BKLOCO
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 06:42 AM |
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Windscreen
Has anyone, succesfully, made their own windscreen and surround in the way "The Book" suggests?
I can see that uncle Ron's method for forming the top radii will probably work but I am less sure about forming the internal rads for the
scuttle profile.
Any proven methods or ideas anyone?
The other potential problem is finding a suitable cross section sealing strip for the screen to scuttle join. Any ideas?
I would also be grateful for any links to online alluminium extrusion suppliers that stock "U" or channel section ally.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!! 
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zetec7
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 06:53 AM |
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For how to do it, go here: http://www.cheapsportscar.net/index.php - I also bought his book. Worth every penny! I'm making my own windscreen,
now that I've seen his setup. As for the seal, most autobody & paint supply stores sell sealing rubber in all sorts of different cross
sections...
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zetec7
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 07:01 AM |
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Forgot to mention - I found two local suppliers (in Canada, tho) - one was the Metal Supermarket (they have several different sizes), and the other
was a window-manufacturing place. Good luck!
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 07:48 AM |
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Sorry
I cheated and bought one.
started to make one and bought the glass but could not find any ally angle.
Ditch
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flak monkey
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 07:57 AM |
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Hi Brian,
Worth having a word with Mango on here? Hes not been online for a while due to family stuff, but I am sure he can help you out. He might be able to
point you to suppliers, or more likely be able to supply you with a complete screen. Unless you really want to do it yourself.
Bit windy without a screen?
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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piddy
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 08:17 AM |
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Ditchlewis.
where did you get the glass cut and what sort is it? cost etc.
Thanks.
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 08:26 AM |
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Un fourtunatly I cheated again and bought the glass on ebay. I Still have it in the garage as a spare. I paid £65 for it.
I can vouch for Mango's work I have one of his screens waiting to be installed after the SVA.
Ditch
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 08:49 AM |
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Thanks for the info about Mango but I do fancy having a go at this myself as I'm in no rush to do it. I'm happy to drive the car
screenless during the summer but would like to make something in time for Autumn/winter.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 08:52 AM |
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Strangely, it's in the summer that I most miss a screen! The helmet gets a bit hot, but you need it because of all the flying insects.
In the winter you appreciate the warm helmet and there's no bugs!
It would be nice to just climb into the car on a nice evening and drive without the hassle - but I don't let it bother me too much - any excuse
for a drive!
David
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 09:11 AM |
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That is a very good point David...I may have to re-think this...
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!!
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Macbeast
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 10:04 AM |
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B&Q / Homebase usually have aluminium U-sections.
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 11:23 AM |
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Lolocost used to do one quite cheaply. Not sure if they are still around?
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 12:13 PM |
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I tried to get the parts off lolocost, but they were not doing the screen sets and for the ally channel i would have had to drive up to their
factory/shop for it. as 150miles each way I was not go do that either.
Ditch
PS tried the Homebase, B & Q, Focus do it all route as well and none had anything that i could use.
[Edited on 16/5/06 by ditchlewis]
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redeye
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 10:11 PM |
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sorry to hijack but does anyone know if the caterham screen fits the mk scuttle or does it need moification?
cheers
patrick
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Marcus
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| posted on 17/5/06 at 08:24 AM |
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The Caterham screen NEARLY fits the MK scuttle - you end up with small gaps in the extreme corners. It seems to fit better if you mount it on the top
of the 'ridge' (slightly wider). It's what I've got. Uprights laser cut to my CAD drawing from 3mm stainless.
My screen is heated too, though never had to use it!
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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