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Edatman 09-22-2007 10:19 PM
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?

fasterpatrick 09-22-2007 10:31 PM
Someware in the 40-45 degree range. I'm sure those in know will chime in with the exact dimmention. Patrick

mickmate 09-23-2007 05:31 AM
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.

Dwight 09-23-2007 07:49 AM
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

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...12-17-06-1.JPG

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...H_HARD_TOP.JPG

Same top



http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/DSCN0758.JPG

Edatman 09-26-2007 12:46 PM
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.

mickmate 09-26-2007 01:26 PM
More on that http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/scratch-builders-forum/82362-roll-bars.html

mickmate 09-26-2007 01:30 PM
This is one of your best places to check windsheild rake http://www.erareplicas.com/427/profiles/index.htm

Tony Ripepi 09-26-2007 04:04 PM
Here is one picture from the ERA site with the angle indicated....

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...13ws_angle.jpg

Tony R

mickmate 09-26-2007 05:01 PM
It should be pretty close, just note that's the 289 body (beautiful ain't it?)!!


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