SPF Rollover

[elmariachi]

I had a chance to run up and see this wrecked SPF today, meet Mitch and see the Vintage Upgrades shop. I haven't found Houston to have many rod shops, much less places where you might see a few Cobras with the hoods up, so this was a treat. Mitch let me pilfer the parts bin and we looked at the wrecked car. His earlier reference to the "crumple zones" was spot on. This car absorbed the impact energy in two specific area of the frame, equally on both sides. I don't know if SPF intended it that way, but that's how this one behaved. Based on the wreckage, the car survived one hell of an event in extraordinary shape. And frankly, I think the double rollbars made a tremendous difference in the minimal damage overall.

The Vintage shop is very well equipped and these guys really seem know their stuff. If you are in or around Houston, I would highly recommend you getting out to meet Mitch and see the shop.

[emberglo66]

Been using the guys at Vintage for years, even before they were Vintage. They maintain both of my cars and even designed the roll bar in my SPF. I have to agree, fun to visit and see what they are working on, they always seem to have some interesting projects on the racks.

I also stopped by to see the wrecked cobra, hard to believe that he walked away from a hit and roll. Trust me the pics look like a fender bender compared to seeing the full car ... or what was left of it, in person.