Scottie's Tribute A352 build

[Scottie22]

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[redratbike]

Originally Posted by Scottie22

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Got one of those sitting in a lockup....built if with my dad..his car..then he moved to Spain and left it there..been 6 years

[Scottie22]

Although I most likely will make the Morris screen fit, if any of you fellas out there have any better suggestions as to an alternative, I would be interested.
I have been all over the internet, and most 50's cars have flat screens, and it seems all the curved ones are too wide.
A chesil speedster one would have been nice, but again far too wide.

Your ideas are very welcome, if you think it will look better than what I have already!

[Scottie22]

Should have given measurements so here they are[IMG][/IMG]

[GazDavies]

Whilst its not as curved as the XKSS screen I would have thought that the Spitfire screen would have looked close enough not to look too out of place and is also guaranteed to fit width wise.

The MGB roadster screen wouldn't look too far off either although I'm not sure about the width.

[Scottie22]

Thanks for the input Gaz, I appreciate it, but I’ve been there already, the lines are just not curvy enough for me, and the shape would be more difficult to blend in than The Morris one. The following pictures illustrate it better than words:
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[Scottie22]

While the jag body is wider than the Spit, the actual lower screen curve that Chris ended up with, (for the perspex) is narrower than the Spit screen, which is why its too wide.

[The Shadow]

I think the morris scren with a bit of work is the answer chummyboy. I like the solutons you are coming up with on this build.
just for your interest like , this car was built about 14-15 years ago by the Sammio founder , Gary J as he is known on the other forum. he used a morris minor back window to. great minds and all that malarkey !

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/gall...%20Dooster.jpg

[Mitchelkitman]

What about the Lotus Elan windscreen? This is used by sylva on the vectis.

[Scottie22]

Very nice too! You have kind words, but I can't claim all the credit for using the Morris back screen, as Chris had suggested he may use one/both/ either on his future A352 hardtop version!
I took a look and thought " Yep, that's the one"

[Scottie22]

Lotus elan? don't know the width, but a pound to a pinch of s**t it'd be too wide.

[Mitchelkitman]

It's pretty small if on the vectis - measure one at the next show? Or maybe ask kindly on the Sylva forum. I suspect the shape is perfect. It could be narrowed, but of course you'd then lose some of the wrap-around (unless you cut it out of the middle and had a centre bar)

[Scottie22]

Thanks for that, I now am waiting for an answer from Jeremy of Sylva Kits
on the dimensions of it, but to be honest, I'm not holding my breath!!

[patoune]

Originally Posted by Scottie22

Thanks for that, I now am waiting for an answer from Jeremy of Sylva Kits
on the dimensions of it, but to be honest, I'm not holding my breath!!

Hello Scottie22, I have now your answer... Sorry for delay. The weight of my last D type (green one) with the straight six Triumph Vitesse is 764 Kilos with 15 liters of fuel. Regards

[Scottie22]

Patoune,
Thank you for your reply, that is much lighter than a real D type, you must have been pleased at the time!

[Mitchelkitman]

Originally Posted by Scottie22

Thanks for that, I now am waiting for an answer from Jeremy of Sylva Kits
on the dimensions of it, but to be honest, I'm not holding my breath!!

Normally I'd agree.... But having experience of Mr PHILIPS i'd say the reply will arrive - He's a real gent and deserving of great praise as one of the best kit designers/suppliers.

[zagmad]

would it not be easier to fit a mgb convertible window frame. they sit quite low. not bin watching your build long but comes ready shaped. have you got the suspension set up.

[Scottie22]

Mitchelkitman,
When I said I was not holding my breath, I was not refering to Jeremie's integrity, but to the fact that I'm fairly sure the screen will be too wide!

Zagmad

If you look closely at the pictures I posted showing how the Spitfire screen does not follow the curvature of the body shell screen top area,
you will probably realise that the MGB screen will not follow the curve either, and it has to.
The Morris screen I am working on does, and only needs a bit of
welding / tweeking at the edges to get it perfect .

I am really grateful for all this input I am getting, but it has mainly served to reinforce my belief that the Morris screen is the right way to go.
When I get it right I will post the pics. Thanks again for the input!

[Scottie22]

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Scottie, thinking about alternatives I came across another possibility: the rear window of a Renault Dauphine - total width of that car is 60inches - so a bit less for the window I guess.

Sourcing one including frame might be another thing though...

Baz from Brussels