I found if you use a paint can opener to push the rubber seal into the
channel it's a simple 5 min. job to replace the front gasket. Just put one
side of the gasket into the channel and use the rounded end of the opener
to seat the other side.
Does anyone make a top with a metal window zipper? The plastic ones don't
last too long or maybe I'm too ham fisted with them.
John
71 TR6
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> From: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>
> To: MR DANIEL R CAREY <QAZX57A@prodigy.com>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: SPIT Convertible top Advice needed
> Date: Thursday, July 02, 1998 7:13 PM
>
>
> MR DANIEL R CAREY wrote:
> >
> > gonna buy a replacement top...nobody will replace the windows in my
> > old one
> > looking at AMCO and Robbins
> > any pointers?
>
> You'll need a pop-rivet gun, electric drill & glue
>
> > any helps with installation hints
>
> BTDThis a few times, most recently a couple of weeks ago. This last
> time I tried an AMCO. I found it the easiest to install. The snaps
> are already installed in the top. The holes are already punched for
> the three snap / metal bar rear attachement. The front edge is pre-
> marked with a reference line. The top seems to be good quality as
> well.
>
> > how do i get the front edge of the old top away from the metal frame?
>
> Pull the rubber seal out from it's retaining channel. Drill out the
> pop-rivets that fasten the three channel sections to the front header
> rail (could be screws here instead). Peel away the front of the old
> top from header rail (it's probably been glued, and may tear).
>
> > should i save the rear metal strip that attached to the car?
>
> Absolutely, you'll need it. Same drill to remove it from fabric.
> If your new top is an AMCO, you will have to enlarge the three holes
> slightly to accomodate the machine screws that they use to attach the
> rear snaps.
>
> > are replacemnt tops nice and tight...or do i have to play?
>
> You decide how tight to make it. The AMCO "pre-marked" line at the
> front makes this part a lot easier. But it's only a guide. I fitted
> mine about 1/2 inch "tighter" than their instruction call out.
>
> The tricky bit is getting that rubber seal back in the retaining
> channels. It takes *lots* of patience and perseverance, especially
> if fitting a new piece of rubber here.
>
> > best prices for a top?
>
> British Parts NorthWest had the best price I could find.
>
> Good Luck,
> Bob
>
>
> --
> Bob Sykes
> "You can't beat your brains for entertainment."
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