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[Sandyman]

Thanks for the input John. I am not planning to plumb directly into the carb. Just blow air into the air filter area. Still to big for that?

[jbcollier]

No, not at all, just thought you could reduce the size a bit and make it more aesthetically pleasing.

[Sandyman]

Great feedback.  Thanks. How much closer to the roof do you think I can go? I am trying to mimic the front grill but upside down.

[jbcollier]

I'd go as close as you can.  The air flow is clean over the roof.

Some inspiration:

[Sandyman]

Love the pictures. With the way the Europa trunk opens any ideas on how to make a quick disconnect?

[jbcollier]

Normal vent screen out, foam seal for paint protection, moulded in "hooks" at the rear and a padded hook on a thumbscrew at the front.

[GavinT]

Fiat Abarth from the 60's.
This one is being used for cabin ventilation but it looks smart enough, I thought.

[Sandyman]

Gavin, thanks for the input.

[Sandyman]

Restyled air scoop. All suggestions welcome.

[Sandyman]

This style allows the Rear deck to be lifted with out removing scoop.

[gideon]

Being able to lift the rear deck sounds like a good, practical attribute.  I know I'd be more tempted to try something like this if I didn't have to remove it every time I opened the engine cover.  It also gives you more options for the fixing hardware and the chance to hide most of it under the deck.  I wonder if a taller, narrower "mouth" wouldn't provide better flow into the "neck" of the air scoop, but I'm probably just picking nits.  I think it looks promising.

[jbcollier]

Wow, looks good.  You’ll get plenty of air through that.

[Sandyman]

Thanks JB. Gideon, I am trying to mimic the look of the front grill to give it a "period correct" look. If you look at the air flow over the roof (Look up Wind Tunnel test) it stays very close to the roof. The next job is to design the under side attachment and deflector to bathe the carb. air cleaner in cool air. I will also flair the bottom edge so I can add foam to protect the paint.
Sandy

[jbcollier]

Make a mold, sell 'em, retire early, smoking expensive cigars!

[Sandyman]

Lunch break at the ski hill today. She got lots of attention.