|
Fitting roll bar grommets
I received my roll bar grommets, or escutcheons, from Finish Line yesterday and plan to fit them this weekend. The body where the roll bar protrudes if curved. Are there any tips on how to contour the grommets to sit right on the body?
I want to get them sitting rright but am unsure how to 'bend' them. Thanks, Paul |
I think the screws will conform them pretty easily to the body.
|
Blimey! OK, I will try that. The metal of the grommets seems quite thick but I will see what happens.
Thanks Paul |
It's only thin sheet with a profile to sit in a groove of the rubber. They bend, conform fairly easily. I like your avatar!
|
mick, I only know the Cobra as an AC Cobra.l never heard the term Shelby Cobra till I came to the US.
It is the only manufacturer's logo I knew of for the Cobra. Paul |
That's funny same here on the name, I was born in UK grew up in NZ.
|
Just went through the grommet fitting. In my case, they worked out, but it got a little dicey on the rear one, due to the angle and the oval opening in the body. Managed to get all the screws to bite, but some were real close. There is a photo of finished grommets in my gallery.
|
I used a english wheel. I also turned on the lathe a aluminum thread tube to go over the roll bar inside the trunk. I also made the inserts with a male end so I could screw it, into the tube, and with the rubber grommet, it makes a nice clean application and you don't see the rubber or screws on the outside.
http://i41.tinypic.com/wa3ajq.jpg |
Kevin, very nice!
A little beyond my meager talents but I will attempt to get some curvature on the grommet before I fit them. Paul |
Be sure to have the roll bar in place before you drill any holes.
I would not simple use the screws to form the bezels. That puts them under constant pressure; like being spring loaded. I wouldn't want that constant stress through the fiberglass. I have a large round metal pole in my basement, that holds up the center beam. I press against that to bend them into the shape I wanted. A little trial and error, but no big deal. |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:21 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: