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Re: Correct top

To: James Pickard <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Correct top
From: Lester Ewing <lewing@sport.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 13:02:46 -0600
Yes and no..

the top will have a metal bar in the front that goes under the lip of  
the windshield.  As I understand it most tops newly ordered do not  
come with the metal bar.  Check and see..

Lester

.. with only 2 studs..


On Dec 8, 2006, at 12:53 PM, James Pickard wrote:

> I need help in selecting the correct top to order for my Bug-eye.   
> It is
> registered as a 1959, but that is dubious.  More importantly, it is
> AN5L/12109, but with the variety of parts on this puppy, I'm not  
> even sure
> that is important.  Mine has the two windshield studs.  I'm looking  
> at tops
> on page 15 of the Victoria British catalog, and there are two tops  
> listed
> for the Bug-eye, 9-318-BB for the '58, and 9-317-BB for '59-'61.   
> Anyone
> have an idea as to the difference?  The girl at VB sure didn't know.
>
> Also, what else do I need besides the top?  I have a frame, but  
> surely there
> is something more to attach the top to the windshield besides those  
> two
> little studs.  Isn't there?
>
> Jim Pickard
> B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
> AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
> 2003 Mini Cooper
> Lafayette, LA




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