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Old 03-02-2011, 05:15 PM
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Gene,
I don't feel any pressure buildup in the compartment, ,maybe its because of the wing windows. My top is fastened with bolts and nuts [behind the doors and in the trunk area. 5/16 bolts. Its also fastened at the upper windshield in two places. The clips grab the steel molding and clip back to a positive locking system. I do worry about this area as a weak point but I don't know how much force is generated just under the small lip at the top of the windshield. I have been 100mph with no indications of any problems. I normally drive in the 70s but a 20 mph headwind and now its 90s.
Also I'm 6'2" and I can tell you that you need a strong left quad and knee and the Forward brace roll bar helps alot getting in!!!!!
I was at a car show in Dudley MA. (elk's club sponsored). I was directed to the cobra area and as I approached the parking spot there was another replica (scarlet Red with White stripes) with an identical Hard Top!!! I never thought that would happen. We talked all afternoon.
Lou
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