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04-27-2009, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: No city...only 118 residents in Manter,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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Sources for soft/rag top????
Well, I've looked the forum over and cannot find a board for interior issues, so hopefully this will suffice. If I have misplaced this post, I'm hoping some moderator will notice that and place it in it's correct location.
I just finished a deal for a used 427 Cobra replica and would like to purchase a soft top for it. I can't seem to find anything but supplies (ferrules, snaps, etc.) by searching the web.....would anyone out there have any sources they can share where a guy might be able to buy a soft top (or, alternatively, where a guy with some good woodworking skills might be able to find plans for a bent-wood bow frame)?
If it helps, I've even searched websites related to the British sports cars, but none of the ones I found have anything for the AC, only things like Morgans and MG's, etc.
Thanks in advance for whatever help you can provide!
Dugly 
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Last edited by YerDugliness; 04-27-2009 at 06:54 PM..
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04-27-2009, 05:03 PM
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Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
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Try Cobra restorers 770-427-0020 Or their website.
http://www.cobrarestorers.com/
John O
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04-27-2009, 06:25 PM
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Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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04-27-2009, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2 AC Aces, 1 w/289, 1 w/TBD
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I have no personal knowledge on how these fit (or will fit your car) but it is a start.
http://www.robbinsautotopco.com/20cobra.html
Otherwise, if you know who made your body, you should be able to contact them.
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04-28-2009, 02:44 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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Otherwise, if you know who made your body, you should be able to contact them.
Jay
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The body was made by Cobra Auto Works, a defunct manufacturer based in Oklahoma City. They haven't been around for a long time.....I've done a lot of research online and spoken to a few trim shops here in Houston, TX, and nobody wants to mess with it unless I bring them a frame and top and all they want to do is install it.
Most of the internet companies make it clear that their tops fit only original Shelby Cobras and that if you buy it and it doesn't fit your replica, you still own it.
I've also had the chance to talk to a replica owner who has a top and he described the frame assembly, I know I can do what he has out of wood. The ferrules and snaps seem quite readily available on the internet, not so sure about the calmps for where the top mounts to the windshield.
Anyone else have any advice? Once I get the car I can do some measurements, body width at the door openings, etc.....then I'll know what I have to work with.
Onward through the fog....... 
Dugly
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04-28-2009, 03:34 PM
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Dugly, come to the HCC meet on May 9th. Most of the guys with SPF's carry their tops with them so that you can see how they work.
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04-28-2009, 03:43 PM
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i have a spare superformance top call me if you want it 510 289 9026 oakland ca
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04-28-2009, 04:28 PM
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Dugly, come to the HCC meet on May 9th. Most of the guys with SPF's carry their tops with them so that you can see how they work.
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Sounds like a great idea to me....I'm suppose to pick up the car May 4th  .
I have also spoken to a HCC member who has a Contemporary Cobra with a ragtop...might meet up with him that night, too.
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i have a spare superformance top call me if you want it 510 289 9026 oakland ca
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Matt, you have a PM.
Dugly
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04-28-2009, 04:32 PM
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Much appreciated, Mick .
Dr. Phil says it best--the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior  .
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04-28-2009, 04:41 PM
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If you can't find one from another replica that fits properly, you should be able to get a local auto upholstery shop to make one for you.
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04-28-2009, 06:10 PM
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No worries.
I can probably help you out with the bows.
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04-28-2009, 07:11 PM
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04-28-2009, 07:16 PM
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what is a pm
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04-28-2009, 08:15 PM
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It's a private message. Click on them at the top right of any screen.
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04-29-2009, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: No city...only 118 residents in Manter,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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No worries.
I can probably help you out with the bows.
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I'll certainly keep that in mind, Mick! I want to see what kind of framework the SPF cars use, to see if I can duplicate it in wood, before I ask someone to custom make me a piece. I surfed into your website and didn't see that ragtop bows are a part of your stock production, so I'm certain it would have to be a custom job.
Good to know there's someone who can make my framework if I need that, though, thanks for offering!
Dugly
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04-29-2009, 09:24 PM
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I have quite a few more parts that are in the works and/or haven't made the site yet. Not enough hours in the day ya know.
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05-16-2011, 11:52 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft 427 FE 4spd
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I own a COBRA AUTO WORKS with a top and tonneau
I have a Cobra Auto Works Cobra. It has a top and frame. It needs replacement but its still good for a pattern. How can I help you? You will love the car, Its built like a TANK. Leon
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