How about tunnel.....
Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 8/24/99 3:20:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> justincook@yahoo.com writes:
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> << What is the correct pronunciation for tonneau?
>
> Also, are the tonneau bars really necessary to support the cover? I
> would imagine that the snaps might be enough to keep it in place for
> light-duty use (just keep the sun and dust out for a few hours at a
> time). Also I would guess I could make one (again for light duty use)
> for a lot less than I see them being sold for. >>
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> Say, TON-O with the accent on either syllable, or with equal accent on both.
> I've heard it all three ways.
>
> No, the support bars really only keep water from pooling on top if it rains.
> I never had them on my Sunbeam or my TR4A, and, come to think of it, I don't
> have them for my Midget! But my Midget is a '77 with headrests. I guess if
> you rely on the ton-o to keep the car clean and dry because you don't have a
> hood (Hi, Larry and Larry!) you might want them.
>
> Allen Hefner
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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