For some time after inspiration from the ‘Grand Master’ a.k.a. Dave Wellings I decided that I too wanted to create a Wind Deflector for my car and try and reduce the buffeting that appears to come from the turbulence (and from SWMBO to be honest!)
I was impressed with Dave’s acrylic model and was then saw the version that Williams are offering one,although I was not struck by the ‘curvacousness’ of the design but gathered it was from an MX5. (All to our own, we have many choices in a Morgan!)
I decided to venture on to eBay and see what I could sniff out and came across this being offered
(a new MGF Deflector with fittings) and with helpful advise from the seller who has a wide range of deflectors available I discovered that this might be a viable proposition.
So, I 'bit the bullet' and purchased at £ 129.99 plus £ 18 postage
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It arrived quickly and then the planning started
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Needless to say what was required was a bracket to fit on the inside of the rear wheel arches in the luggage space to carry the plastic fittings. These had a simple bolt fixing so it was not difficult. The critical thing was the height to get maximum coverage (effect) and to be able to still fit the (traditional popper) hood without removing. After several attempts this was achieved and the brackets fabricated out of aluminium offcuts and sprayed black.
The deflector is designed to be removed easily (with two wing bolts) and I also made a carpet lined section in the underside of the sloping rear panel and the screen slides in easily and protected when not required.
The panel is ‘loose fitted’ with some angle section runners so that when the screen is out or removed the luggage can be maximised by simply loading the back shelf forcing it back.
Overall I am very pleased with the outcome.
It is effective (as much as these can be), the safety belt is not obstructed, the hood can be erected ‘easily’ with it still attached if required. It can be stowed away securely and I think it looks neat as well.
The standard tonneau is simply rolled up and by using rubber ‘bungies’ from a camping shop for fitting to tents ...
.. it can be neatly fixed to the rear of the car to protect the items inside the luggage area. When you arrive somewhere and want to cover the car, remove the wind deflector and stow away , remove the headrests as usual and roll out the tonneau, “Simples”!
