I have a set of TR4 AMCO wind wings that I got off eBay (sorry if it
was the set you were after). The mounting hardware is very simple,
and could probably be fabricated by a reasonably competent amateur
machinist. They did require a bit of fiddling to mount because they
attach to the same thin metal edge that the fuzzy weatherstrip
occupies.
Pros: They definitely reduce wind buffeting around the sides of the
windshield, and I think they look very cool.
Cons: they are a PITA if you want to roll up the windows (like if its
raining) because you have to either swing them inside of the windows,
or leave them outside and not be able to roll the windows all the way
up. Also, if you have the wind wings out with the windows partially
up and forget to roll the windows down before you open the door,
you'll get a deep arched scratch in the plexiglas. Ask me (and my
wife) how I know - it was one of our darker moments. I'm inclined to
take them off when top up weather arrives (which may be in December
here in Texas).
Hope this is helpful.
Dean Mericas
1965 TR4 (CT37089L)
Austin, TX
----- Original Message -----
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:55:49 -0700
> From: "Jeffrey J. Barteet" <barteet@mrl.ucsb.edu>
> Subject: [TR] Wind Wings for a TR4?
>
> Greetings, Everyone,
>
> I am wondering if there's anyone out there with 'wind wings' on
> their TR4, 4a or
> 250.
>
> These are the Plexiglas wind deflectors that attach to the
> windscreen and
> deflect wind away from the passenger compartment.
>
> They're readily available for the TR2-3 range, but I haven't seen
> them for sale
> for the 4,4a,250 cars.
>
> I did once see a set for TR4 on ebay, original AMCOs I think, but
> I didn't win
> that auction. (fiddle)
>
> My guess is that they're not as popular with the later cars
> because of a
> conflict with the roll-up windows.
>
> Has anyone built their own set?
>
> Also, as a reward for reading this far, I came across this as a
> featured article
> at Wikipedia today:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_1800_Roadster
>
> TIA!
>
> - -jeffrey
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