Most find it easier to put a Bugeye nose on a squarebodied Sprite. If you're
interested in convenience, then that solution also gets you a real boot lid,
and all the suspension and braking improvements. I'd have to look at the
contour of the roll up windows in comparison to the side screens on a Bugeye
to see what modifications you'd need to do to make a top fit. Sounds like a
lot of cockin' around to ruin a Bugeye, rather than to make a later Spridget
with more conveniences look like a Bugeye with the simple addition of a
nose.
Also, ask yourself how many folks drive their Sprites (Bugeye or later) in
inclement weather? Not too many. Personally, with decent sidescreens, I've
never had an issue with any reason to modify a Bugeye with any large amount
of conveniences.
WST
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Michael Rowe
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 9:33 AM
To: spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye windows
I have asked this before, but never gotten a convincing answer.
Why does no one put a MK2+ windscreen and doors with roll-up windows on a
Bugeye Sprite? One suggestion is that the doors would fit, but the
windscreen bolts on differently. That would seem to be a relatively
straightforward reinforcement job, welding in new mounting points. Is the
shape of the A-pillar and shroud/dash very different? It looks like they
might be in pictures I have.
Any thoughts?
Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY
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