I did a Robbins on my '72 recently. It worked out well,
but I could have easily blown it. I followed
the directions in the Porter/Williams "Spitfire, GT6
(et al.) Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration" book.
Some tips:
1: Get it TIGHT.
2: See how the old one was put on. Take notes or pictures as you remove it.
3: Take advantage of the opportunity to repaint and fix up the frame.
4: I think it is better to fit the back/side snaps after you fit the middle
part of the
back and the front.
5: Spend the $19.95 and get a new rubber header seal.
6: Use the yellow glue (I used Permatex "Super" Weatherstrip Adhesive. The
Permatex
non-Super weatherstrip adhesive is not good enough.)
7: Do when the temp is at least 70 degrees, but not really hot.
Doug Braun
'72 Spit
At 07:28 PM 4/18/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Fellow Listers,
>
>Just received a brand new Robbins top for "Quirky", the '72 Spit. Lo and
>behold, no instructions, which, as I understand, is the way they come.
>
>Should the top be installed at a shop, or can an average person do it ?
>
>If the latter, a source for instructions ?
>
>TIA...Ken C
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