07-05-2020, 09:11 PM
(07-05-2020, 10:41 AM)Chris KC Wrote: Ah yes I see it now in the first pics; but not in Henry's model, which is why I raised the subject.
Inelegant perhaps, but with a bit of extra bracketry the contribution to tail end strength is massive on my car - conceived to support luggage in the tail.
The reinforcing was certainly there in 1930 but probably fitted as an afterthought after the debut of the new model "Supercharged Supersports" at the BARC Easter race meeting at Brooklands that year.
Not just the large plates behind the seats, but also floor reinforcing straps fitted to the top surface of the floor above the rear chassis cross-member.
The car in Canada before restoration....
Behind the seats
The floor straps
Just visible in this pic in the spray booth
This factory pic of a brand new TT in 1930 shows the rivets that fix both types...