BE Nerf Bars

[twas_brillig]

A front bumper was an option (apparently) in Canada and our two bug-eyes are lacking them. Can anyone advise of some sort of nerf bar approach to provide at least a bit of protection (searching the Forum wasn't successful)? Thanks, Doug

 

[smaceng]

My first BE used nerf bars from a VW with the bottom legs cut off. This worked with the forward tilting bonnet. I can get a picture if you want. I think the bars came from JC whitney.....that is how long ago it was!
Scott in CA

 

[nomad]

I know exactly what you are looking for. I was thinking of making some up from a junk yard anti sway bar so that they would spring back after contact. One of many gettoit projects!

Kurt.

 

[Rut]

I think that the rear Bugeye bumperettes look good on the front as well...someone posted a picture sometime ago.
Rut

Found it! https://bugeyeguy.com/sold-bugeyes/zippy-1960-austin-healey-sprite-for-sale/14056

 

[twas_brillig]

Those bumperettes do look nice, but I expect that they're mounted to the nose piece rather than the frame, so wouldn't provide much protection. Sure increases the 'cuteness' factor though. Doug

 

[Rut]

Those bumperettes do look nice, but I expect that they're mounted to the nose piece rather than the frame, so wouldn't provide much protection. Sure increases the 'cuteness' factor though. Doug

True that!

 

[JPSmit]

Those bumperettes do look nice, but I expect that they're mounted to the nose piece rather than the frame, so wouldn't provide much protection. Sure increases the 'cuteness' factor though. Doug

Protection is not a word we often here when it comes to Spridgets - just sayin'