| patrickt |
08-27-2013 05:26 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grubby
(Post 1259644)
Thanks guys.
It sounds like the bracket has some function.
I'll call Bob later this week and order one.
John
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Ehhh, just get an angle bracket at Home Depot and slap it on there. No one'll know the difference.:cool: |
| KevinW |
08-28-2013 05:25 AM |
maybe a dumb answer, but why not snip out some 1-2mm steel plate, drill and tap 2 holes to match those on the shiny centre bracket and mount that underneath the scuttle with some glue (so it doesnt fall out). Wont pull the bracket out, wont strain the GRP holes or the threads, and bracket still demountable.
anyone got holes for this that arent exactly on the centreline of the car? mine (not an ERA) are slightly out :(
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| ERA Chas |
08-28-2013 08:45 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1259645)
Ehhh, just get an angle bracket at Home Depot and slap it on there. No one'll know the difference.:cool:
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Because it won't have a 47 degree angle... |
| LodiWino |
08-28-2013 09:09 AM |
Use aluminum rivet nuts available from McMaster Carr.
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| patrickt |
08-28-2013 09:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
(Post 1259747)
Because it won't have a 47 degree angle...
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Just stick it in the bench vise and whack it with the hand sledge. BTW, you generally love one my postings like this one http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-...ml#post1259625 -- I'm surprised it didn't get you out of your Barcalounger and get those fingers typing away on the keyboard.:LOL: You must have just overlooked it.... |
| PatBuckley |
08-28-2013 09:32 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by D-CEL
(Post 1259589)
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Nice windshield - did you make it? |
| ERA Chas |
08-28-2013 09:51 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1259753)
Just stick it in the bench vise and whack it with the hand sledge.
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Why when he can get the exact (I won't say 'correct' for the SAAC Police may pounce %/) part from Bob?
A horse's ass would be insulted if I called it 'Patrick'...**)
And yes--I overlook a LOT of your drivel...:cool: |
| Grubby |
09-24-2013 04:07 PM |
Bob,
Thanks for the nice surprise in the mail.
John G.
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| davids2toys |
06-25-2014 07:15 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by carmine
(Post 1259583)
The rod in the middle of the windscreen is there to prevent the top from pulling on the windshield upper frame thus separating it from the glass
this happens at above 60 mph when the outside air pressure is higher than the inside cabin pressure or when side curtains are left off and air rushes in and creates exsesive kite like pressure on the top.
If this is allowed to happen without the center support rod in place the upper windshield frame pulls up off glass and creates a bowed pressure stress on the glass and eventually will crack the glass.
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I purchased this bar from Finishline and can't figure out how to install it. It came with no instructions at all. I called them and sent an email but they were no help at all except to tell me to go to the forums. I bought this for looks only, I just really like the look, I don't even have a top...LOL
My car already has the brace at the bottom of the windshield and I assume it gets used in conjunction with the brace already there. The bracket that came with the rod is at a 90 deg angle. If i was to put this on top of the present brace at the bottom of the windshield, I think it would be almost impossible to put the screws back in.
Does anybody know how to properly install this support rod. Thanks in advance for any help I can get
Dave |
| davids2toys |
06-25-2014 08:50 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
(Post 1259563)
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I purchased this windshield support rod from Finishline and can't figure out how to install it. It came with no instructions at all. I called them and sent an email but they were no help at all except to tell me to go to the forums. I bought this for looks only, I just really like the look, I don't even have a top...LOL
My car already has the brace at the bottom of the windshield and I assume it gets used in conjunction with the brace already there. The bracket that came with the rod is at a 90 deg angle. If i was to put this on top of the present brace at the bottom of the windshield, I think it would be almost impossible to put the screws back in. the rod is also at least 1' to long. Figure it will have to be cut. No big deal with that, except how do you tighten the two supplied rod nuts, assuming I can get the bracket attached to the windshield frame
Does anybody know how to properly install this support rod. Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
Dave |
| Large Arbor |
08-03-2014 06:05 PM |
1 Attachment(s)
Crap...Just looked at mine and they are not bolted down.. Looks like another fall project.
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| Spooky-01 |
08-23-2014 01:37 PM |
Does anyone have contact info for Bob so I can get one of his brackets??
Thanks
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| Grubby |
08-23-2014 04:07 PM |
860-224-0253
E-Mail: eracars sbcglobal.net
Any of the guys that answer the phone can help you.
John |
| Spooky-01 |
08-23-2014 05:01 PM |
thank you for the number, I will give them a call monday
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| Roush #1 |
08-24-2014 09:31 AM |
I guess I have been lucky but I have never had any problems with my windshield flexing. After breaking three glass windshields due to rocks/road debris I replaced the original glass with 3/8" MR 10 Lexan and have not had any breakage or a need for bracing.
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| Spooky-01 |
08-24-2014 09:41 AM |
Anyone know what replacement windshield to use for a Classic Motor Carriages car?
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| DanEC |
08-24-2014 11:42 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooky-01
(Post 1315995)
Anyone know what replacement windshield to use for a Classic Motor Carriages car?
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Is that the same as "Classic Roadsters"? Just asking as they have a forum here also. |
| Spooky-01 |
08-24-2014 04:38 PM |
Thanks for your response but I don't believe they are the same, I was told classic motor carriages went out of business some time ago
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