[Healeys] Difference between 3000 tops

[Rich Chrysler]

Dan and Mark, you guys are confusing the issue here. 

Mark is asking for feedback about the  BT7 tops and Dan is at the same time
asking about the BJ8 convertible tops.

I ordered a top  for a tricarb BT7 through my local Moss rep in August. He
told me he "wouldn't take any chances with Moss" and ordered direct from
Robbins. It was to be black Everflex with the light grey inside surface and
we repeatedly asked that it be their "correct to original" pattern in every
way and they assured us it was.
The top I received was excellent in fit, seam placement, darts and every
other detail except.....the window is still huge. It is a full 3" taller and
2" wider than the original and at that point (about 7 weeks ago) that's what
they are offering.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dan Stromquist
Sent: 2011-10-11 11:44
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Difference between 3000 tops

Mark:
My understanding was that Robbins had corrected the large window issue and
the tops they now offer have the proper gray color on the inside surface?
Anyone recently order a BJ8 top from Robbins and have a report?
Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:20 AM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Healeys] Difference between 3000 tops

Just came from the archives and am swimming with good top info but could not
find this exact answer.  I read where there are 3 different types of top
bows
for the 100/6 and 3000 cars. How many different tops were there for the 4
seater cars in this time spread. Were the tops the same or did they also use
3
different size tops.

I have been going back and forth with a top company for a while and the tops
they send are too short from side to side.  I can get one turn button by the
door to fasten but there is no way to pull this top down far enough on the
other side of the car to get the other turn button to latch.   And I haven't
even opened up all the legs of the bow yet. I am installing the fasteners
myself and the one turn button by the passenger door is all I have done so
far. Yes, I set the top out in the sun for awhile. My car is  a 60 3000 bt7
with the 13/16 " legged bow.

I also have a Robbins top that I will size up on the car today, but man that
rear window is HUGE.  Not really a good look IMHO.

MARK
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