Gurney Bubble
Business took me to Detroit a couple of weeks ago, so a trip to visit Fran became a part of the agenda. The new RCR Facility is impressive. Fran gave me a tour and was a gracious host, as usual. There were several GT 40s in the works, the 917, several Super Lite coupes and various and sundry other goodies. The Superlite does indeed look even better in three dimensions than in photos. The fiberglass finish on the black color car was excellent. This is an impressive car, although I remain partial to the reproductions like the GT and 917.
During my visit with Fran, I noted that Ryan had grown another inch or two, or so it seemed, since we started the project and that we may need a Gurney bubble. No sooner said than done, and out pops a bubble. “There are no problems, only solutions.” So a Gurney bubble, along with a few other bits, accompanied me on the 10 hour drive home.
Now the dilemma. We are considering two possible installation options and need some guidance.
1. The “race car” look: This would involve trimming the flat surface around the perimeter of the bubble but leaving about a half inch rim and then glassing it in place. The edge of the rim would remain (although smoothed and rounded slightly to look professional). Faux rivets or stainless button head screws would be added around the perimeter of the rim to create the illusion of it being held in place with rivets. The edge of the rim would remain visible.
2. The ‘refined’ look. This would involve cutting out the bubble and carefully fitting and glassing it in place so it blends in with the roof without any rims or edges showing. No faux rivets.
I am looking for some thoughts, comments or suggestions. I am leaning a bit toward the ‘race car look.’
Business took me to Detroit a couple of weeks ago, so a trip to visit Fran became a part of the agenda. The new RCR Facility is impressive. Fran gave me a tour and was a gracious host, as usual. There were several GT 40s in the works, the 917, several Super Lite coupes and various and sundry other goodies. The Superlite does indeed look even better in three dimensions than in photos. The fiberglass finish on the black color car was excellent. This is an impressive car, although I remain partial to the reproductions like the GT and 917.
During my visit with Fran, I noted that Ryan had grown another inch or two, or so it seemed, since we started the project and that we may need a Gurney bubble. No sooner said than done, and out pops a bubble. “There are no problems, only solutions.” So a Gurney bubble, along with a few other bits, accompanied me on the 10 hour drive home.
Now the dilemma. We are considering two possible installation options and need some guidance.
1. The “race car” look: This would involve trimming the flat surface around the perimeter of the bubble but leaving about a half inch rim and then glassing it in place. The edge of the rim would remain (although smoothed and rounded slightly to look professional). Faux rivets or stainless button head screws would be added around the perimeter of the rim to create the illusion of it being held in place with rivets. The edge of the rim would remain visible.
2. The ‘refined’ look. This would involve cutting out the bubble and carefully fitting and glassing it in place so it blends in with the roof without any rims or edges showing. No faux rivets.
I am looking for some thoughts, comments or suggestions. I am leaning a bit toward the ‘race car look.’