Side Curtains for Butler Cobra with Hard-Top

SoTxButler · #1 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 05:58 PM

Arthur,

I have a set of side curtains that were part of the original Butler soft top...which I do not have. No one knows what happened to the soft top.

I don't know if these can help in your work, but if so, let me know what you need to know....pics or whatever. I asked Ron if the shape was the same on the soft and hard top and he wasn't sure.

I bought a hard top from Ron....don't have it yet, but will be following your project for building side curtains.

Good Luck

Russ

lal Naja · #2 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 08:20 PM

Russ, some photos would be great! A couple of shots inside and outside and as much detail of the workings, corners, etc. that you would be willing to take.

Email to me at: Mitchy.usa@att.net

Much thanks,

Arthur

lal Naja · #3 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 09:29 PM

Alan the message below was my response to you, but it was returned undelivered, so I'm posting here. I'll paste the picture to my 'Pictures & Albums' on this forum.
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Thanks Alan, I had talked with Jerrod about six months or so ago, I got his name from Ron Butler, Ron used him too. Jerrord would be happy to make the side-curtains and that may be one option. I'm also considering designing and building side-curtains that may not be not necessarily resemble the original style. I'm tossing around an idea that may be all aluminum & lexan, or a combination of aluminum, lexan & fiberglass.

Not much alteration can be done to the hardtop, see attached photo. The formed edge of the opening is perfect for a full length bulb seal between the curtail and hardtop. I've also never been thrilled with what I've seen with the fit between the curtain and the windshield post.

My post was a hope to perhaps uncover anything that may have been tried by others.

If I talk to Jerord I will mention your referral.

Regards,

Arthur

arntztype4 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 08:43 AM

Arthur,

I have an extra set of new original slide type side curtains for a Arntz hard top.
If interested, e-mail me at "telekwik@comcast.net".

Dan

lal Naja · #5 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks Dan, Thanks for the offer on the side-curtains, Do the ones you own have have sliding windows?

But first: Is the Arntz hard-top like mine, see photo in my Profile Album.
And if it's like mine, are your side-curtains made differently to traditional Cobra siding window side curtains?

Seems to me that the way my hardtop is made, a modified version of the side curtain could improve sealing out water and wind.

Arthur

SoTxButler · #6 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 03:05 PM

Arthur,

My side windows are in Houston and I will be there during the next 2 or 3 weeks. I can then send pics or if it would help you, I can ship them to you and you can send them back when you're done.

I check with you when I head to Houston.

lal Naja · #7 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 04:37 PM

Russ, that is a great offer and I may take you up on that should the need arise. I will keep you posted on that. THANKS!

I'm thinking I may not want 'traditional/period' side-curtains-sliding windows. I'm leaning toward something that may work better for my setup. It will still be a sliding window held in place with the three pins, just constructed differently and all aluminum.

As I'm multi-tasking on the Cobra right now it may be a few weeks before I have anything to show.

Arthur

lal Naja · #8 (**permalink**) 09-12-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lal Naja

Russ, some photos would be great! A couple of shots inside and outside and as much detail of the workings, corners, etc. that you would be willing to take.

Email to me at: Mitchy.usa@att.net

Much thanks,

Arthur

Russ, Don't worry about taking photos of the windows. I'm beyond that need. So far it looks like my direction for windows will work out, but I'm still in R & D and mock-up. Have some issues to resolve.

Arthur