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Here's the 'Mohair' offcut:

Very little science to this. A simple rectangle with the rear corners sliced so they don't protrude. It's single thickness, so a bit flimsy, but I'll look into that again when I get some more aerosol glue.
The front corners are held up by short straps onto the hood side rails, using one of the studs each side normally used by the hood when it's up.

I keep a small stock of hood fasteners (for emergency use), so this has cost nothing.........well, today, anyway.

Compare the next two photos with those above without the half-half tonneau.

Neat!

Well, the prototype windstop has needed further development. The original 4mm perspex was a tad too flimsy so I've upgraded to 5mm. I've also developed some improved brackets.
This is how the prototype (4mm) ended up, after trimming with IRS0826 courtesy of COH Baines Ltd. I couldn't get used to the raw edge, even though it was polished..........


These were the final Mk1 brackets. Note the neoprene buffers......



This arrangement worked well, but not quite well enough.

If anyone would like to try this prototype, and we can meet up next year, you're welcome to give it a try. It works with big rectangulat head restraints - but I'm not sure how well it would cope with the latest elegant restraints....

More to follow.....

I must say, its looking very good Dave

These are the Mk2 brackets. Still perspex, although I've concluded that 1/4" aluminium would be more durable, and I just happen to have some in the offcuts box, so maybe when I have more time. If these were made from alloy plate, and the stainless angle brackets were productionised, it would make a viable product, maybe with a tinted film.

Here we have the slightly larger bracket, slightly smaller locating hole, and bigger stainless angle bracket.


You can also see the full with neoprene buffer - topside at the front, and underneath at the rear. This also pinches the head restraint stalk and provides a firm location. This neoprene is standard density kneeling mat from 'outdoor/hiking' shops.


The horizontal fasteners have wider spacers and bigger diameter washers to spread the load. (Compare with earlier photos).


You can see here that the IRS0826 neoprene edging, which is round, really adds to the 'product'.........


And on the final photo, you can also see my 'half-half' tonneau which fiils the gap between hood cover and windstop. I'll be getting some edging fitted to this as a final touch.

Dave - Some impressive work here. I always use my tonneau with the passenger side covered, I put up with having to remove the head rest every time, and making sure the seat belt is not caught. This of course means that I would not be able to use your windstop. (we have spoken of this before). Keep up the good work.

I decided to edge the half-half tonneau with Twillfast fixed with aerosol adhesive (sourced at Maplins).

This is how it looks - (those white specks of dust are annoying......)


And I extended the fasteners to make sure it won't 'pop off' on the road.
Here's one relaxing on the hood cover:


This is how it looks fitted (offside). The loop under the hood frame puts the load sideways to the fasteners making it less likely to pop off, and the low location allows the hood cover to fit easily over the top. This is an improvement over the original solution.


I've taken the other piece of Twillfast to the trimmer today to have it stitched-edged. Hopefully he'll get it done for next Saturday. Fingers Crossed..........

Nice job Dave, Mrs W will be over the moon with that.

MrsW is gagging for a ride...........

OOOOOer missus.......

great idear, and no vibration?
what do do if i have no head protection an my 4/4 from 1985, you have a recomandation?