roscoe said:
I'M really looking for protection in a slow speed front end collision. Something that might keep my chest off of that beautiful trafficator. If anyone has already solved this issue I'd love a description or photo. On the other hand maybe it is simply a risk worth taking in order to finish the restoration and just drive the car. In the aviation world there is a saying that at some point it is time to fire the engineers and just go fly the airplane.
JOn
'You'd better hope that it is a "slow speed front end collision".
Note that the steering column itself extends to nearly the front of the car. Being firmly belted in could just as likely result in you being held in place while the whole steering column is driven back into your body.
Cape International has a U jointed collapsible steering column which would do much to prevent getting speared, if you are "really" concerned.
These cars just weren't made when collision safety was much of a consideration. A cosmetic roll bar won't help much either, if the car gets upside down. The windshield will certainly collapse & offer no protection.
I guess it's a matter of what makes you feel safe. Or "just go fly the airplane".
D