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Old 12-09-2009, 10:41 PM   #99 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JackMcCornack View Post
Not quite as classy as that canopy, though, because A) It ain't legal anywhere in the States (windshields must be laminated glass) and B) The first one would cost about 15 grand.
Please, forget the canopy if you want people to drive them, at least anywhere but the Oregon coast. Around here the summertime solar gain from just normal glass is enough to melt plastic, and kill unattended pets and kids. That thing? You'd better plan on Nomex seat covers :-)

If you want a canopy effect, why not a small windshield & side windows, and do the rest in fiberglass, over foam for insulation? Lots lighter than glass, too.
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