I've always liked those multi mirror jobbies.  There was a particular drag Beetle in the early 90s which I like and that had one, 'Bug Bear'.

Here's one -

This looks neat, my only first thought though, specially on my screen which
is not a tall as Ben's, would be that I couldn't see where I was going.... 

Maybe!

yes you want to see where your going ,not where you,ve been 

Quote from: Peter on October 03, 2013, 07:33:11 PM
This looks neat, my only first thought though, specially on my screen which
is not a tall as Ben's, would be that I couldn't see where I was going.... 

Maybe!

good point 

Quote from: grissley on October 03, 2013, 08:35:54 PM
yes you want to see where your going ,not where you,ve been 

http://youtu.be/AjGXn249Fc0

 

Yes, but I could check my makeup from 5 different angles 

(Posted for comedy effect.....honest  )

Quote from: Buggybaggy on October 04, 2013, 08:26:19 AM
Yes, but I could check my makeup from 5 different angles 

(Posted for comedy effect.....honest  )

QuoteYes, but I could check my makeup from 5 different angles

Well,

There is very little to update on my buggy really, the Corvair engine build has kinda taken all my time, energy and money. I've done not a great deal other than drive it!!

I changed the indictor lenses to some clear ones...from this



To this



And then promptly had a debate with East Coast Rob and Manx David about the pros and cons of 594's over 488's.....both Rob and David thinking they look like nipples....

I shall find a pair of clear 488 lenses and see if I like the difference. I still need to get something done with that rear view mirror too. Busy trying to find another 1200 rear light base so I can have the pair chromed. Whilst very nice, I'm not paying the £170 a certain retailer wants for a pair....

The biggest set back is that ist was going in for a full roof to be made the day after Stoneleigh. This has now been put back a month due to the trimmer being inundated with contract work....frustrated but I know the best things come to those who wait. Now booked in for the second week in June sometime unless he can fit me in earlier.

Going for a green roof, look something like this...



Other than that, not much else to report.....

Next stage of the buggy puzzle purchased!!

Been thinking about a solution to some of the wind buffeting you can experience in a buggy. I personally find it quite a tiring thing, and, given its a long drive to Holland, I've been considering some ways of reducing it.

A few years ago, I owned a very, very nice BMW 328 cabriolet. The wind deflector which I had in it was brilliant.......which got me thinking.....

I considered making one my self. Bonus being you could make it the exact size and shape you wanted.......downside being, you try and find the very fine mesh material that is used in the construction of them. I was only able to find a repair panel from somewhere in Germany.

So, I started looking at what is available out there.....many hours trawling eBay, looking, asking questions on dimensions etc. I eventually found one that would be the right dimensions for what I need. Its not perfect but its bloody close. The gaps appear to be there as its only loosely in position



The fixings pins on the sides are spring loaded....they slide back just far enough to clear the sides of the buggy. Another result..



The part that sits over the rear deck will need a little fabrication work. The upright of the rear seat I think should fill most of the gap. The edges I have a plan for...



I'm not revealing any more details until I'm happy with what I want to get done.......just hope it does what it should.....

get some wind in your hair and sun in yer eyes, I love it  or you,ll end up with a saloon 

looks like a cool idea.

Well, the fittings I needed turned up today.

Queue a bit of drilling out of threads and some very carful measuring and drilling of the shell and we are about there...



The deflector itself fits perfectly now. Need to figure a mount to the hoop



Took it for a test drive tonight and it does make a difference. There is still some air movement into the passenger area from the sides but it is quite reduced....