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Triumph TR6 - Wind deflector (rear of seats)

This looks pretty good but the tyranny of distance makes it a pain in more than just the neck!

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws....y=40199

PS Sprekken zie deutsch would be an advantage.

Looks as I imagined it should - I was thinking of custom-making one (Thangs to do list #47)

Roger H

Roger, I bought one from LBC (moss) when they first came out. It is an easy install even if it is not an inexpensive piece for long trips top-down it does the trick. If you have a rollbar it seems to be a pretty easy make your own install. BTW the pictures of the tr6 with windblocker on the lbc site is my car. I couldn't load the ebay link must be something about the other side of the world.
Keith
Keith Dixon

Roger, I remade a wind blocker for my six that attaches to the rollbar. It is inexpensive (around $60.00) and a easy project. I used lexan from the local Homer Depot and Aeroquip (?) clamps form a local supplier. The hardware is also from Homer - though they did run out of Knobs - part #222-835 from Paulin in Toronto - as I grabbed all 5! I wonder when the 6th will show up.
I made some changes over the MK1 from last summer. For example, it should go all the way to the floor or rear shelf, as the breeze tends to funnel underneath. Even on the coolest fall days, with the windows up, the blocker in place, a little heat and it's a pleasant top down ride.
I can e-mail basic component pictures to your address if you are curious.
Spring is in the air - not long now! Steve.
SteveC (member)

I, like Keith bought one from the catalogue, when they came out. So far so good, the only drawback, in my opinion is the rattling sounds, i have to get some rubber into the slots provided (another little project) or tap a knob.
Abner

Where can I see one of these? The link didn't work for me, and a search of the LBC site (if I got the right one) turned up nothing like that.

BB
Brent B

Sorry guys - it looked as though something happened with the link.
This auction has closed (no bids) but still may be accessible for a while - Tip for ebay when searching for this in future auctions - go to 'refine search' and tick bottom right box "items available ANY country" (Key word - 'windschott')

Try this anyway:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2467379847&category=40199

At 169 Euros it could be pricey if what you get is junk, but it looks good and you certainly can't question the pedigree of the other cars they are made for.
Roger H

Brent, I think you have to search under specials and then scroll down for windblockers.
Regards, Keith
Keith Dixon

Thanks, Roger. Yep - it's a tad much for me. I guess if your Port barrel is full it might be something to get, but might be easier to make. Since my head rests are up several inches, and my head several more, I wonder if it would be "really good"? I might miss the breeze, too.

BB
Brent B

I agree Brent - I have '73 fixed headrests and sit up high too - I guess I was really looking for a decent design to 'interpret' and build (at least as a prototype) to see if it does any good. The Porsche Boxter and MGTF (can I say that here?) basically have mesh stretched over a padded frame which I don't think would be too hard to do. Fixing to some cleats attached to the soft top mounting brackets with a brace or two if necessary to the front face of the step in the floor and would need to be easily removable. (Try this LBC site: http://www.lbcarco.com/mg.html)

I still reckon there would be plenty of breeze though! - problem is that the little lady won't travel with me if she's just been to the hairdresser - ......funny, never had that problem myself.....

Steve - Thanks for the thought re your setup. I don't have a roll bar at present so I am back a few steps (nice touch, by the way, with your email addy).
Roger H

Basically I had the same problem, although here in New England when it is perfect for driving it can be a little chilly with the top down. This piece has enabled me to extend my coed driving season about a month. For myself I just zip up the tonneau cover and have at it. But my girlfriend likes to have the 2 windows up and the blocker also. It really doesn't stop the hair deal (not that it bothers me) just lestens it. The rollbar install is the closest to a boxter/other that I have seen.
Regards,
Keith
Keith Dixon

Roger as I revisit this thread and take a look at the links I should add another 2cents. The Boxter/MGF design looks good, but their higher headrest height helps them. I saw a boxter design on ebay it is basically a pair of mesh sleeves that suport a plexi center section. At 1st glance it looks good but I think the relative lower headrest height on our cars rule out the design(ie: on a boxter it sits above your ears, if same on a 6 it may be neck level.) You would need to get it higher and be able to support it there.
The Moss piece comes up higher I will try to e-mail you a pic of mine to illustrate, the german piece looks to be less substantial but similarly mounted as mine is. I have only seen one that was a better design than the Moss piece, but I cannot remember the source. If you would like further pics of mounting brackets etc. let me know, it does work but must be removed for raising or lowering the top.
Regards,
Keith
Keith Dixon

Hello All,
I see there is a lot of interest in wind blockers so please allow me to share my design with you. I'm really pleased with it and it works well.
I'll keep the page up for a few weeks so that those interested can view it..any questions feel free to
e-mail via the link at the bottom of the web page
Charlie

http://members.rogers.com/hollyberry/
Charlie Ballard

Very nice job, Charlie!

Brent
Brent B

Lexan by the sheet is very expensive. Heavy sheets are bullet proof. Won't shatter or splinter in any thickness. Can be repolished clear. Paints well.

For a small piece best place is a sign shop for cut offs.
Cut with a router 1/8th bit and a guide. Same for drilling high speed airtool or router. Won't melt and gum like a saw. Nice clean edges.

We used methyl ethyline chloride? Sorry for the spelling to the chemists. I think to bond that has since proven very toxic new stuff is out. Bonds invisable and pretty much unbreakable due to fusion rather than glue but I don't know names.

How do I know?
30 some years ago I worked 2 years as production manager in a sign shop hired because I could gas weld Aluminum for sign frames. Learned to us a Buegler there as well? Always learning new tricks.
Bill
Bill Brayford

Thanks from me as well Charlie - a great starting point - and who can argue with the price!!

Cheers
Roger
Roger H

Lexan is a polycarbonate, so is very tough and sun resistant. Plexiglass or Lucite are acrylics. If you can lay you hands on 3/8" acrylic it will be plenty good enought for a wind break. 1/4" - I don't know. Comes in many colors, too. PC is more impact and scratch resistant than acrylic so of course costs more.

Brent
Brent B

Sorry guys, forgot to mention my Lexan is 3/8" thick. If I had a choice I would do it again with 1/4 just for the fact of less wobble or if I bent the glass support bar in a slight arc forward to stiffen it up.
Back to the drawing board !!
The Lexan was easy to cut with a jigsaw and smoothed the edges with a fine paper using my hand sander.
Charlie
Charlie Ballard

Charlie,
That looks great and answers some of the problems of the Moss piece. Namely having to take off and on to raise or lower top, the mounting is done at the bottom 2 holes of the top pivot supports. It mounts via a pair of hex drive nuts to its supports on either side, with the way it is mounted you cannot use a standard top cover it needs a couple of slits in it, I bought one cheap on Ebay and it works ok and looks better than my tightly rolled tonneau cover. There seems to be a lot of air that will leak under the blocker unless I use the tonneau as a block. A thought, take another piece of vinyl attach to the back half of your blocker and have it long enough to attach to the top cover snaps at the rear. Use double snaps (?) to enable you to affix the top cover after? or if you are such a good seamstress stitch the whole damn piece to the 1st or 2nd seam of the top cover. (my 80 yr old mom still does my sewing). Snaps on both sides of the blocker would seem to work then. I like the thought of curving the sides around to cover the gap at the side windows. Please keep us posted. Damn looks great though.
Regards,
Keith
Keith Dixon

Charlie--Very nicely done! I haven't gone for the LBCCo version since it doesn't accomodate a retracted hood. Did you think about attaching the bracket beneath the seat belt guide (directly behind your bracket on the wheel well) so no drilling would be required? I know a longer bolt would be needed.

Rick O.
Rick Orthen

Steve,
Please email the specs and pics of project. I am also thinking of a roll bar kit if you have plans on how to build. Single or double.
ty
Marcello

Hi Rick O,
Yes I looked at using the seat belt unit but since the upright would be 4" or longer I thought it might "sway" and not be as sturdy..I guess it could be done with a heavier gauge metal though.
Charlie
Charlie Ballard

Charlie,
what guage was the square tube?
Marcello

Marcello - you have e-mail. SC
Streve C (member)

Marcello,
I'm not sure of the steel gauge at the moment ..it was bought off the shelf standard stock at a local metal supermarket. I've added Steve Crosby's roll bar wind blocker to the same page as mine for those interested

http://members.rogers.com/hollyberry/

Charlie
Charlie Ballard

Wow! Another fine DIY piece of work! Good job, Steve.


Brent
Brent B

This thread was discussed between 25/03/2004 and 11/04/2004

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