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| oneeyedjack |
10-08-2023 11:58 AM |
grill for street beast cobra
want to install grill on street beast cobra, any suggestions on how to do this
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| Grubby |
10-08-2023 12:54 PM |
289 Street cars had grills. Maybe, copy that design and bolt it in yours.
I doubt you will find a 427 grill off the shelf.
John
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| oneeyedjack |
10-08-2023 02:03 PM |
street beast grille
bolt it in how and to what
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| Grubby |
10-09-2023 10:46 AM |
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| KarlzEE Bebout |
10-09-2023 01:32 PM |
Jack, hoping that you are aware that "289" openings are considerably different from "427" openings. At least if the replicas are faithful reproductions.
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| oneeyedjack |
10-10-2023 06:41 PM |
yes, was aware of that, planned on building my own grill to fit, looking for advice on how attach without screwing or bolting through fiber glass , thought i would use expanded metal but not sure on best way to attach it .
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| KarlzEE Bebout |
10-10-2023 08:25 PM |
At on time I used an expanded metal grill on my 427 NAF. It was bent over the lip of the hole and I used a goodly amount of black RTV which held it secure but yet was still removable with gentle pressure. I decided that I preferred the nose open. I do have a Nomex screen covering the radiator to help guard against punctures. I got the screen from Speedway Parts but it may now be available elsewhere. I attached it with Velcro strips so I can remover it for occasional cleaning.
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| FredG |
10-11-2023 06:14 AM |
Nomex
After reading the threads and suggestions that were devoted to what everyone is using to protect their radiators, I went with the Nomex option. I have to say it was a breeze to work with and install. Cuts easily with a razor knife and is flexible. Radiator fan install kit adds to the ease of the installation. I painted it flat silver using high heat paint. No noticeable change in operating temperature. Available on Amazon.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._protector.jpg |
| joyridin' |
10-11-2023 11:08 AM |
If your opening is like many Cobras, there is a lip on the fiberglass around the opening. I would use something like this in a smaller version and attach the expanded metal to this clamp. Then you can tighten the clamp on the fiberglass lip. It would be a bit of a pain initially, but after you got he clamps in location, you could bolt in the expanded metal.
https://www.amazon.com/6Pcs304-Stain...s%2C80&sr=8-41 |
| twobjshelbys |
10-11-2023 01:53 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by FredG
(Post 1520816)
After reading the threads and suggestions that were devoted to what everyone is using to protect their radiators, I went with the Nomex option. I have to say it was a breeze to work with and install. Cuts easily with a razor knife and is flexible. Radiator fan install kit adds to the ease of the installation. I painted it flat silver using high heat paint. No noticeable change in operating temperature. Available on Amazon.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._protector.jpg
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I was close to doing something very similar. The roads in Colorado get sanded (or as the guys on Top Gear said "grit"). After I put in a new radiator because of a leak I was going to try to keep the gravel dings down. I used picks to straighten them so was going to do something then sold it... |
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