Re: FOUND: Monocoque No. ?
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:13 am
Meyers Manx sold a opening hood like it at one time.
They did make them or even have a mold for them.
From what I understand Mel (I don't remember is last name at the moment, it may be Baker) has the mold (or one like it) on an island off the coast of European continent (England).
I like my Kick Out with it opening hood (bonnet). It is different then the Mono's that tilts in the front. Safer in some respect as the hood will not fly up if left unlatched. I have no proof that this has ever happen with Mono's hood, but seeing other vehicles where the air has folded back the hood when not latched.
Having an opening hood does make more room for storage and not having to stand on your head to work on the wiring. Having seen 3 of the Mono's in Big Bear they are a work of art. Chris's Mono really stands out as a great restoration and functional buggy. Having been to visit and work with Bruce & Winnie on the Raffle Kick Out SS, I had the time to really look at OLD RED and talk with Bruce about his building of it. With his background of boat building you can see how he used it on building a buggy. The cast aluminum pieces that Bruce design, and had made really caught my eye. My Brother was a molder in the Navy and I saw the work involve from making a pattern to the end of the process. It a lot of work.
I cannot wait until the book that Bruce is writing is publish. His life story has many exciting adventures with buggies being only part of it.
I am sure Scott's Mono will be great when it restoration is finished.
They did make them or even have a mold for them.
From what I understand Mel (I don't remember is last name at the moment, it may be Baker) has the mold (or one like it) on an island off the coast of European continent (England).
I like my Kick Out with it opening hood (bonnet). It is different then the Mono's that tilts in the front. Safer in some respect as the hood will not fly up if left unlatched. I have no proof that this has ever happen with Mono's hood, but seeing other vehicles where the air has folded back the hood when not latched.
Having an opening hood does make more room for storage and not having to stand on your head to work on the wiring. Having seen 3 of the Mono's in Big Bear they are a work of art. Chris's Mono really stands out as a great restoration and functional buggy. Having been to visit and work with Bruce & Winnie on the Raffle Kick Out SS, I had the time to really look at OLD RED and talk with Bruce about his building of it. With his background of boat building you can see how he used it on building a buggy. The cast aluminum pieces that Bruce design, and had made really caught my eye. My Brother was a molder in the Navy and I saw the work involve from making a pattern to the end of the process. It a lot of work.
I cannot wait until the book that Bruce is writing is publish. His life story has many exciting adventures with buggies being only part of it.
I am sure Scott's Mono will be great when it restoration is finished.