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Triumph TR6 - Wind Blocker

I am considering installing a wind blocker as shown in the Moss catalouge and wondering if anyone has any experiance. Do they work? Do they install easily? Are they easily removed?

Sorry if this has been covered in the past however I haven't noticed anything recent.

Thanks in advance.
Joe

Check with Charlie B within the Wood Dash thread.

Ken
Ken Shaddock


As Ken mentioned check with Charlie B. I've been meaning to ask him more about it. My wife complains about her hair blowing around with the top down and she's not about to wear a babushka(sp?)

Henry
Henry

I have recently had delivered a new, commercially produced European "windschott" (but I voant sigh vare it vas manufactured!)

It is a simple design and looks easy to fabricate and instal. I could have got it made locally for far less than I paid, but I didn't want to wait 10 years to get it!

If interested I could post a couple of detailed pics in a week or so. It will be a while before the unit goes onto the car.
Roger H

Hopefully the owner won't mind, but how about this one?

DON KELLY

The only reason people do not see info on a subject is because they have not joined up. It is free...it is painless...it does not hurt...you do not have to give up your first born...did I mention free yet?

"NON MEMBERS" do not see the addition of the area called "archives" at the top of this page. The archives have been going since 1998. So there are a few subjects not currently on this page.


But, I gotta agree ..Charlie, post up a few images.

MOSS's is OK...works fine but can be made for a lot less.
Don..MAN! you be lookin for a fight. Hopefully none of the MG boys read this thread.

OK...off the soapbox Rick
Rick Crawford

Hi ,
Rick I thought for those who have the first CD the blocker is on there ? For those who are interested I can e-mail some pix...too many for this post I think
I can post some on the net soon
Charlie
Charlie B.

Charlie
Your wind blocker both REV 1 and REV 2 are on both CDI and CDII.
I saw a MOSS one on an MG this week at our local clubs' monthly meeting. It will not fit across the back shelf or in the boot when he wants the top up. He has to put it into the passenger seat. A bit useless.
Rick
Rick Crawford

Thanks to all that commented. By the way I am a member Rick, it seem when I'm on line at the office it shows as a non member however when I'm at home I do have access to the archives. I've learned from the last time you spanked me.
Joe

Joe
You can kick me in the shins at British Car Day:)
Rick
Rick Crawford

All in fun Rick, I do appreciate your wealth of knowledge and dedication to our mechanical family members.

Cheers
Joe

Hey Rick..

If you were talking about me as the "non-member" it shows that way because I'm not always at my home computer. Can I give you a virtual cyberspace kick in the shins?

Henry
Henry

OUCH!
Rick Crawford


Just kidding you know...Rick
HP Henry Patterson

I bought the plexiglass windblocker from the Little British Car Company (http://www.lbcarco.com/). It's exactly the same one sold by Moss, only cheaper. Overall, the finish and build quality of the unit is very good.

I've gone on a long trip with it installed and found it to be very effective at highway speed, but only with both side windows rolled up. It significantly reduces the buffeting and you can survive 8 hours with the top down and not feel beat up. IMHO, it's anything but useless.

It's quite easy to install, and even though you have to remove it to put the top up, it's a painless and quick process to do so. Essentially, all you have to do is remove two screws and then put it in the trunk.

The LBCarco website has photos of the windblocker on a TR6 and other LBC's.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Brian
1973 TR6 with windblocker
Winnipeg
B. Lanoway

Folks,
I been around the block with this topic too. careful with the glass terminology if you plan to do it your self. Not all plastic is the same. Plexi is garbage, it will go yellow scratch and crack. The 2 materials you want are: Lexon or T2
these are the strongest most durable and don't fade. If not mistaken the T2 is what is used in hockey arenas. Both are available at any acrylic supplier. If you are in the Toronto area I can lead you to a few. My 2 cents.
Marcello

Henry and Joe,
Yup, I know just kiddin'

Brian,If you refer to my comment "A bit useless" I was not calling the windblocker a bit useless. I was stating that having to store it in the passenger side was a bit useless (in an MG).
The windblocker is deffinitely on my I want list.
Question for you windblocker owners....so reading Brian's post, you only feel the full benifit of the windblocker with the windows up. True??
I like my window down so I have a place to put my left arm.
Charlie's REV 2 windblocker stays in place when you put the top up.

Roger, yes please. Post some pics.
Rick


Rick Crawford

Hi Guys,
As requested here are a few pics of my wind blocker..
It reduces the buffeting behind you pretty god but really improves when the side windows are up...my wife loves it !

Charlie


http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/trchas6/album?.dir=/d1d5scd&.src=ph&.tok=phg71wGB.N9k5s_R
Charlie B.

Charlie

Thanks for the photos - it looks good.

Rick

I couldn't find the wind blocker info on CDII (downloaded version). Could you identify the folder that it is in?

Regards,

Barry
75 TR6
BJ Quartermaine

Barry
Under: procedures/body/Charlie's windblocker/*.pic

Rick
Rick Crawford

Thanks Rick

Actually found it under: procedures/interior/Charlie's windblocker.

Barry
BJ Quartermaine

Barry
OOPS,you are correct.
CDII has a good selection of pics for Charlie's first version of his windblocker. My "DATA" collection under interiour, now has more pictures of your second version....thanks Charlie.
Rick
Rick Crawford

Hadn't thought about a windblocker for the TR6 but I do have one for my SAAB. They work great. It is far more effective with the windows up and the noise level from the passenger seat is greatly reduced on long trips.
Rich

Thanks to all!

As usual this forum has all the answers and it is most appreciated. Thought I would respond from home just for you Rick:).

Charlie I do have a question or 2, I take it you made this windblocker? On your third picture you show the fasteners to stop the wind from entering below. Are these somehow fastened to your top cover? I couldn't really notice anything on your last picture when not in use.

Not sure what I'll do, I am convinced I should install one just not decided to custom my own or go factory.

Thanks again,
Cheers
Joe
J. Caruana

Hi Joe,
The vinyl "blocker" is merely dome fastened directly to the frame of the lexan and the bottom is "domed" to the body behind the seats. They don't attch to the top cover or anything else.

Charlie
Charlie B.

Charlie, Do you get a lot of movement of the wind blocker, with the wind buffeting it?
Joe
Joe S.

Joe,
Yes it vibrates and if I was to re-make one I'd try and put a slight curve in the middle of the frame to tighten it up, but it's not a problem as it sits now.
Charlie
Charlie B.

I just put on the Little British Car Co windblocker and love it. It makes the biggest difference with windows up but still noticeable better even when down -- especially the noise level. Much easier to talk to your passenger.
I added some velcro along the bottom of the blocker and on the inside of the bottom edge of my tonneau cover, then I just turn that up and it shuts out even more wind (and cold).
Also, for storage I just put it back in place when the top is up to save trunk space. Vibration? I see a little movement in my rear view mirror but no irritation noises. I seldom drive over 70mph so maybe its a bigger issue at higher speeds.
Ian.
Ian Marlatt

Joe,
Attached is a image looking back through the windblocker that I built.
I used Lexan from Homer cut and shaped to fit in the rollbar.
Cheap and easy.
Steve
Steve Crosby

Joe,
OK, so here is that image ...
Steve


Steve Crosby

Great picture Joe - I like your solution. Also glad to see that I'm not the only one that goes camping in a TR6! The boot rack is invaluable.

Regards,

Barry
75 TR6
BJ Quartermaine

Steve C

Something for your rollbar.


I am obviously talkin'bout the 3rd brake light.


Rick Crawford

Rick, do you know how that windbkocker was installed into the rollbar? That looks to me to be one of the cleanest installations that I've seen.
thanks
Rob
Rob Loftus

This thread was discussed between 14/05/2007 and 08/06/2007

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