Instead of installing the wind deflector over winter I decided to do it now, this is partly because the Spitfire project is getting a bit bigger.
After sometime looking for the best place to fit it I decided it had to be in front of the seat belt mounts to allow for the soft top to be properly folded away and the hood cover fitted. This meant some brackets had to be made and the deflector modified to avoid fouling the seat belts.
It can be easily be removed if no longer required and there were no modifications to the car.
The top of the deflector folds up when wanted.
With the flap up it is still quite low and is just out of sight in the rear view mirror.
And has a couple of handy pockets on the front.
I took it for a test drive today, does seem to reduce the amount of wind in the cockpit, but the acid test is when er indoors tries it.
I don't mind the wind myself so I don't have to raise the flap if I don't want to, but it may make cold winter days a bit better by keeping more heat in the passenger area.
There is less noise from behind as you might expect,
Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.
