Good point, Jim; it could be a light shell and rely on clamping to
header and rear hold-down bullets to create sufficient structural rigidity.
Jim InVirginia wrote:
> Bob,
> I cc'd Craig on this. Its really not that heavy I think, but he can
> give an estimate from the last time he moved it around. I am thinking
> more like 50 pounds. It dosnt have to be structural, like a fiberglass
> boat or anything, just strong enough to hold the window and clamp down OK.
>
> Lets see what Craig says.
> Best Regards,
> Jim
>
>
>
>> From: RWM <RWM@RWMann.com>
>> To: Jim InVirginia <nqrithfordatsun@msn.com>,
>> merlin@datsunhistory.com, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: Bizarre roadster hardtop on ebay
>> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:22:15 -0500
>>
>> Any idea how heavy are those things?
>>
>> The surface area is immense, and if they are done in fiberglass and
>> with sufficient structure, I'm thinking 100 lbs minimum.
>>
>> - Bob Mann
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Jim InVirginia wrote:
>>
>>> For all,
>>> Yep, there were a few of these things made by someone. Craig
>>> Halstead has one. I have seen it with my own eyes. I guess it would
>>> be best to say its "an aquired taste" to actually like the
>>> looks.....sort of like deciding to like a Daimler Hemi Sports Car
>>> from the 60s.
>>>
>>> The top is rumored to be good for a few more MPH of top speed though,
>>> due to the cool fastback shape. I would think it would be the
>>> perfect accessory to baffle them at the next autocross. Or maybe
>>> there is a roadster owner going for some sort of obscure class win on
>>> the salt flats??
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>> Jim
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