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Old 10-21-2011, 03:03 PM   #118 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gtkid2002 View Post
The concept of making doors is the only thing that has me hesitant.
None of the old dune buggies or VW sand rails had doors.

Some plexiglass clamshell windows would allow access (Bradley GT style).

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/299367...kswagen-beetle


Vintage VW's in Searcy AR


Bradley GT
Bradley GT - Vintage Car Ads


The designs I sketched up might best be accessed via the front, BMW Isetta style, or rear hinged mono-canopy.

BMW Bringing Back the Isetta – As An EV | Autopia | Wired.com


What is canopy doors | Facebook


EAA Chapter 105 - Planes & Projects (Dann Parks)


I would put the hinge on the rear, and open toward the front..........I'll sketch it up later.
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