Depending on how fussy you are about wrinkles, you might also consider
taking it to an auto upholstery shop. For about one hour of labor you can
get it fitted professionally.
Note that if you get it too warm when fitting it, you may not be able to
stretch it enough to latch the header when cold (below 50 F).
FWIW...
Stuart MacMillan had this to say:
>These tops have to be warmed up so they are soft and pliable enough to
>install properly. The critical fit is at the header rail, where the top
>must be gently stretched as you place it onto the contact cement.
>Installing the top on nice sunny day (in the sun, of course) is the
>easiest way I've found, but I've also seen pros use heat lamps to warm
>and soften the top just before stretching into place.
>
>It's not a difficult job, just take your time, and maybe get copy of
>Porter's "Guide to MGB Purchase and Restoration" for a good discussion
>of this procedure.
>
>--
>Stuart MacMillan
>Seattle
>
>'84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1
>'65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969)
>'74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly)
>
>Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM):
>'72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
>'64 MGB (Son's)
>
>Stripped and gone but their parts live on:
>'68 MGB, '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
>
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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