289 cut back doors

[Bailey]

Hey guys, I've been around the snakes for a while, and have owned one or another since '98. I'm thinking of doing a 289 street car. What is the story on the doors of the 289 cars. I see that some are cut back, and some are the same as the 427 style.
Thanks,
Richard Bailey

[1985 CCX]

Only the competition FIA's cars used a cut back door........

All 289 slabside comp and street Cobras used the same door as the 427.

CSX2568:No cut back door


Allen Grant: No Cut Back


CSX2345 FIA: Cut Back

[belgiumbarry]

sorry guys, i'm noob.... but what is the difference ? should i must see it in the pics ?

[Ozgur_Tan]

hi barry
just take a detailed look to rear line of the doors

427 and 289 cars has got convex shape
289fia/usrrc cars has got concave shape
at this area

regards
ozgur@istanbul

Originally Posted by belgiumbarry

sorry guys, i'm noob.... but what is the difference ? should i must see it in the pics ?

[strictlypersonl]

Look at come of the examples here.

[belgiumbarry]

got it ! thanks guys

[Bailey]

Thanks for the info, I am considering doing a FFR 289 rebody project, and doing some research.
Cheers,
Richard

[*13*]

Just another cool nuance that sets the FIA cars apart.