Re: stanchion plates

[George Hahn <geohahn@azstarnet.com>]

Musson, Carl wrote:
> 
> Although the function of the dzus springs on the pre-60000 is not needed, I
> believe that the plate should be still used.  The stanchion itself is
> slotted...
> the slot would leave a gap between the body and the stanchion...

That's what I thought too until I looked in Piggott's book (p 36) at a
post TS60001 TR3A and saw that the stanchion in the pictured car is not
slotted.  BTW, I routinely remove the windscreen for driving with an
Aeroscreen.  With a bit of practice it's a quick one-person job.

Geo Hahn
59 TR3A