Doug,
You can probably find a dozen or more rollbar Spitfire photos here:
http://www.ohms.com/spitfires/spitshots.html
Here are a few examples:
http://www.ohms.com/spitfires/joecurry10.jpg
http://www.ohms.com/spitfires/mymk3i.jpg
http://www.ohms.com/spitfires/mymk3j.jpg
http://www.ohms.com/spitfires/mymk3q.jpg
Problems: Most will limit seat travel slightly and/or may interfere with
soft top operation.
I installed -- and subsequently removed -- my rollbar after the bar chaffed
my newly upholstered seats and I came to the realization that the top of my
head was just slightly taller than the top of the rollbar. My feeling was
that I am more likely to crack my head against the bar than roll the car. I
still have mixed feeling about this decision, though. I prefer the way my
car looks without it , but I don't think it looked bad with it on, either.
My original motivation before installing was the extra measure of safety it
afforded my kids -- but they really don't ride in the car with me very much.
Good luck with your decision.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Mitchell, Doug (D.B.) <dmitchel@ford.com>
To: 'Len Lubbers' <lubbers@sympatico.ca>; spitfires
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 4:11 AM
Subject: RE: Rollbar - any pics or comments on the use of,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Len Lubbers [mailto:lubbers@sympatico.ca]
> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 7:26 PM
> To: spitfires
> Subject: Rollbar - any pics or comments on the use of,
>
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I am wondering if anyone has any pictures on the web which show a
> Spitfire (preferably 1500) with a rollbar.
>
> 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.
>
> I am came across a used one recently which I am enquiring about.
>
> Len Lubbers
> '79 Spitfire
> Ottawa
>
>
> Len,
>
> I used to have one in my Spit 1500. I modified the tonneau to fit
> around it. If you are > 6 ft (1.83m), you may have problems getting
> comfortable in the seat as the rollbars severely limits the amount
> that you can recline the seat.
>
> --
> Doug Mitchell
> mailto:dbmitch@peoplepc.com
> '73 Spitfire 1500
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