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07-14-2009, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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CSX rear roll bar grommet?
My CSX doesn't have a grommet for the rear roll bar stay where it goes into the trunk. So water can go into the trunk when it rains or if I am not careful when washing the car. The front hoop ends have grommets. Strange. I am told this is normal. Where can I get one?
Thanks.
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07-14-2009, 07:00 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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3/8" thin wall radiator overflow hose slit lengthwise and then fit around the opening, windshield washer hose may work also, depending if body is glass or aluminum (body thickness). I did this for a grommet on the decklid for fuel filler cap. Cut the ends straight and use a little super glue to secure the ends together after fitting for length, works good.
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07-14-2009, 07:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Parker
Thin wall radiator hose slit lengthwise and then fit around the opening, windshield washer hose may work also, depending if body is glass or aluminum (body thickness). I did this for a grommet on the decklid for fuel filler cap. Cut the ends straight and use a little super glue to secure the ends together after fitting for length, works good.
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It's a glass body. Sounds interesting. May give it a shot this weekend. |
07-14-2009, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
It's a glass body. Sounds interesting. May give it a shot this weekend.
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Or by a pair of grommets from Cobra Restorers for $4.00 and combine/cut them for the elongated rear brace fit. Part #CP1076. |
07-14-2009, 08:11 PM
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Quote:
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Or by a pair of grommets from Cobra Restorers for $4.00 and combine/cut them for the elongated rear brace fit. Part #CP1076.
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This should work great. Thanks. |
07-15-2009, 08:37 PM
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Location: New Jersey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra CSX4206 aluminum body, original 1965 NASCAR 427 SO, Dual quads.
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You can make a grommet as noted above but I don't believe original comp and SCs had grommets around that openning.
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07-16-2009, 11:35 AM
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I love that on this site we can have a 10 post thread on just a single grommet. I love the passion. Oh, I will be doing a grommet for sure, just need to figure out the best way. Someone can always take it out if I sell the car, but I'll keep the water out of my trunk in the meantime. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions (more are welcome if you have them)!
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07-16-2009, 11:40 AM
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An Admission...
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Originally Posted by dcdoug
I love that on this site we can have a 10 post thread on just a single grommet. I love the passion.
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Truth be told, I'm a little sensitive on the grommet issue.  My rotary wiper knob got me in to the SAAC Registry, but then they saw the grommet and tossed me. Yep, I missed it by just that much. |
07-16-2009, 09:17 PM
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I quite frankly don't care about the gromet either. I also put one on my car but I don't think the originals came that way from the factory. Makes it look a little more finished.
Maybe I'll remove mine this weekend.
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07-16-2009, 09:45 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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Originally Posted by REAL 1
I also put one on my car but I don't think the originals came that way from the factory. Makes it look a little more finished.
Maybe I'll remove mine this weekend.
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Comp and SC had no grommet on the downtube. Many people who actually drive their car in all weather usually put a grommet there.
If you are taking the grommet out to make the car more authentic, you might also remove your CD player.
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07-16-2009, 10:18 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American CSX 4241 - authentically built
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Like Ron said, no grommet on original cars.
Not sure I see the big deal either. I've got no rear grommet and it's not a big issue. I wash my car and I've been caught in torrential downpours and the cockpit getting water soaked is way more of a problem than a little water past the rear bar. I just throw a towel under it in the trunk when I wash the car.
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07-22-2009, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
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Truth be told, I'm a little sensitive on the grommet issue. My rotary wiper knob got me in to the SAAC Registry, but then they saw the grommet and tossed me. Yep, I missed it by just that much. |
Are you freakin serious? Your "rotary wiper knob got you in to the SAAC Registry"?!? LMFAO... Dude... you have dual role bars. Get real.
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07-22-2009, 07:26 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Are you freakin serious? Your "rotary wiper knob got you in to the SAAC Registry"?!? LMFAO... Dude... you have dual role bars. Get real.
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I want Tbuttrick on the jury when I argue my "FFRs are superior to CSX4xxx cars" case against Evan.  |
07-22-2009, 07:36 PM
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I want Tbuttrick on the jury when I argue my "FFRs are superior to CSX4xxx cars" case against Evan. |
You will NEVER, EVER quote me as making that statement but to claim SAAC registry of your ERA is pathetic. |
07-18-2009, 09:56 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 2401 street 289 Cobra and CSX 3288 Street "427" Cobra
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Ned, Was that gromit made by Wensleydale? Jim
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07-20-2009, 02:06 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: COX 6111 - '66 "AC 289 Sports."
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Jim, I don't know. I've already said the car didn't have a grommet. So how am I supposed to say who made what it doesn't have?  Damn, this gets confusing sometimes.
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07-20-2009, 02:09 PM
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Jim, I don't know. I've already said the car didn't have a grommet. So how am I supposed to say who made what it doesn't have? Damn, this gets confusing sometimes. |
Well if you don't know who didn't make it, how do you not know it wasn't there to begin with? |
07-21-2009, 12:42 PM
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My point exactly. I think.
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07-21-2009, 12:46 PM
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Who's on First?
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07-22-2009, 07:25 PM
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Two glasses of Pinot Noir and a list of cheeses did the trick!
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