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09-22-2007, 10:19 PM
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Hello...windshield angle
As a new member I wanted to say hello. I am in the early stages of a Cobra build, which of course raises a multitude of questions. For starters, does anyone know the proper angle (slope) to set the windshield?
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09-22-2007, 10:31 PM
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Location: IGH, MN,
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Cobra Make, Engine: scratch build self design 4.6l DOHC
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Someware in the 40-45 degree range. I'm sure those in know will chime in with the exact dimmention. Patrick
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09-23-2007, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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Do a search on this subject. 45 degrees is the number for most applications. Some people like the more raked back look of a 289 Comp car. It also depends a lot on whether you'll be using side curtains or a top.
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09-23-2007, 07:49 AM
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Have your Cobra on the ground, correct air pressure in tires, frame/ ride height adjusted,etc. sit in the seat and have someone to hold the windshield in place. Check to see if your head/ eyes are above or below the top windshield brace. Use a protactor to check the angle. I think 45 to 53 degrees is OK. If you have a top then the angle will have to match the top. Side curtains sometimes can be modified to fit correctly. We have put a FFR hardtop on a Hurricane but had to cut the side curtains at the front and add a piece to the bottom.
Dwight
Same top
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Last edited by Dwight; 09-23-2007 at 07:53 AM..
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09-26-2007, 12:46 PM
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Thanks for your help with the windshield guys. Greatly appreciated. The next question is... what is the original roll bar size? I have seen them from 1.5 inches up to 2 inches. Also, what is the measurement center to center? (where it enters the body)
Actually made a little progress with it in the last few days!!! Sadly, many more still needed...sigh.
Edatman.
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09-26-2007, 01:26 PM
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09-26-2007, 01:30 PM
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This is one of your best places to check windsheild rake http://www.erareplicas.com/427/profiles/index.htm |
09-26-2007, 04:04 PM
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Here is one picture from the ERA site with the angle indicated....
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09-26-2007, 05:01 PM
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It should be pretty close, just note that's the 289 body (beautiful ain't it?)!!
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