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#420566 07/01/17 06:05 PM
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If you have a Plus 8 on the Aero chassis and fitted with the Morgan rack you will know that removing the rack leaves a pair of "prongs" sticking up.

This photos shows what i mean, and with the rear cover removed for an annual clean inside:



Another view with the cover on and from the side.



I felt this looked untidy and after some thought made up a single bar to bridge the gap.

I used 15mm copper water pipe, with a couple of soldered joints. Why copper tube? Simply because I had some bits in the garage and it is easy to work with.

Painted silver to match the roll bar here it is:



Looks OK, certainly much better than the two prongs.
it needs to be chrome and without joints!
I also wonder if it should curve up from the rear panel so it stands a bit higher.

And from the top:



I'll think about it for a while, listen to comments and then see if I can find "someone" to make it!

Let me know what you think!


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How about turning it into a rear badge bar Peter?

For overspill!


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Originally Posted By milligoon
How about turning it into a rear badge bar Peter?

For overspill!


EXACTLY !


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I'd have one. I drive around without my rack for 99.99% of the time and therefore this idea is ideal. I did mention to Cain about designing such a thing - you've saved him the trouble! smile


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Very nice Peter.
How about just spraying it with shiny chrome paint?
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nice job Peter thumbs

I agree it might benefit from standing slightly 'prouder' from the cover.

Why not make it up in ready chromed, copper water pipe - the type they use for showers, etc. when it's going to be on display.....?

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Lovely job..!

Yes to making it a bit more 'proud' off the body, and yes to a badge bar mounting point..

Nice one!


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Does tidy the rear up. Badge bar idea is neat.


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nice neat job.
It is def an improvement on the prongs.


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Well done Peter. Looks much better.

I've been meaning to get around to sorting something along those lines for my Plus 8 for sometime!


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