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08-27-2013, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grubby
Thanks guys.
It sounds like the bracket has some function.
I'll call Bob later this week and order one.
John
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Ehhh, just get an angle bracket at Home Depot and slap it on there. No one'll know the difference.  |
08-28-2013, 05:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Near Chichester, Sussex by the sea......,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Crendon 427 S/C 428 FE+toploader
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maybe a dumb answer, but why not snip out some 1-2mm steel plate, drill and tap 2 holes to match those on the shiny centre bracket and mount that underneath the scuttle with some glue (so it doesnt fall out). Wont pull the bracket out, wont strain the GRP holes or the threads, and bracket still demountable.
anyone got holes for this that arent exactly on the centreline of the car? mine (not an ERA) are slightly out  |
08-28-2013, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Ehhh, just get an angle bracket at Home Depot and slap it on there. No one'll know the difference. |
Because it won't have a 47 degree angle...
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08-28-2013, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Lodi,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #773, 482 stroker, cross ram stack injection
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Use aluminum rivet nuts available from McMaster Carr.
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08-28-2013, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Because it won't have a 47 degree angle...
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Just stick it in the bench vise and whack it with the hand sledge. BTW, you generally love one my postings like this one Why do these "models" cost so much? -- I'm surprised it didn't get you out of your Barcalounger and get those fingers typing away on the keyboard.  You must have just overlooked it.... |
08-28-2013, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 with 331 KC
Posts: 2,187
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Originally Posted by D-CEL
Yes! a long one....lol
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Nice windshield - did you make it? |
08-28-2013, 09:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Just stick it in the bench vise and whack it with the hand sledge.
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Why when he can get the exact (I won't say 'correct' for the SAAC Police may pounce  ) part from Bob?
A horse's ass would be insulted if I called it 'Patrick'... 
And yes--I overlook a LOT of your drivel...
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09-24-2013, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
Posts: 1,125
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Bob,
Thanks for the nice surprise in the mail.
John G.
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06-25-2014, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
Posts: 922
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Originally Posted by carmine
The rod in the middle of the windscreen is there to prevent the top from pulling on the windshield upper frame thus separating it from the glass
this happens at above 60 mph when the outside air pressure is higher than the inside cabin pressure or when side curtains are left off and air rushes in and creates exsesive kite like pressure on the top.
If this is allowed to happen without the center support rod in place the upper windshield frame pulls up off glass and creates a bowed pressure stress on the glass and eventually will crack the glass.
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I purchased this bar from Finishline and can't figure out how to install it. It came with no instructions at all. I called them and sent an email but they were no help at all except to tell me to go to the forums. I bought this for looks only, I just really like the look, I don't even have a top...LOL
My car already has the brace at the bottom of the windshield and I assume it gets used in conjunction with the brace already there. The bracket that came with the rod is at a 90 deg angle. If i was to put this on top of the present brace at the bottom of the windshield, I think it would be almost impossible to put the screws back in.
Does anybody know how to properly install this support rod. Thanks in advance for any help I can get
Dave
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06-25-2014, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
John - is this bracket (and tensioner) you're thinking of? This is CSX2259, but I've seen the same thing on pictures of ERA cars as well....
It's definitely not just for looks; it's a contributor
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I purchased this windshield support rod from Finishline and can't figure out how to install it. It came with no instructions at all. I called them and sent an email but they were no help at all except to tell me to go to the forums. I bought this for looks only, I just really like the look, I don't even have a top...LOL
My car already has the brace at the bottom of the windshield and I assume it gets used in conjunction with the brace already there. The bracket that came with the rod is at a 90 deg angle. If i was to put this on top of the present brace at the bottom of the windshield, I think it would be almost impossible to put the screws back in. the rod is also at least 1' to long. Figure it will have to be cut. No big deal with that, except how do you tighten the two supplied rod nuts, assuming I can get the bracket attached to the windshield frame
Does anybody know how to properly install this support rod. Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
Dave
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08-03-2014, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Columbus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 714
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Crap...Just looked at mine and they are not bolted down.. Looks like another fall project.
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08-23-2014, 01:37 PM
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Does anyone have contact info for Bob so I can get one of his brackets??
Thanks
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08-23-2014, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
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860-224-0253
E-Mail: eracars<at>sbcglobal.net
Any of the guys that answer the phone can help you.
John |
08-23-2014, 05:01 PM
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thank you for the number, I will give them a call monday
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08-24-2014, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waco,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics / Roush 427 SR
Posts: 280
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I guess I have been lucky but I have never had any problems with my windshield flexing. After breaking three glass windshields due to rocks/road debris I replaced the original glass with 3/8" MR 10 Lexan and have not had any breakage or a need for bracing.
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Lone Star Classics
Roush Edition #01
Roush 427 SR #444
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08-24-2014, 09:41 AM
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Anyone know what replacement windshield to use for a Classic Motor Carriages car?
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08-24-2014, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
Posts: 4,527
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooky-01
Anyone know what replacement windshield to use for a Classic Motor Carriages car?
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Is that the same as "Classic Roadsters"? Just asking as they have a forum here also. |
08-24-2014, 04:38 PM
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Thanks for your response but I don't believe they are the same, I was told classic motor carriages went out of business some time ago
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