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New design soft top
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| AC Ventura |
02-04-2016 02:39 PM |
New design soft top
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As we all know, soft tops and roll bars don't make for aesthetic heaven.
So we tried litterally to work around the problem. Here's the result. The sidescreens are O.E. And the new rear screen is acrylic. All are easily removed and store in the boot (I'm from the UK) and the car is a 1993, alloy bodied Autokraft MK IV.
With the rear screen out its good for about 100mph (but very draughty) and with the hood/sreens up, about 85.
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| DanEC |
02-04-2016 03:50 PM |
Not sure I understand the rear screen - any more pictures. Nice looking car.
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| RRRuiz |
02-04-2016 08:08 PM |
Wow, nice designand sharp looking car.
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| AC Ventura |
02-05-2016 05:06 AM |
How the removable rear screen works
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Here's some pix of how it works. I've no interest in marketing these, but happy for others to replicate the idea on non commercial basis. The rear screen just clips in top and bottom. Plastic must be acrylic or it will yellow in the sun. 4mm thick, you can bend the curves over an oil drum with a hair dryer. Just make sure it fits in the boot. Rear vision is wide screen and super clear too. Good sun protection in summer with screens out. Works well.
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| bwcobra15 |
02-05-2016 10:24 AM |
Brilliant!
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| joey4420 |
02-05-2016 11:13 AM |
That is very impressive. Will if fit in the trunk if need be?
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| AC Ventura |
02-05-2016 01:07 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by joey4420
(Post 1379917)
That is very impressive. Will if fit in the trunk if need be?
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Yes that was the design brief. And it takes up no room at all really. |
| 1985 CCX |
02-05-2016 02:09 PM |
Your get an "A" in that class...... :p
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| DanEC |
02-05-2016 03:27 PM |
Ahh - I see now. Very creative. You get an A for ingenuity. :)
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| havasu26 |
04-24-2016 05:19 PM |
The top is awesome. I'd like to have it replicated to fit my West Coast cobra. Can you please post a few more detailed pics? Specifically would like to see how and where the frame is mounted to the car. Thanks!
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| Donunder |
04-26-2016 06:35 AM |
A very ingenious solution to an awkward problem. Well done!
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| lal Naja |
05-02-2016 10:02 PM |
This is Spectacular. Your innovation is impressive and I believe will be well received by all enthusiasts. You are an honorable Gentleman for sharing your concept with us.
Thank you.
Arthur
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