Hardtop for my Cobra

AJScala · #1 (**permalink**) 11-14-2003, 02:10 PM

I am looking for a hardtop for my
FFR Cobra.

Also would like to know the pros and cons of a hardtop.

Do my roll bars need to be lowered from the factory height?

If I decide to go this route I will have a never used convertible top and tonneau cover still in the box for trade or sell.

I also have one FFR black leather seat in new condition.

I attended the Las Vegas weekend and really got some great ideas on finishing my interior. Thanks to all !

John Place · #2 (**permalink**) 11-17-2003, 08:24 PM

AJ;

I have a "Hooded Cobra".
That means I have a hardtop and find it great.
Cobra ia a Superformance and got hardtop from them.
It removes and installs easily in a few minutes.
My wife is now prepared to go anytime even in cold weather, as the side windows keep the car quieter and warm.

John Place

Dave_P · #3 (**permalink**) 11-17-2003, 08:28 PM

Hi John,

Do you have any PICs..

Thanks
Dave..

clb · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 02:36 AM

yep - pics would be great - interested to see how they manage to do the side windows. Only hard tops i have seen have been minus the windows.

Johnnyquest · #5 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 12:28 PM

AJ, check out the FFR forum. There are several manuf. that make a nice looking hardtop for your Cobra.

JQ

Nantucket427 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 02:08 PM

I got mine from my Superformance Dealer for about 2500.00 painted it to match the car stripe and all, Looks great and a must if you can't stay out of the car in the Winter.

Johnnyquest · #7 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 02:40 PM

Here is the link to APE one of the hardtops at the FFR forum

http://apeproducts.netfirms.com/hardtop.htm

Cost is $1000 plus shipping

John Place · #8 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 04:45 PM

Here are some pics.

John

perfstan · #9 (**permalink**) 12-29-2004, 04:12 AM

check the gallery for PSF, he ultimate hardtop

bigmike · #10 (**permalink**) 12-29-2004, 08:44 AM

Funny how the cold weather renews the hardtop discussion!!
About a month ago I posted a query concerning gull-wing type hard tops, and got very little interest.......
After a lot of study, I found the following:

A. Midstates makes a very good fiberglass hardtop that fits most cobra replicas. Priced about $1500, plus side curtains. Downside: Portly and or tall folks have a tough time geting in or out.

B. The neatest and most trick hard top is the one Perfstan made in the UK. All aluminum, excellent workmanship. Large gull-wing doors make entry and egress easier, large windows and built-in side curtians seal well, and give a good view out. Downside: Pricey, custom made to fit your car, requiring your car to go to England for fitting (not a problem if you are already in England). The trunk (boot) needs to be modified to a 2-piece and/or special configuration.
Still, looks great, and appears to be very desireable.

C. I can't afford an aluminum one, but would be very interested if someone could make a "universal" fiberglass top similar to the excellent aluminum one perfstan makes.

I'll keep looking.........

BigMike