Jason,
I also installed a new top on my TR250 this weekend. A couple of
additional points. 1. Why doesn't the instruction sheet that comes with
the top include even a basic picture of the assembly process, 2. along
the same line why doesn't the top manufacturer use the same
assembly/part names as found in the Bentley manual or parts catalogues?
As far as your comments regarding the rear window being slack. My
installation was similar. The top I purchased has a zip out window and I
think this slack is a by-product of the design. I couldn't get it tight
either.
I agree though, for a long weekend's job (I also had to rebuild/paint
the frame) the result was very satisfying.
Ed Cordes
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>From: Jason Clark[SMTP:gjclark@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu]
>Sent: Monday, July 07, 1997 12:07 PM
>To: tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu
>Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Convertible top installation
>
>Installed the new top on my TR8 this weekend. With the assistance of my
>so's father, it took about 8 hours (including two trips to the hardware
>store to purchase different sized pop rivets) Installation was actually a
>lot simpler than I expected. After removing the old top, we began by
>attaching the metal bar at the back of the rear window, and then affixing
>the snaps on the corner windows. The pilot holes on the Crown top I
>purchased are pretty much wishful thinking. I think I'm going to fill
>them in with vinyl repair stuff before they decide to expand. Then we
>glued the front of the top down to the front support piece and folded it
>over and riveted it in place.
>
>For a couple of complete novices, it doesn't look too bad. I don't like
>the way the last corner on the front turned out - I think we got the
>crease in the wrong place. The rear window hangs a bit looser than I'd
>like, too, but I expect shrinkage will take care of that. I also wish
>we'd given a slightly greater allowance for shrinkage on the snaps. All
>things considered, though, I'm very happy with the results for $140 and an
>afternoon's work.
>
>
>-jason
>
>Jason Clark
>gjclark@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu
>
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