In my Miata handbook they don't recommend lowering or raising the top in
temps below 45* unless it's in a heated garage.
Leave the top up for a little while to stretch and take a fit. I disagree
that a new top should be looser than tighter as tops stretch just like shoes
do after usage. Wetting down a canvas top will enable it to stretch more.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <SPL311RDST@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: While on the subject of tops - another Q re canvas
> Must be top day eh ?
>
> Got a question re: canvas tops. We've been helping our buddy Harvey get
his
> car in running order finally.... just had the nice canvas (robbins, I
> believe) put on the car. The shop did real nice job of fitting the top -
> looks great. (Tinkers in Mesa) However.... they put it on fairly taut.
> I've only dealt w/ the ins & outs of the vinyl tops myself. If this was a
> vinyl top, there'd be no way in hell of getting back on when it got cold
out.
> I've always told folks better a little loose on initial fit, than too
tight.
> So I guess the question is....
>
> How does a canvas top compare to vinyl for change in temperature
> shrinkage/stretching ?? Does a canvas top also need a good long, warm,
> "settling in" period like a vinyl top would ? ( Should I tell Harvey to
> please leave the top ON the car for a few weeks? - It will be living in
the
> garage). Is he gonna be in trouble come Dec. when he wants to put the top
> up/down ? ( Haven't had the top on my car for over a year now - I don't
> consider these things much anymore <G>)
>
> Laurie :-)
> 70 SPL311
> AzROC
> Chandler, AZ
>
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