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Recent posts
#1
Pilgrim / Re: Windscreen Replacement
Last post by Don350 - Jul 24, 2026, 05:32 PMAs an update for anyone else who has a cracked windscreen.
AK & GD both stated that they get their windscreens from Brasscraft, so that's what the insurer did, got it from Brasscraft. It was sent to a local (to me and on the same industrial estate as Pilgrim) installer. They did the job with no issues at all. I now have the Brasscraft Sundym windscreen. Not that you'd notice the very slight tint. All sotred.
AK & GD both stated that they get their windscreens from Brasscraft, so that's what the insurer did, got it from Brasscraft. It was sent to a local (to me and on the same industrial estate as Pilgrim) installer. They did the job with no issues at all. I now have the Brasscraft Sundym windscreen. Not that you'd notice the very slight tint. All sotred.
#2
General Cobra Discussion / Give this chap a follow and ma...
Last post by aaronjb - Jul 11, 2026, 05:14 PMI found him on Instagram - he's building a Dax with his father who has just recently been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia; as my mother has just been diagnosed with mixed dementia and my dad (who we lost to the big C) spent time with me working on the Cobra, this felt quite close to home.
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#3
Pilgrim / Re: Windscreen Replacement
Last post by Don350 - Jul 10, 2026, 02:01 PMHi Kevin,
It is being done under insurance, (just the glass) but it's still a challenge for them. It needs to go into the original frame so that the hood will still fit.
They have spoken to Brasscraft who do a have a screen. I'm putting the insurer onto other Cobra manufacturers like GD & AK, along with Athony at Crendon. The insurers agent who's dealing with this is being very helpful though. Thanks for the reply.
It is being done under insurance, (just the glass) but it's still a challenge for them. It needs to go into the original frame so that the hood will still fit.
They have spoken to Brasscraft who do a have a screen. I'm putting the insurer onto other Cobra manufacturers like GD & AK, along with Athony at Crendon. The insurers agent who's dealing with this is being very helpful though. Thanks for the reply.
#4
General Cobra Discussion / Re: Oil pressure sender
Last post by methoni - Jul 10, 2026, 09:23 AMThanks Chris I will give that a try, I did a simple pressure test on the sender with a pump and test probe and it did light the probe so it may well be the gauge or connecting wires which are at fault.
#5
Pilgrim / Re: Windscreen Replacement
Last post by KevinW - Jul 10, 2026, 08:58 AMHi Don,
If it's glass, you should be able to get it replaced if you have windscreen insurance - just say its an AC, should fit. I think the main difference between a Pilgrim screen and the Brasscraft item is that the Pilgrim screens were glued in - I may be wrong. Obviously the chrome is a bit different.
If it's the glass + the chrome surround, speak to Anthony at Crendon Cars/Absolute Horsepower. I am sure it will be a useful conversation.
HTH
#6
Pilgrim / Windscreen Replacement
Last post by Don350 - Jul 09, 2026, 09:23 AMHi,
As anyone recently replaced their Pilgrim Sumo Windscreen?
Pilgrim no longer stock them.
Brasscraft are offering a "Sundym" screen which looks like it has a green tint..not sure about that.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
As anyone recently replaced their Pilgrim Sumo Windscreen?
Pilgrim no longer stock them.
Brasscraft are offering a "Sundym" screen which looks like it has a green tint..not sure about that.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
#7
General Cobra Discussion / Re: Oil pressure sender
Last post by Chris - Jul 07, 2026, 01:55 PMThe basic test you can perform is to pull off the connector and ground it to earth that being for -ive or + ive
systems .
This would be the same for temperature and fuel gauges , what should happen is that you will get full swing
on any gauge that you are checking, this proves everything but the sender units, ignition needs to be in the on
position.
Hope this gives you a heads up on things .
systems .
This would be the same for temperature and fuel gauges , what should happen is that you will get full swing
on any gauge that you are checking, this proves everything but the sender units, ignition needs to be in the on
position.
Hope this gives you a heads up on things .
#8
Maintenance and Servicing / Re: Old verses New
Last post by KevinW - Jul 07, 2026, 10:14 AMQuote from: StellaHong on Jul 05, 2026, 07:39 AMI'd also have a look at the simple things first before assuming it's a major issue. On these cars, a loose connection, poor earth, or something that hasn't been tightened properly after previous work can cause all sorts of odd symptoms. Worth checking the basics before replacing parts - it can save a lot of time and money.
Bot.
#9
General Cobra Discussion / Re: Oil pressure sender
Last post by KevinW - Jul 07, 2026, 10:12 AMThere are some vids on youtube on this exact subject.
HTH
#10
Dax / Re: Dax Getrag/Chevy 350 combo
Last post by Beachy - Jul 05, 2026, 02:21 PMWhen the gearbox went in the pilot bearing was replaced as well as the clutch release bearing.
Also the master cylinder has been replaced recently and the fluid is next to new.
The ratchets feeling feels mechanical. I'm going to look at disassembling the clutch pedal mechanism to see if anything within the pivot has picked up.
I'm also going to fit a remote servo with a vacuum reservoir which will help with things.
Going to explore all possibilities without removing the gearbox again as that is a real pain in the arse!
Also the master cylinder has been replaced recently and the fluid is next to new.
The ratchets feeling feels mechanical. I'm going to look at disassembling the clutch pedal mechanism to see if anything within the pivot has picked up.
I'm also going to fit a remote servo with a vacuum reservoir which will help with things.
Going to explore all possibilities without removing the gearbox again as that is a real pain in the arse!