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Re: Rollbar - any pics or comments on the use of,

To: Len Lubbers <lubbers@sympatico.ca>, spitfires
Subject: Re: Rollbar - any pics or comments on the use of,
From: Eric Kieboom <ekieboom@xs4all.nl>
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 12:56:27 +0100
At 19:25 6-11-2000 -0500, Len Lubbers wrote:

>I am wondering if anyone has any pictures on the web which show a
>Spitfire (preferably 1500) with a rollbar.

I've put some pics for you in http://www.xs4all.nl/~ekieboom/rollbarspits/

>Anyone have any comments on the use of or problems with them?  (I know
>the tonneau won't fit) This is strictly for street use.

Problems? I think they look *awful*. They thoroughly ruin the beautiful
profile of any Spit. I can understand the need for a rollbar on a racer,
but personally, I think they are completely out of place on street cars.
Just my opinion, but you asked for comments. ;-)

Cheers,

-- 
Eric Kieboom - The Netherlands
1976 Spit 1500 - Original Java Green
http://www.xs4all.nl/~ekieboom/spit/spit.html

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