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10-25-2007, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 351W to 393 Twisted Wedge Heads, Holley double pumper
Posts: 60
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Screen/Grill Protection for Radiator
Are there any metal screens available to protect the radiator from bugs/stones/road debris?
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10-25-2007, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: ione,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1473 392 cu.in. titanium/black stripes
Posts: 945
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My car came with one. Apparently it was installed by the dealer, because it was included in the order form that I got when I bought it. After looking at it, it wouldn't be a big deal to have a window/screen shop fabricate one. Mine is held in place with velcro and works great. I would be happy to measure mine tonight and pm you tomorrow.
Bob
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10-25-2007, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 351W to 393 Twisted Wedge Heads, Holley double pumper
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Originally Posted by Clayboy
My car came with one. Apparently it was installed by the dealer, because it was included in the order form that I got when I bought it. After looking at it, it wouldn't be a big deal to have a window/screen shop fabricate one. Mine is held in place with velcro and works great. I would be happy to measure mine tonight and pm you tomorrow.
Bob
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I have thought of using window screen material too.... thanks!
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10-25-2007, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Rockton,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates work in progress, personally built 302
Posts: 328
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See this thread:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75733
I'm pretty happy with the "garbage can" method (see thread). I've attached the screen with a few screws that are very inconspicuous as well as a few patches of velcro.
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10-25-2007, 11:06 AM
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Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Salem,,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
Posts: 779
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Just did my radiator and oil cooler. Stainless steel mesh from Pegasus racing 36" x 36" with some left over.
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10-25-2007, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Colony,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4973
Posts: 334
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I have seen them on the olthoff site under the goodies section. They want $200 for one, but it does look very nice.
http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=6 |
10-25-2007, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lake Worth, Florida,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR Hell Red/Black Stripe 342R
Posts: 72
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BX1:
Try this site: http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/s...4&cat=0&page=1
It is Vintage Racing a BDR dealer. Jay charges $36 for a screen and velcro system. It's fine for luvbugs in Florida, but will not stop a rock. Can be removed easily for cleaning. Jay is quick to respond to emails, you may want to check to make sure the size will fit yor car. |
10-25-2007, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Austin,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics, 302 stroked to 347; Metallic British Racing Green
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Bx...I made my own from an 18" x 18" (approx...measured to fit my radiator) square of 1/4" steel mesh and then used 1/8" x 3/4" aluminum strips to build a frame and attach it to the radiator. It stands about 1/2" above the radiator.
I have added a couple of pics in my gallery if you want to take a look!
Glyn
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10-26-2007, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 351W to 393 Twisted Wedge Heads, Holley double pumper
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I appreciate all the input...thank you all! I have some decisions to make.
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02-16-2009, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Grand Rapids,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Challenge Car, RDI aluminum 427w
Posts: 347
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I have the Olthoff screen on my SPF. Recommended and it works. I hit a sparrow or other similar sized bird. W/O the screen I think the radiator would have been pierced or otherwise damaged, the screen was pulled from the frame. The little fella would have broken the windscreen. Of course, I was running at sufficient speed.
Jim
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02-16-2009, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2769 Roush 427R Dart Block
Posts: 606
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Steve has them in Reno at "Full Throttle"....next to the Superformance dealer.
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02-17-2009, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
Posts: 7,592
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Olthoff Screen
http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=0
Mine came with it installed. Give them a call and they can give you the dimensions if you want to install in a non-SPF car.
It is really heavy duty. At 100 MPH, if a bird flew in the opening, I doubt there would be any damage to the radiator or the screen ... the bird would be toast .... 
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02-17-2009, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wtm442
Olthoff Screen
http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=0
Mine came with it installed. Give them a call and they can give you the dimensions if you want to install in a non-SPF car.
It is really heavy duty. At 100 MPH, if a bird flew in the opening, I doubt there would be any damage to the radiator or the screen ... the bird would be toast .... |
Hmmm toasted bird, maybe I will give it a try.... 
I made a screen for my SPF but the flex in the screen touches the radiator at speed or if hit by an object. I want to avoid that.
Thanks for your info.
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