289 Comp Windscreen????

John McMahon · #1 (**permalink**) 12-17-2002, 10:20 AM

Dear Bob,

Since ERA builds the most 289 FIAs, I figured I'd ask you....

Where does ERA purchase their 289 FIA windscreens?????

I'm thinking of buying one and most parts places like Cobra Restorers only sells the 427 version.

Any help is appreciated.

Bob Putnam · #2 (**permalink**) 12-17-2002, 10:24 AM

John,

Actually, the factory 289 FIA used a standard windshield that "accidentally" laid back more than usual. If you're talking about the USRRC windshield, I think that we make them ourselves.

John McMahon · #3 (**permalink**) 12-18-2002, 06:02 AM

Bob,

Thanks for the reply.

I am speaking about the small windscreen as on Joe Rodimista's ERA, #142 car. These are different than the 427 screen.

So, if these are made in house, I can call Brian and order one???

RACER X #99 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-18-2002, 06:27 AM

John,
You misspelled Rodomista.

Just getting even.

Cranky

John McMahon · #5 (**permalink**) 12-18-2002, 09:45 AM

Cranky,

We're both wrong!!!!!

Check the ERA website...it's Rodamista.

Bob Putnam · #6 (**permalink**) 12-18-2002, 02:59 PM

Actually, I think I have it wrong on the web site - It's Rodomista.

Ordinariilly, my speling is purfect.

RACER X #99 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-18-2002, 03:35 PM

OK,
We now have the corrected,recorrected, and rerecorrected spelling, John still wants to know about the windscreen.

Please help him out before he steals the one off of my car.

Thanks,
Cranky

Bob Putnam · #8 (**permalink**) 12-19-2002, 03:34 AM

We're nearing closure now...

Bryan can be e-mailed at brybdp@aol.com for parts questions.

Jim Holden · #9 (**permalink**) 12-25-2002, 06:18 AM

Folks:

Joe "RoadaMaster's" windshield is a cut down version of ERA's USSRC windscreen which I have on my car.

See: http://www.erareplicas.com/cars/holden2.htm

Joe cut the upper edges off to round it off. His looks like a WWI fighter.

Jim