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03-30-2011, 03:25 PM
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Chrome strip...
This may be an obvious question, posed by a newbe, but I did notice from some of the pics of shelbyfest that a number of builders have chosen to "trim" the sill area between the front and rear wheels with a chrome strip..
Live side pipes are awesome but personally I have the opinion that if side pipes are not live then they can look a little naff, so this option appeals to me.
If you have made this mod then I would be very interested in where you sourced the materials and how you went about it. My cobra is going in for a full resto (stroker, under body, paint, engine bay, front suspension etc) so any info would be most appreciated.
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03-30-2011, 04:46 PM
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Hi Toecutter,
I suspect that the "chrome strip" you are referring to, is actually part of the Harisson Cobra kit.
Can anyone please verify this?
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03-30-2011, 05:02 PM
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No not part of the kit. I have a Harrison and all I did was measure what I needed and had a sheetmetal shop bend it for me from stainless steel.
Cheers Bob
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03-30-2011, 05:42 PM
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Picture
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03-30-2011, 06:24 PM
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Hey there Toe Cutter, I am not sure which cars your reffering to but, I would agree with most posts here.
They would be Harrison cars, the reason for the trim is that without it, there is an exposed edge where the body and chassis rail meet.
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03-30-2011, 07:16 PM
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without it, there is an exposed edge where the body and chassis rail meet.
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That's why I have the issue. Custom s/s strip sounds like the go. Thanks
This was the car I was referring to:
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03-30-2011, 07:22 PM
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I dont know the car, but it does look like a Harrison.
Here is one without the trim strip.
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03-30-2011, 07:39 PM
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And one with...
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03-30-2011, 07:40 PM
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On my Harrison I used ally strip, bent under and at each end and painted with Hammerite as a protection from stone chips. I was going for a 'low key' look at the time. Like you, I could not see the point in fitting dummy pipes, although they do give stone chip protection. I used the 3M film along the sills, above the ally strip to give further protection.
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03-30-2011, 08:16 PM
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I haven't worked out how to finish off that area on my car but I will be trying to blend it in with the body work or hide it with pipes. In my opinion it detracts from the otherwise well proportioned Harrison and I won't be highlighting it with stainless capping or rivets if I can help it. Just my personal opinion of course!
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03-30-2011, 08:57 PM
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I am with you Sambo, it is a pity it is there.
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03-30-2011, 10:56 PM
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Two schools of thought with the treatment of that glass flange.
One is to dress it with a metal strip running all the way from the front guard to the rear guard as noted in past posts.
The other is to remove the flange all together and expose the chassis side rail.
I prefer the removal as the exposed side rail is only about 1200mm long and starts at a line level with a vertical line down from the rear of the side vents. Leastwise on an RMC.
Assuming the chassis is flat black the eye is not drawn to the rail. The body does not look as deep and to my eye, gives a slightly better proportion.
EDIT: the exposed side rail on an RMC is only about 25mm below the body.
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03-30-2011, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel1
Two schools of thought with the treatment of that glass flange.
One is to dress it with a metal strip running all the way from the front guard to the rear guard as noted in past posts.
The other is to remove the flange all together and expose the chassis side rail.
I prefer the removal as the exposed side rail is only about 1200mm long and starts at a line level with a vertical line down from the rear of the side vents. Leastwise on an RMC.
Assuming the chassis is flat black the eye is not drawn to the rail. The body does not look as deep and to my eye, gives a slightly better proportion.
EDIT: the exposed side rail on an RMC is only about 25mm below the body.
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As technically brilliant as that all sounds, I thought the opening poster wanted to incorporate it in his DRB re-build. Any thoughts on that?
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Has anyone ever extended the sides lower so it covers the chassis rail? I think it is a feature on drbs too isn't it? Rest of the body on a Harrison looks good though.
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03-30-2011, 11:23 PM
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As technically brilliant as that all sounds, I thought the opening poster wanted to incorporate it in his DRB re-build.
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Oooops, missed that. Guess it is a feature of drb too then!
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03-30-2011, 11:35 PM
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Quote:
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As technically brilliant as that all sounds, I thought the opening poster wanted to incorporate it in his DRB re-build. Any thoughts on that?
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Yep, exactly the same comment. 
See a DRB here: http://www.carsales.com.au/Tig/UI/Pa...3&tabID=304744
Has the same flange but the exposed side rail is a little further inward so easier to hide. 
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03-30-2011, 11:49 PM
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Has anyone ever extended the sides lower so it covers the chassis rail? I think it is a feature on drbs too isn't it? Rest of the body on a Harrison looks good though.
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Yep, Only one I know of is Rob. Smith.
He might pipe in but here is a link to his gallery:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...9/ppuser/24915
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03-31-2011, 12:16 AM
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i have with and without pipes in my gallery on a DRB, i did do the alum strip but didnt like it, painted balck and put the pipes on.
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03-31-2011, 04:27 AM
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I have a RMC body and was told straight out " Don't cut the bottom lip off " It will reveal the chassis. So I cut the body about 4" above the lip and lowered that the distance of the lip. (see my pics ) The body looks standard and there is no "model car" lip.
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03-31-2011, 07:42 AM
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