Upper Body Structure

@R Thorpe posted:

Are any of our replicas reinforced with structure above the shortened VW pan and frame?

All of them have some structure. Some more than others, but the vast majority have a very significant "subframe".

Stan,

Thank you for your reply, is there a picture or diagram of said structure?  

I've posted this several times - FF/CMC sub-frame

I did search but found nothing. I'm wondering if structure can be picked up behind the seats and a cross  bar spanning behind the seats could be added so one could attach  shoulder seatbelts?

Yes - it's about a 2x2" steel piece welded either side.  I ran a diagonal steel strap from it to rear to fix/prevent butt sag.  Add the stainless steel Miata "roll bar" to it for looks.

not my style, but a horizontal piece of steel tubing wouldn't hurt the rigidity of the structure. just above shoulder height for harness attachment

Took this screenshot from somewhere on this site, but can’t seem to find it again:

^ Those are Sypders.

Very cool. Thank you

It's a comparo of the Beck/TR frame(3" ladder) versus the Vintage(smaller tubes but more of them). Definitely Spyders all.