SPF hardtop/side window issues.

[bnelsonod]

The window went in with a little flexing. They are already loosening up. The doors are a little hard to close due to the pressure from the window pushing down but this too should get easier. Blas, I do plan on joining the owners registery. I will probably work on that this week while at work. Can't wait for the first cruise in or car show.

Ben

[kayakjack]

Originally Posted by bnelsonod

The The doors are a little hard to close due to the pressure from the window pushing down but this too should get easier.
Ben

Ben,

That little bit of pressure helps the seal. When I am not using the car I take the windows off the car because I do not want the pressure when not required.

Also, when the hardtop is on the car, I release the clips holding the top to the windshield to release that little bit of strain. Not necessary, but I do it.

Jack

[Blas]

Here is the information you will need to register your car.
SECOND STRIKE
Second Strike is a website operated by Mike Stenhouse especially for Superformance Owners. Mike also maintains a registry of all Superformance cars and their owners. This website includes some technical information along with some specialized parts sources. Among his many accomplishments, has created an excellent Owner’s Manual for Superformance MKIII owners. I highly recommend that everyone registers their Cobra ownership with Mike; it’s free, and Mike is also a great source for the history of your car.
Here is the link for Second Strike Website. Second Strike - the Superformance Owners Group
You can contact Mike Stenhouse via email directly at: MichaelStenhouse@bellsouth.net
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[WildBill1965]

The leading edge of the window needs to to be pulled in as you close the door even on the soft tops, It was made that way for sealing. I just reach up and pull it in as I close the door.

Bill

[Blas]

To my knowledge, each cars top and side curtains are custom fit at the factory. Adding a new hardtop, or replacing an old convertible top with the newer style top will most likely require some adjustments to the side curtains. Fitting the newer style convertible top on my older chassis will be one of my Summer projects this year.
I know the Lift-a-Dots are jigged into position on the fiberglass bodies (there was a photo of the jig as I recall from the SCOF people that visited the factory a few years back). Plus I also have made a template for a protective shield for the paint for when the tops are installed. It fits well on many of cars I have tested it on. Surely the windshield angles are standardized too. But I'm sure over time molds and jigs are replaced, and they probably have multiple body molds too. In noting that the side curtains and tonneau covers are numbered for each car, it stands to reason that they are fit to each chassis at the factory; Or why number them?
I have a new set of side curtains and a new style top for my older chassis. The fit-up with the windshield, while close, will require some adjustment. And the door ferrules are best described as "Tight" but they do line up. And I know the new style top requires 2 mounting Lift-a-Dot tabs to be replaced with different style connectors in the same locations. Keep in mind, I have an older chassis and the replacement top is from a newer style chassis. I'm sure the newer chassis are more uniform in shape than the older chassis were. We aren't talking about Impala's from a production line here. I have some other info on the hardtops to that I'll add here later today.