andrew7 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 test, trying to add. There up. The vinyl windows are clamped in place, not velcroed in yet. Thanks to the Red Baron for the plexy rear window idea, it works great. I have to get bows for the roof to keep it from bouncing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 bow and window pics http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1063451823_7pics 004.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/648918768_7pics 008.jpg test ride http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1745791097_7pics 010.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaLoco Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Thanks for the Pics Andrew! Very creative and a great "locost" approach to keeping the driver dry. When it starts to rain, how long would it take you to "batton down the hatches" and jump inside? Cheers! BusaLoco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 The last pic it was raining. I'll say less than 2 min. I've since made minor changes to the windows that help with getting in and out. They roll up and store behind next to the roll bar. I like the half doors the most as the stop alot of wind blast. I've started using them every time I go out. The top and windows were insurance for the 777 rally. I didn't want to drive the whole way down and be miserable and wet the whole time. What is nice about this design is, it is carried with me all the time. I believe Caterham's tops with their frames are bulkier and can't be put up in a sudden rain. I got the car on the trailer to check it out and figure the best way to tie it down. I forget how small the car is. It looks like it could fit in the back of my dad's truck. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/199667700_7pics 013.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locostv8 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 BACK IN THE DAY A lot of 7s and SRs were transported to the track either in the bed or ramps on top of the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Andrew That looks very good, I really like the idea that it can be stored when not in use. How did you attach the the clear sheets to the front of the windshield along the sides at the leading edge? Thanx Dave W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Dave, the clear vinyl is held on with 1" wide velco glued in place. Don't buy the 3M self-adhesive velco, I was told it doesn't hold well. Only 3 sides are velcroed. I left extra lenght on the front to velcro against the inside windshield frame but it doesn't seem to be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the quick reply You a lot of great ideas there. I think I'll have to try something like that this fall. Thanx Dave W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I like it! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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