This is quite similar to what we use on our DHCs for 40 years. In the front
it goes over the windshield and attaches to the Door handles (in the front
on a DHC). In the rear of the two seater DHC an elastic band goes around
the fuel filler and on the sides (tightly fitted) around the door hinge. On
the four seater DHC the rear straps go down to the rear bumper. We started
doing that with our '59 DHC (we bought new) because we did not want to put
tonneau cover snaps in the wood window surrounds.
Gerry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William G. Lamb, III [SMTP:lambroving@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Sunday, June 06, 1999 8:36 PM
> To: Morgan Mailing List
> Subject: Cockpit Storm Cover
>
>
> Some time ago many of you may recall inquiries I made to this
> 'List' regarding the various storm covers I had observed on cars
> at Duxford during HalMog last year. After 'torturing' Melvyn Rutter
> at length, he agreed to have a go at making one for me which he
> could also sell as an accessory. All this took some time because
> he could not find the proper nylon to suit this application.
>
> Since late March I have been using this cover whenever I park
> because it can be fitted quickly, (30 seconds), works with or
> without sidescreens and headrests, keeps the sun off the hides,
> and seems to deter unwanted attention. So, it is not just useful
> for protection from a shower.
>
> The cover is tailored to the shape of the windscreen, goes over
> the scuttle, attached by an adjustable elastic cord and hook to
> the rear bonnet knob. In the middle there is a slit which is slipped
> over the mirror and sealed with velcro with a snap at the end of
> the seam. The cover extends over the rear deck as far as the third
> brake light or spare, secured by another elastic cord and hook
> which attaches to a hole in the rear wheels or spoke. It is designed
> to avoid damaging paintwork and is thin enough to fold into a
> small space for storage.
>
> Everything is a compromise; on the negative side, my Plus 8
> has 16" alloys and is therefore 5' 7" wide, so the rear of the
> cover could stand to be a couple of inches wider so that the
> nylon rather than the knotted elastic cord would rest on the
> edge of the rear wings. Also, as there is no secure attachment
> in the middle to a sidescreen knob like some of the covers
> I have seen, it can flap in a stiff breeze and allow debris to
> be blown into the car, but does not seem to damage the
> paintwork. It is meant to be a universal cover for two-seaters,
> so I imagine that this is the best fit possible.
>
> At a recent Morgan 3/4 Group 'dust-off' in New Jersey, the
> cover seemed to have a number of admirers. When I asked
> Melvyn whether he had received any orders from the U.S.,
> he said that he had not, but has also not gotten round to
> gearing up production. Melvyn said that he hoped to have
> plenty on hand for his big party in June, after which he will
> also be advertising the covers for two and four-seaters.
>
> The cost via air mail to the U.S. was around 85 BRP.
> Perhaps some others on this 'List' will also find such a
> unique cover useful. I only wish I could attend Melvyn's
> party as he is quite a good host. Maybe, with luck,
> MOG 2000 in Canterbury!
>
> William G. Lamb, III
> Land Rover Specialist
> NAS 4.0 Litre Plus 8
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