[Mgs] 1970 Tourer convertible top instructions

[David Woerpel]

Great web site David!  As the owner of a '59 1500, I too have wrestled 
the Walrus.  I had practice on a '68 MGB, purchased new, and could erect 
the hood in under a minute; or under an overpass in the rain! ;-)  The 
"A" however was designed by Edgar Allen Poe whilst on one of his 
fanciful "trips".  Actually it's not all that bad.  The pivots wear and 
the contraption gets sloppy and recalcitrant.  If you want to have some 
fun, try figuring out a Sunbeam Alpine hood w/o directions.   As one wag 
put it, "Erecting hoods is intuitive; it's all in the wrist."  (Did I 
mention, presently he can only use one wrist?)

Just another reason to love these cars!

If you are in the area around the 26-29 of June 2008, the Spridgets are 
gathering at the Inn at Grand Glaize for the 50th Anniversary of the 
Austin Healey Sprite.  Bring the "A", I'd love to see it.
Regards,
Dave
'59 MGA 1500 rdstr
'59 :{)
'05 MCS
Burlington WI
 

David F. Darby wrote:
> Rick,
>
> Uh, here's how I've tried it in the past with my MGA...
>
> http://www.geocities.com/dfdarby/topup.html
>
> Cheers,
>
> David
> (Tongue firmly in cheek)