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Title: got a roof!
Post by: benchmark51 on 27, June, 2015, 05:30:39 PM
Ratbag got a roof! Got more to do yet, but is usable and stays on at 69+ mph. Doesn't flap about at all and I hear more of the car and less windrush. I'm after a interior mirror if anyone has one spare also need to 'fab up some wipers too. Waiting for some rain now. ??? ;D


(http://s16.postimg.org/leqcd7mzl/RBR1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/leqcd7mzl/)

(http://s16.postimg.org/xun26ygbl/RBR2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xun26ygbl/)

(http://s16.postimg.org/iczk399up/RBR3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/iczk399up/)
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 27, June, 2015, 05:44:06 PM
Looks smart.

8)
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Moleman on 27, June, 2015, 08:08:25 PM
Nice job mate.  8)
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Lucky Ed on 27, June, 2015, 08:22:21 PM
Great looking job. It'll be handy as a shade in next weeks heatwave ;D
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: benchmark51 on 27, June, 2015, 11:45:55 PM
Did  that today and it was a good sunshade too. Still need to test it in the rain though. Now for side screens.
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Iancider on 28, June, 2015, 11:26:38 PM
Proper Job!

Ian
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Gary RH7 on 29, June, 2015, 08:43:01 AM
I like it. The dogs b%$&@"s (pic 3)

Was it off the peg or did you make it yourself?

Gary
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: benchmark51 on 29, June, 2015, 09:58:28 AM
Quote from: Gary RH7 on 29, June, 2015, 08:43:01 AM
I like it. The dogs b%$&@"s (pic 3)

Was it off the peg or did you make it yourself?

Gary
I bought it through ebay, from Oxted trimmers. Saw it on the Caterhams at Stoneliegh and liked it. Had to adjust the car to fit though :-X.
The one I got was for the Caterham SV as it is a bit wider. I made it fit higher to aid getting in and out without undoing it.

Like pic 3? How about this one
(http://s4.postimg.org/eskge7395/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/eskge7395/)
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Gary RH7 on 29, June, 2015, 10:41:21 AM
LOL nice one.

Thanks for the info on the roof
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Badger on 08, July, 2015, 06:24:43 PM
Looks tidy mate :)
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: Facial Hair Optional on 08, July, 2015, 07:04:34 PM
Quote from: benchmark51 on 27, June, 2015, 11:45:55 PM
Still need to test it in the rain though. Waiting for some rain now.

Well you well and truly got your wish!!!  :o
Title: Re: got a roof!
Post by: benchmark51 on 08, July, 2015, 10:59:08 PM
Sure did! Roof worked great but only on the vertical stuff. The gap between the screen frame and scuttle worked like a powerhose straight in the mush. Water off the front tyres found my right armpit and then trickled down my back. My new wiper blades were useless but I had as much water on the inside of the screen and my glasses hence a couple of stops and 2 laps of a roundabout - just couldn't see! Ratbag didn't breakdown though - I think the steel used in the build was a submarine in a previous life.

Have been making a closing panel for the sceenframe/scuttle today and more on the sidescreens too.
Also replaced the wiper blades. :D