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Re: Spitfire Hard tops

To: Chris Oliver <coliver@sprintmail.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire Hard tops
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 07:10:04 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Chris writes:
>I was asked today if a factory Spit 1500 hardtop could be fitted with
>the soft top still attached to the car.  Now I know the soft top has to
>be down, but I don't really know the answer.  Can the hard top go on
>with the soft one still attached to the car.  I know it can be done with
>a TR6.
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Chris,
The simple answer is yes.  When I had the factory hardtop for my 72 I used
to leave the softop folded when I had the hard top on.  There is even a
factory boot for the softtop in this position with the hard top installed,
that I used.



Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net

72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle)

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