way, this picture doesn't do the rock justice for size and weight. I actually have it on my desk at work...It's a heavy sucker! You can see where it hit the oil cooler first and then put some big ass holes in the raidiator. Tow truck picked me up.
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11-02-2007, 11:03 AM
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Location: VALLEY FORGE,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SUPERFORMANCE w DOUG MEYER ENGINE
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I found (actually my dog found it) a deceased bird in mine. Luckily no Big rocks so far. That bird never knew what hit him. I didn't see him either.
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11-02-2007, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 351W to 393 Twisted Wedge Heads, Holley double pumper
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Do what I did. I took a 26 inch bicycle tube, inflated it just enough to give it shape. I then wrapped a piece of plastic window screen around it and stapled it in place. Now I have a radiator screen that goes in and out of service within seconds. The added benefit is that it won't scratch anything. The air in the tube holds it in place, at least in my SPF.
Bob
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Interesting and simple concept... did you staple the screen to the bike tube? Gotta pic of your masterpiece? |
11-02-2007, 06:29 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: classic roadster,408cu
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Brent thats a boulder! I once had a crow fly in my window at speed in a turn , all i saw was black feathers and dollar signs .
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11-02-2007, 07:31 PM
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Location: Southern Connecticut,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF - 351W, 944 non-turbo
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Just wrapped it around and stapled it to itself.
Bob
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11-02-2007, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
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Had a bird fly into the fans...picking guts out of the fins for awhile.
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11-03-2007, 04:37 AM
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Location: Raytown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Coupe SOLD.Current 66 Mustang
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wow Brent whata rock,I love the saying on your air intake for the radiator  good idea... |
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