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09-03-2019, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #812 427/482 FE
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New Cobra Top
I added a new hard top to my car. This nifty top does not require any permanent modifications, and can be installed or removed in just a few minutes. It is in two pieces and can be stowed in the trunk.
Although the top comes with two suction cups which hold the rear mount, I decided to fab some supports that attach to the convertible top mounts.
It provides relief for the Texas sun, and would be good for cold weather drives. There is very little wind felt in the cockpit when the roof is on the car.
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09-04-2019, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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Close-ups of inside, front- and rear mounting points, please? Ordering info?
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09-04-2019, 06:30 AM
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The top attaches to the windshield frame with supplied hardware, and is supported in the rear by RAM hardware, including suction cups on the rear deck. The link to the website for the top is
LEMANS TT T-TOP - Home
The website has photos and videos showing installation and removal.
Instead of using the suction cups (they hold well) I opted to fabricate new rear mounts out of 1/2 aluminum tubing that attach to the mounting points for the convertible top.
Here are closeups of the mount I fabricated:
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09-04-2019, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Britain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
Posts: 3,011
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Nice. That's called Throwing Some Shade - in a good way.
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09-04-2019, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arroyo grande, ca,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 427
Posts: 1,774
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Very cool idea Chris!!!!!!!!
Cheers
Greg
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09-04-2019, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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Looks nice. Good job on the fab.
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"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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09-06-2019, 01:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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I like it... a LOT! Bit expensive though...
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09-06-2019, 07:43 AM
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Very nice and the matching paint puts it over the top!
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09-06-2019, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #812 427/482 FE
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Thanks for all the nice comments!
lomdel - its only money. The government prints more every day. 
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Chris
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09-06-2019, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Lodi,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . BIG CAM.
Posts: 785
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Sorry I do not like it . not for me looks like crap, take it off you have a very nice car take that thing off. looks way better with it off.
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09-07-2019, 03:52 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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So, Hauss, guess you won't be buying one?
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Karlos
"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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09-07-2019, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Atascadero,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-tech body/frame, 427engined FF5/302engined FF5 Bennett 289 & 427 rolling chassis
Posts: 539
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Very, very nics!!!!!!
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09-07-2019, 10:18 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . BIG CAM.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout
So, Hauss, guess you won't be buying one?
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sorry that was a bit blunt maybe I should have been more nice I was just trying to get my point across. I really do think the car is nice just not the top  |
09-09-2019, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Alexander,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 427 Stroked Windsor TKO 600 w/3.50 posi 9"
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Have to disagree with hauss, I think that it looks awesome! I could have used something like that so many times in this 100 deg heat with the sun beating down on me.
I wonder if he would sell the fiberglass pieces separate for a reasonable price?
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09-09-2019, 08:09 AM
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Location: Dallas,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hauss
sorry that was a bit blunt maybe I should have been more nice I was just trying to get my point across. I really do think the car is nice just not the top |
No worries! I appreciate your honesty.
The top is not for everyone, I get that. 
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09-17-2019, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Cape Coral,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 3018 - Lykins 289 H.O. SBF
Posts: 244
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It looks better than the "original" hardtop IMO.
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09-21-2019, 08:12 AM
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The only issue with the top that I have seen is that there is some rubbing between the corners of the windshield frame and the top. There was no damage to the frame, but the paint was rubbed off the top where it contacts the windshield.
I bought some thin (1/16 inch thick) self adhesive neoprene rubber strip from Amazon and lined the area that contacts with windshield frame. Although I did not see any damage, I also added a strip on the surface of one half where the two go together.
My wife also sewed some simple covers for the two top halves out of some fabric we got at the local store. The fabric is micro fiber on one side and felt on the other. This will keep the top halves from getting scratched when they are stowed in the trunk.
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04-07-2021, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Bremerton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters
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Funny, when the Bimini top was mentioned, I revisited an idea like that that I was toying with in a soft top form. I was going to mount to the roll bars. Rockbit, very nice ride you got there. looks way better painted to match. Not sure I like it, or not. That gap between the panels probably be better with a thin seal for rubbing and keep water out.
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04-08-2021, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Dubuque,
IA
Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley-408
Posts: 51
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Question. As my car is not in my shop yet .I am wondering if all brands have that channel on top of the windshield to accept the slide in bolts?
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04-08-2021, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Scottsdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FF Mark I, sprint car 347
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The price is not that bad. Free is perfect and less than 1,000. Great solution to the wind and to much sun problem for me. I think i will try it and mount to my duel roll bars.
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