bodumatau Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 so now that my megasquirt build is chugging along nicely I need to try get my head around my next project. my V8 is a 110 and I have taken the roof off and drive it either completely open or with a little "bikini" top to keep the rain off my head. half doors, no door tops. because I am a large chap I have fitted 30mm seat lifters and this had made a big difference to the driving comfort .... BUT..... now when I stop at the lights I need to duck down to see them!!! so I was thinking about lifting my windscreen by 30mm or so - I know the door tops will no longer fit - happy with this - roof won't fit either - also happy with this. - has anyone done this? - thinking about using the same hinge but just lifting the bottom bolt to the top one and putting a flatbar plate under to join to the bottom hole. anyone has any ideas? suggestions? for the "spacer" I am thinking of simply welding up a 30mm square tube to fit the profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I can't see why that won't work if the holes will line up. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I think I would make new hinges/plates and longer internal bolts/plates that way you could attach your spacer to the hinge/plate it would look neater be stronger and not leave open holes. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Don't forget there's 4 locator prongs on the dash top that locate into the bottom of the screen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodumatau Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 thanks Maverik, Mike and Mo for the feedback. Maveri- I know those spikes, my grinder loves them , grind them off when I build my BIG windscreens for my game drive vehicles in Botswana. Mike & Mo - I too have been thinking about the hinge idea, I think having looked at the hinges that the bolts don't line up, they seem somehow offset so I think I will have to make my own hinge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Maybe don't even bother with the hinge - just use some flat steel to make a custom bracket and bolt it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodumatau Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 yes good idea, never hinge it down so actually don't need the hinge, funny how one goes blind about some things..... just because there is a hinge on there...... ....duhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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