[Roadsters] new (old) top

[robert k. smith]

hi oliver, lay the top on the car with the top frame up, and attached to
bow and see if it looks like it will reach the snaps and twisties, and
 if there is enough material to wrap over the bow. if it looks short, you can
always drill new holes in the top frame, pivot arms. measure
1 inch up and drill a hole in each arm. be sure the hole is
centered as you can see there is not much room to be
off center. use a scratch awl and a hammer to mark
the drill spots, and start with a small bit. i always install the
top loose, to allow for future shrinkage. (im assuming the car
is a tall windshield, and doesnt have an adjustable bracket
attached to the body.)
                                    best of luck, bob smith,ohio.


> From: aultgc at att.net
> To: sumton at sbcglobal.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:19:37 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] new (old) top
>
> Oliver,
>
> I presume the top fasteners have not been installed in the top. If the top
> has been properly stored, I don't think any special measures are required.
> As long as that is the case, the installer should be able to compensate for
> any shrinkage which may have taken place with age when he/she installs the
> fasteners. (My one concession to political correctness w.r.t. gender
> neutrality for the day.)
>
> (I once bought an NOS tonneau for my '66, and, as it was a factory part, the
> fasteners were already installed. When I finally got around to using it,
> the fasteners at the dash end are nearly impossible to attach.)
>
> FWIW, having once installed a top on my '66, I would recommend having a
> professional do it . Oh, I got it done, but it was a _____ of a job, and I
> never was completely happy with the way the side lights in the rear
aligned.
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "oliver" <sumton at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Datsun" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 9:49 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] new (old) top
>
>
> > hi.
> >
> > I purchased a top in 2004. I'm sure I'm the only one who ends up taking
> > this
> > long to get the car to a state where I can actually install it!
> >
> > the top has been unopened, in the box, since july of 2004 (I just looked
> > at
> > the shipping label). its been stored in various dry places of various
> > temperatures (this is Dallas).
> >
> > any thoughts on procedure starting with opening the box for the first
> > time?
> >
> > thanks!
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