any ideas for adding windows to my new cobra?

[Lana]

My new car has no windows. What are my options for winter for the hard top?

[ccoe]

I too, have a hard top and no side curtains, so I've made templates of foamcore [better than cardboard] traced to the exact fit, and notched close around the wind wing hardware.
From these templates, I will subtract 80% of the thickness of a foam filled rubber bulb moulding that has a pinch channel attached. Cut the windows from 1/4 " lexan, sand the edges nicely, attach the pinch moulding to it and work out a simple latch @ the opening edge of the door. If done properly, the windwing hardware will hold the leading edge of the window. and the moulding will not scratch the paint, yet give a snug seal. I am, however expecting to have to enter the car, then insert the window, which is less than convenient, but will do in a pinch when really needed. Good luck!

[Rich]

Lana,

http://www.cobraspares.com/windscreen.htm

Scroll down to "COBRA SIDESCREEN FRAMES".

Rich

[Lana]

thank you. still tryin to find all the helpful sites, getting my car Monday. going to drive it without windows even if it is Feb in Midwest. Lana

[Clois Harlan]

Lana,

Talk to Bryan about these window frames because I don't think they will fit. When Bryan and Barry were designing the hard top (I have the first one made) they were trying some window frame hardware and it didn't work. Main problem was the contour of the door to front window frame. As I recall the base of the frame would not follow the center line of the top of the door.

I have been experimenting with Gull Wing type windows but have not found a configuration I can live with yet.

Good luck and keep us informed with your windows.


Clois Harlan-Tulsa