twas_brillig
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We have two bugeyes plus a pile of bits and pieces pertinent to this model as well as stuff I've picked up from later series over the years.
The 'frame assembly -hood' (i.e. the tubular metal thingy that you use to support the top when you put it up) we have for the BEs is one piece and I've got a couple of two-piece assemblies that appear to match item 4 in the AH Spares listing (summarized below) but also fit the BE.
I'm assuming that the item 5 for the Mk 4 is completely incompatible but would appreciate any wisdom as to:
- why did the Mk 2/3 Sprite/Mk 1/2 Midget need a two piece assembly
- any problems with the two piece?
-what the heck is the difference between the assemblies for the Mk2 and Mk3 Sprite?
The reason I'm curious is that we're looking into figuring out how to build a roll bar that will fit into the bugeye without messing up seat clearances or installing the top. Currently, I expect that we will not be able to retain the standard BE storage approach for the 'frame assembly-hood' and will have to go to the two piece and just toss the bits in the 'boot'. But I would sure appreciate some wisdom on this one.
And the intention of such a roll bar would not be concerns about rolling, but to provide anchor points for 4-point seat belts plus provide protection in the case of getting t-boned in an intersection.
Thanks, Doug.
Here's what AH Spares lists:
The 'frame assembly -hood' (i.e. the tubular metal thingy that you use to support the top when you put it up) we have for the BEs is one piece and I've got a couple of two-piece assemblies that appear to match item 4 in the AH Spares listing (summarized below) but also fit the BE.
I'm assuming that the item 5 for the Mk 4 is completely incompatible but would appreciate any wisdom as to:
- why did the Mk 2/3 Sprite/Mk 1/2 Midget need a two piece assembly
- any problems with the two piece?
-what the heck is the difference between the assemblies for the Mk2 and Mk3 Sprite?
The reason I'm curious is that we're looking into figuring out how to build a roll bar that will fit into the bugeye without messing up seat clearances or installing the top. Currently, I expect that we will not be able to retain the standard BE storage approach for the 'frame assembly-hood' and will have to go to the two piece and just toss the bits in the 'boot'. But I would sure appreciate some wisdom on this one.
And the intention of such a roll bar would not be concerns about rolling, but to provide anchor points for 4-point seat belts plus provide protection in the case of getting t-boned in an intersection.
Thanks, Doug.
Here's what AH Spares lists: