tonym Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Wanted a pair of screen pillars. Any type or any condition as I only want the base that bolts on to the scuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSDALEBEAR Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I have some cut down pillars for a narrow body going free to a good home.Kindly donated by the nice Mr Purves of the Harlequin colour scheme .Was going down the Aeroscreen route but decided that it was not for me . You are welcome to them if they are any good to you. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Marsdalebear was wondering if you had done anything with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSDALEBEAR Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hi Mark Yes,tried it out for a couple of weeks,made up a dummy screen as you suggested. I found that my glasses wanted to fly off which makes seeing very difficult! . What really decided me was when a brick bounced off the scuttle and just missed my head!!!!! I dont want to wear a helmet when driving(think it makes one look like a poseur ) Thanks for the pillars,hope you dont mind me passing them on. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cox Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 What really decided me was when a brick bounced off the scuttle ...you're just adding fuel to the "Builders rant" thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Any pics of these cut down pillars sound intresting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 No worries John, do as you will with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSDALEBEAR Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Any pics of these cut down pillars sound intresting... Sorry no pics,camera FUBAR!! The idea was to try out a variation of an aero screen to see if it would be ok. They are cut down to about one third of their original length.You would need to make up a perspex screen to fit. I made one out of MDF which is still knocking about somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 So I'd be right in assuming the perspex would slide in where the original screen was? Edited to add: What did you do with the holes in the 'screen fillet where the wipers came through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSDALEBEAR Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 So I'd be right in assuming the perspex would slide in where the original screen was? Edited to add: What did you do with the holes in the 'screen fillet where the wipers came through? Yup. correct. You have to fit packing pieces to make up the thickness(or use thick perspex)and shape to fit the scuttle. You can use the screen as a rough template. Advise to experiment with MDF or similar to get the shape. As for the holes,I never got that far due to the brick! but I was going to use rubber blanking grommets. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 they probably look a bit like this here but a bit shorter I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 What I was going to do was as on Neckies Caterham, which is as follows. Cut down smoked perspex and leave wipers in place so that if you wanted you could attach oringinal screen in about 10 minutes. Peterg:- correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSDALEBEAR Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 What I was going to do was as on Neckies Caterham, which is as follows. Cut down smoked perspex and leave wipers in place so that if you wanted you could attach oringinal screen in about 10 minutes. Peterg:- correct b*******,must type faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hmm, interesting... As well as leaving you the option of going back to a full screen in a few minutes, it also solves the problem of covering the holes left by the pillars. Something to think about. John, do want rid of the pillars by any chance??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 b*******,must type faster Must be Xflowitus. Leaving boardroom very quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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