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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Re: 289 seats

« on: September 10, 2023, 19:10:36 »

Hi Keith,
I've attempted to send a message  with my email. Hope you get it!
Regards,
Stu

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Re: 289 seats

« on: August 27, 2023, 18:02:41 »

Thank you for that, I'd already seen it and have copies of the pix for the seats he made. I don't want to spend thousands (yet) for the drawings.
I did manage to get to see the Anglia Car Auctions David Brown ACs and photo and measure their seats. The construction is very simple from 3/4" steel tube and ally sheet with a few pop rivets thrown in.
Did the early 260/289 had the same seats as the Ace. Can anyone confirm/deny?
The seat back will be altered to a curve rather than squared off.
I will attempt to construct a seat frame and bucket in the next few weeks. I'll wait until I have been to NEC Classic show in case I can glean some more info and maybe identify a seat trimmer.

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / 289 seats

« on: July 31, 2023, 23:25:27 »

Does anyone have dimensions of drawings to share for 289 seats? Preferably the earlier aluminium bucket type.
I'm trying to make my own from photos but need a bit more detail.
Frame tube diameter
Overall width
Overall height
Base angle
Rear angle
Radius of seat back
...And anything more would be welcome!

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General Discussion / Re: AC Cobra 289 Glovebox

« on: February 20, 2023, 13:57:51 »

Thanks Luke,
I know it's only a minor detail but it was bugging me.
I'll do a practice run now see how it goes.
Cheers,
Stu

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General Discussion / AC Cobra 289 Glovebox

« on: February 16, 2023, 20:02:28 »

I have a question on the glove box lid/door.
How is the piping formed around the edge? It look like a single layer of leather.
Is the piping separate or sewn into the facing?
Does the board on the inside sit flush or is there a further filling to prevent it pressing in?
Hopefully some ideas have attached as an image.
Cheers,
Stu