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« on: April 12, 2006, 12:03:33 PM »

I see a lot of different canopies on streamliners.Where are you getting your canopies(like Worlds Fastest Honda) or how do you make them and out what do you make them??
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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2006, 12:44:24 PM »

Go to Sumners site and he has links to some good sites that show how to make canopys.

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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2006, 09:27:50 PM »

I use the same screen on all my liners. It is cut from flatstock


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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2006, 10:53:30 PM »

You will want to carry a spare and change it every couple of years anyway.
We made a sheet metal pattern complete with bolt holes and that makes it simple. wink

Sample pictures are available now with the 2006 SCTA rulebook on the cover and pages 43,205,208,211,221,223,239, and 251.


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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2006, 09:18:16 AM »

Quote from: 1212FBGS

I use the same screen on all my liners. It is cut from flatstock

Kent do you have any pictures you can post?

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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2006, 11:18:56 PM »

I am sorry maybe I am looking in or at the wrong build sites but i JUST CAN NOT FIND INFO IN MAKING CANOPIES??
HELP !!??
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2006, 12:11:49 AM »

I think it would be helpful to be more specific. Do you mean the lexan windshield, the molding of the aluminum around it, the latch mechanism . . .

Do a Google search on "Lexan forming".
Look through the build pictures on Sumners site. http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/bvillecar/bvillelinks.htm

Forming Lexan isn't rocket science, but there are tons of ways to screw it up. The mold has to be very smooth, any dust will leave a mark, humidity will cause bubbles . . .


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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2006, 02:34:20 PM »

You might try this website-it's a bicycle site

wisil.recumbents.com

On the subject of Electric LSR projects you might try to contact Don Arivett he built the Dempsey and Eyeball machines-along with aero designer and brother Gerald. He may still be at 909 648 8463. He may save you some grief and is noted for no-nonsense advice.

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