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SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Martin Prior - 30-01-2020
I'm just setting up to make the metalwork for a batch of sunroof sliding panels for RP and Ruby models.
I have some apparently inconsistent measurements, so before making the prototypes, I want to double-check the overall external width and length of the siding panels for both the Mk1 ARQ and Mk2 ARR Rubies.
Can anyone help, please?
RE: SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Colin Morgan - 30-01-2020
On my 1937 Mk2 ARR Ruby, the top panel measures 27 5/8" front to back, and across it is 34 1/2" at the front and 34 1/4" at the rear. This is measuring round the curve of the roof and includes the thin single layer of the covering. So far as I know, the frame is original - without the covering it looks similar to others I have seen.
Colin
RE: SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Martin Prior - 30-01-2020
Thanks, Colin. The width ties up with mine, but yours is an inch longer front-to back, which is what I hoped to hear!
Confirmation of my belief that the ARQ panel is the same size as the ARR would be much appreciated!
RE: SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Steve kay - 31-01-2020
Martin
Are these pictures any help? Just snapped under the workshop light but I hope still decipherable. The lighting crew are not on duty this morning. They might be at the side of the road between Clyro and Brilley long after midnight, filming a group of protesters chanting to passing Measham drivers "What do we want? Safe LEDs! When do we want them? Now!"
RE: SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Martin Prior - 31-01-2020
Many thanks, Steve. The car appears to be a Mk1 - is that correct?
RE: SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Steve kay - 31-01-2020
Martin, it is indeed.
RE: SUNROOF MEASUREMENTS - Martin Prior - 01-02-2020
Thanks, Colin and Steve, for your help. This has enabled us to make good progress on the prototype sliding panel.