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Old 05-08-2008, 03:39 PM
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Default The sad story :(

The guys that went to AER last Sat already heard this .. let this be a lesson to those with 4 post lifts:

The Cobra (Dirty Sally) has been sleeping in the top bunk. When I went to get her down so I could do some detailing prior to the AER Show, the emergency rip cord toggle for the garage door opener was caught between the sunvisor and the window frame. I did not see this and was not looking up as I let the lift down. The tension on the cord pulled the window frame apart and cracked the glass before it let go. I am sure most of you know how that felt Anyway, I disassembled the window frame, took the glass out and then pounded the frame back into shape with a rubber mallet, using the granite kitchen counter and newspapers for a cushion. Put it all back together and it is functional. Big diagonal crack from the sun visor mount to the lower left corner.

Thanks all for the suggestions on sources. Fred, I was eyeballing the Lone Star cars at the show and they seem to use a slightly taller windshield. I'm not positive. So I will probably start with Cobra Restorers .. he has done some ERA cars, so he might have an idea if I am really generic.

I know a bunch of Cobras are using Lexan, but I will hold off as I am concerned about our recently more strict annual inspections in TX.

Sam
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