[6pack] Soft top too tight?

[Greg Gelhar]

Al,

I replaced the top on my '73 TR6 two years back. I intensionally installed
it on the loose side, now it is just right. I have owned Triumphs before
and have never seen one that the top got looser over time.Cold weather can
make putting the top up a nightmare. If the glue is still fresh, now is the
time to rework it.


Greg Gelhar
Osseo, MN


> Subject: [6pack] Soft top too tight?
>
>   Folks, I am in the final stages of installing a new soft top. I was
> dreading a floppy mess, so was careful to tighten everything up at
> the headliner before gluing. I may have over done it. The top can
> barely be secured with two people working hard to get the latches in
> and secured before it pops off again. And (per the instructions I was
> following) the side snaps are not even attached yet. I expect that is
> going to make it even tighter.
>
> So, my question is... what is the collected wisdom on a top that is
> initially very tight. Is this no big deal, it will loosen up with
> time and use? Or have I made a mistake here and will be doomed in
> the winter when things are cold and shrink up? Should I pull off the
> glued headliner and start over? Can I use something like a heat gun
> to loosen the top without redoing the glue? etc, etc. Any advice
> appreciated.
>
>    Al Plueddemann