Progress on #782

[kevins2]

I would say this line:

Soft top and bows (Requires fitting to car) .................................................. ......................................$9850

is a typo.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by kevins2

I would say this line:

Soft top and bows (Requires fitting to car) .................................................. ......................................$9850

is a typo.

It's at the very bottom of this page: Options list listed at $985, plus fitting. Ehhhh, what's a zero here and there.

[tboneheller]

I have a brand new ERA splitter (no chrome trim) & an unfitted soft top (still in the box) w/ bows. Send a P/M if interested.

[strictlypersonl]

My recollection is that strip we originally used was from a Karmann Ghia hood. We haven't been able to find those in about twenty years.

[DanEC]

Icy, cold day here with sleet all day. Fortunately Little Rock itself missed the freezing rain. Spent the day in the garage installing bumpers, trim, odds and ends. So, here are some pictures of Cobra bling:

Mounted the bumpers:




The usual emblems:







I cut some gasket washers to go under the flare on the top of the ferrules since they will never sit evenly on the body all the way around and I was concerned an edge could chip paint. Also, on the underside I put a thin O-ring between the paint and the C-clip that ERA uses to secure the ferrule. I figured the ends of the C-clip might dig into the paint. Overkill I'm sure but it kept me out of holiday decorating for awhile:


Street roadster ash tray in the console. I've never smoked in my life:



Street roadster gas cap (except for incorrect button release):



I should get the windshield mounted tomorrow and then it will look somewhat like a car. Still have the rear bulkhead to cover with vinyl and that isn't going to happen in a closed garage in this weather.

Stay warm everyone.

[kevins2]

Dan,

Looks great, I enjoyed looking at the photos. That really does beat holiday decorating!

Enjoy.

Kevin

[DanEC]

I'm curious as to what others with the full street bumpers have done with the threaded rod spacers? Left them natural? Painted or powder coated them? What color?

I have no idea what the originals looked like in that area. Natural may be fine as long as they stay clean and don't rust.

[Jim Holden]

As I recall, the tubes that go over the threaded rod are aluminium. A little polish every now and then should take cae of them.
Jim

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by Jim Holden

As I recall, the tubes that go over the threaded rod are aluminium. A little polish every now and then should take cae of them.
Jim

Thanks Jim. Can you also take a look at my other ERA post on the fit of the sidecurtains to windshield and give me your opinion?

I should add that I like the answer on polished aluminum. After finally getting that front bumper bolted in with those hard to get to threaded rod/nuts behind the grill - I hope to never remove it again.

Thanks

Dan

[DanEC]

Not much progress this week. Had the windshield on but had to remove it for an issue with the rear view mirror bracket. I did a trial with the vinyl for the rear bulkhead. I applied sound deadner/insulation over the rear bulkhead which ends up lumpy enough to reflect through vinyl. I had a roll of sunscreen fabric laying around that I thought might work as an underlayment to provide a smooth surface under the vinyl. It's pretty stiff and has a fine woven texture. I used it on the differential/brake access cover and it looks like it will work fine. This will be a lot of work as basically I will have to cover the rear bulkhead twice with material.



The ice has finally left the driveway to where I could back my Lightning pickup backed out and get a couple pictures with a little more perspective.

[strictlypersonl]

I get a bonus if someone is willing to pay the inflated price.

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

I get a bonus if someone is willing to pay the inflated price.

Been trying to comprehend the meaning or inference of this out but I remain clueless. The holidays have gotten to me I guess. But hey - everyone have a Merry Christmas.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Been trying to comprehend the meaning or inference of this out but I remain clueless. The holidays have gotten to me I guess. But hey - everyone have a Merry Christmas.

I think it was in response to the $9850 soft top post.

[1985 CCX]

Great progress.........

[GBowman]

Im trying to imagine what it would be like to actually smoke in one of these cars

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I think it was in response to the $9850 soft top post.

Bet you're right - I didn't roll back that far in my build thread to refresh my memory. Glad that's solved - kind of like hearing a joke but not getting the punch line. Have a Merry Christmas Patrick.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Bet you're right - I didn't roll back that far in my build thread to refresh my memory. Glad that's solved - kind of like hearing a joke but not getting the punch line. Have a Merry Christmas Patrick.

,,, and he fixed the typo, I just checked.

[ERA Chas]

Guess you didn't think too much of my 'slip sheet' method that I laboriously spelled out for you and Frank. Many pages ago...

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Guess you didn't think too much of my 'slip sheet' method that I laboriously spelled out for you and Frank. Many pages ago...

I probably need to re-review it for the wheel well panels. They are going to be a bear to apply. The center piece was pretty easy - thus the reason it is the only part done so far.

[KevinW]

suggest: very roughly cut leaving plenty of extra 'overhang;
then try using your wife's hairdryer to preheat the material.
When its nice and warm, then lay it on the area with maximum curvature, and apply more heat - it will stretch. Easier with 1 or 2 extra pair of hands to hold in place. Once you have made it stretch a bit, remove, apply adhesive, apply more heat on non-sticky side, then place on point of maximum curvature. Then, using extra hands, pull gently whilst applying heat from hair dryer. You will almost certainly have to lift and re-0stick it in several places so avoid an instant contact adhesive - the spray on stuff is more forgiving. Once happy, leave for a few weeks. The spray on stuff will probably start to lift, but by then the vynil will have stretched to the desired shape, so impact/contact adhesive can be used. HTH.