That sounds about right.
And I like to wrap the frame in soft, flannel cloths so that the frame
doesn't rub against the plastic windows.
At our Triumph Register meeting a few weeks ago, we had a guest 'speaker' a
guy who does tops-does a lovely job installing zip out windows into TR4
hoods. Anyway, he said that whenyou have the plastic windows that are
clouded or scratched and such, to use carnuba wax on them! Clears them right
up! I haven't tried it yet, but a couple of the guys at the meeting said
they had-and it works great!
Just thought I'd pass that on...
Laura G.
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: Suzie <suzie_bear@hotmail.com>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: Putting Top Down
>
> Hi Pat
> I've been nagged at by several people about folding the top properly. This
seems to involve undoing all snaps (including those holding the frame to the
hood-sticks) and unzipping the rear window if you have one. Then pull the
hood up and backwards a little as you fold the hood-frame down. The bit
you're holding at that time then gets drawn forward over the hood-frame. It
should then be possible to fold the corners in along the vinyl between the
triangular windows & the rear one so that none of the clear parts are folded
in any way.
>
> Hope that makes some sense, I'm describing this from memory.
>
> Suzie
>
>
> Patrick wrote:
>
>
> >
> > Hi All
> > What is the proper way to put the Top down on a 74 Spitfire (70's)
> >
> > I think I am damaging the 2 triangular plastic windows.
> >
> > Thnx
> > Pat
> >
> >
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