[Healeys] top frames

[Derek Job]

There are two different types of frames. The early Longbridge type with the
bent arms and the later Abingdon type.

Here is a an explanation and photo.

http://www.healeysix.net/Longbridge%20Top.htm

Derek

On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 2:12 AM, richard mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Question regarding the legs of the top bows going into the sockets in the
> chassis.  The leg  diameter is much smaller that the socket.  Is there
> supposed to be some kind of plastic bushing in there?
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 7:22 AM, Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration@
> hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Richard,
>>
>> Here are a few photos of what an original one looks like, not sure if the
>> ones from Moss are the same. One thing to remember as well is that the legs
>> that go into the chassis part of the car just behind the doors must also be
>> adjusted, there is a bolt with nuts that must be raised or lowered so that
>> your top stays taut and does not fold when driving.
>>
>>
>> Jean
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Richard
>> Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
>> *Sent:* August 26, 2016 5:46 PM
>> *To:* i erbs; Ahealey help
>> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] top frames
>>
>>
>> Can someone tell me or send me a photo of their tie down locks going from
>> the soft top frame of a BN7 to the windshield. I bought the apparently
>> proper pair from Moss awhile ago and even after shortening the J hook it is
>> still far too long to hold the soft top to the window frame. They may be
>> correct for some soft top frames and definite fit on my top frame. I am
>> fairly certain my frame is correct but not so certain re the window frame.
>> so, I am wondering of there are different clasps for different 2 seaters...
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Richard C
>> BN7 #440
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of i erbs <
>> eyera3000 at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2015 7:22 PM
>> *To:* Ahealey help
>> *Subject:* [Healeys] top frames
>>
>> Are theses frames interchangeable?
>> MY car had the frame with the bent legs, but I just got one with straight
>> legs. I can't locate my bent leg frame. So, can I use the straight one? I
>> am fitting a new, but already complete top I bought.
>> Thanks, Happy New Years to all.
>>
>> --
>> Ira Erbs
>> Portland,OR
>> 1959 BN4 100-6
>> with BT7 engine and disk brakes.
>>
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