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Re: FrankenSprite

To: "Gerald J. Brazil" <gerrybraz@voyager.net>
Subject: Re: FrankenSprite
From: Mark Haynes <haynes386@netzero.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 08:27:05 -0600
We cut down the windshield frame on our spit to about 4" height, and
installled clear poly carb. -works great, shields all but the very top of your
helmet from the buffetting
Mark Haynes

"Gerald J. Brazil" wrote:

> Flounder, I sent my stock Bug Eye tank to the fuel cell guys in California
> and they a nice job of turning it into a fuel cell. The advantage of the
> stock tank is ground clearance. The downside is capacity....slightly less
> than 6 gallons. I was able to use the standard filler neck.
>
> Windscreen? I cut down a stock BE frame and replaced the glass with gray
> Lexan which is safety wired to the bottom of the frame. I noticed that the
> nice looking black 57 Corvette that was a Gingerman used  a stock cut off
> frame and it looked great. It helps maintain the look of originality.
>
> The Scoutmaster......



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