> As for leaks, I had a similar problem with my 72 Spit which I solved
> by running two strips of double sided foam tape, sold for sealing
> pickup truck caps to the truck bed, across the top of the windshield
> frame. No leaks in two years.
> Richard Jackson (USA version)
> 72 Spitfire MK IV
I bought an original type seal from John Kipping Spares in Coventry for 7 pound
no water gets in now.......
Richard Jackson (The original English version).
'73 Spitfire MK IV
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>Subject: Lights and Leaks
>Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk> at Internet-Mail
>Date: 9/12/95 1:23 AM
>Good Afternoon folks,
>Having spent this weekend in the Yorkshire dales with the hood down (yes the
>sun was shining), I was impressed with the handling of the spit. around the
>country lanes, especially when I sorted out the tyre preassures.
>Returning home on Sunday night, I was less than impressed by the general lack
>of visiblity caused by the torrential rain, coupled with the poor headlamps.
>Firstly, has anybody fitted the halogen conversion kit...and how good is the
>improvement?
>Secondly, as mentioned, I was stuck on the motorway in torrential rain, with
>the soft top letting in more than I would like. I expect the odd tear and poor
>fitting parts to let a little water in, but was suprised by the amount of water
>coming in under the front of the hood, sneaking under the front of the frame.
>(Mostly onto my wife, adding to my misery.)
>Does anybody have any tips to reduce water invasion...or does anybody have a
>spare hard top for sale (pref B.R.G. to avoid the need for a respray)?
>Call me soft, call me a whimp, or preferably, call me with a solution.
>Thanks,
>Chris.
> 1977 - Spitfire 1500 with Overdrive.
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