[Spridgets] replacement top

[Allen Hefner]

I haven't seen much response to your querie, Gary, so here is my take.

I had a '77 Midget, so this advice may not work for a BE. Yours is a
removable hood, mine had an attached frame.

When I bought the car, there was a brand new, still in box Amco hood. What
was left on the frame was strips of tattered old material. I ordered a new
header seal and proceeded to install my first hood. Everything went
extremely well, and it fit perfectly. No leaks, except around the roll up
windows, which never seal well in these cars.

If you can find an Amco hood, you may want to try it. I can't find anything
on any company called Amco today. www.amcoauto.com sells tractor parts.

If you find a good, working hood, please post back to the list so all will
benefit.

Good luck,

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget

On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 9:18 PM, gary majewski <gmajewski at wi.rr.com> wrote:

>         Spridgets Group,
>
>                                         Is there still a place one can get
> a replacement convertible top that
> will
>                 actually fit?  Ordered one from VB and it is about 2-3
> inches too small all
> the way around.
>                 Managed to finally get it stretched to attach to the front
> window but the
> cannot make a fit
>                 on the sides where the side curtains go. Would like to be
> able to use the
> vehicle when the
>                 temps finally drop to make it manageable to drive. You
> help would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
>                         Gary in SE Wisconsin      '59 BE
> ------------------------