30-09-2017, 10:45 PM
The picture is of the car as is (with a 1970's trials body) and the drawings (bottom of page - top are an Ulster) are the dream - a two seat pastiche of the 1931 100 mph car. Currently it's a 1931 Short Chassis with linked brakes and a 1929 engine. Not much changed from original spec as yet. My hope is to make it into a two seat road, race special which I can use on the road and is suitable for carrying my 10 year old and my 8 year old. Hence the thought of seat belts, but If I'm to have belts I think I need a roll hoop(s). All the extra weight does bother me (speed, braking) but ultimately if I race or hill climb it I'll be doing it against myself to begin with trying to improve my skill and speed, so I think it's worth the extra weight for the peace of mind that if I do have a 30mph accident (on the road) I and my passenger have some better protection than current - but clearly not up to modern standards - currently I do use it without belts on the road.
I understand it needs to be done right as it could be more dangerous than not doing it, if I'm not careful. My sidecar has a safety cage which was made by an off road specialist.
Philip