Originally Posted by vikesman101
I restarted my Spyder thread, check it out and let me know what you think. As for the windshield area.... I am about to address that, however, you and I have different approaches to this problem. I am working hard to keep my work load down a bit so I have more time for the Spyder. Still, 2 friends in the same week hit deer.... then I lose control of our Jeep and hit a guide rail in a snow storm (nobody hurt and minor damage). The work finds me... lol
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Yes, I see the difference between our windshield pillars now. I had mine cut/welded like yours originally, but then decided to beef it up (which I had forgotten about since it was so long ago).
I am following the progress on your Spyder, and I like what you are doing with the convertible top frame. I don't have side windows anymore, or I might consider a similar roof now. A lightweight, detachable fiberglass top would be nice, too, and may require less engineering in my case.
My Spyder will have 'wind wings' to deflect some of the airflow away from occupants. But I might also fabricate a 'bikini top' (a la Jeep), in order to have minimal weather-resistance for any trips to 'sunny' Carlisle, PA.
I also like how you've addressed the twin rollbars. Mine are much taller, which isn't so visually appealing. But it will be easier to string a bikini top to them, and they might offer some rollover protection, too.
Snow AND deer definitely don't mix. (Unfortunately, a former GF of mine lost her aunt to that dangerous circumstance... and it's not really a situation that one can prepare for. So I am happy to hear that you and your friends were lucky to escape injury!)