[Healeys] BJ8 Hood Help

[Charlie Frazer]

Joe,
Thanks for your suggestion.
I didn't see an article by Rich C on tops, though there is one by him
on interior installation.
There is a set of instructions about tops with some helpful
information, but it's a scan from an old box and doesn't address my
concerns.
I appreciate your reply anyway.
Thanks for taking the time.
Charlie


On Jan 27, 2008, at 4:58 AM, jomar healey wrote:

Jim Werner's page has instructions from Rich Chrysler  
http://hometown.aol.com/bgahc/jimwerner.html


Joe
BN1 #923 Coronet CReam
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Bj8 Just a great car

Charlie Frazer <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu> wrote:
> figured out that I was missing a part. The U-shaped "rear retaining
> bow" that attaches to the rear frame bow was not on my top when I took
> it apart.
>
> Can anyone help me with answers to a few questions, and ideally a
> couple of pictures?
>
> It appears the purpose of the U-shaped retaining bow that fits onto the
> rear top bow is to cover and secure the lifting strip that's part of
> the top itself. But I don't understand how the webbing is finished
> under or around the top bow.
>
> The Moss installation tape says the the retaining bow is screwed to the
> rear frame bow, but they offer pop rivets for this attachment. The two
> cars I've been able to look at both had rivets holding the U-shaped bow
> in place.
> Which is correct?
>
> What is the function of the 2 small web retaining clips on the third
> top bow?
>
> I know there is a picture of the BJ8 top frame on page 175 of the
> Anderson and Moment restoration guide, but in my book at least, the
> detail is too light to see what's going on.
>
> Many thanks for any advice.
>
> Charlie Frazer
> cfrazer at uoregon.edu
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