[TR] TR3 Top Bow webbing

[Kinderlehrer]

When I put my car back together, I used the same webbing, same top bows and 
same top, but it it became extremely difficult to get that final lock in 
place manuever to work. Maybe I just got weaker.  I removed the little hold 
downs on the back bow piece which made it very easy to install the top by 
locking the side joints and then just pushing the rear arm back.  Worked 
fine, except on those very hot days when the top is up to protect from the 
sun, it would collapse on my head as I was driving.

To cut to the chase.. I took the little holdowns off then took some velcro 
(period correct velcro, that is) 3 inches wide by about 4 inches long, stuck 
the 2 sides together so I had one strip with the hooks on one side and the 
loops on the other, and I sewed it to the webbing where it should meet the 
back bow - used one of those sewing awls I got from JCW that has string in 
the handle.  When the top is inposition, I just wrap the velcro around the 
bow and lock in place. Easy up, easy down and drove though the CA central 
valley in 100 degree heat last weekend with no collapses - so it works for 
me.  Just thought I would share in case it helps.

Bob



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahnee18 at gmail.com>
To: <TR250Driver at aol.com>
Cc: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Top Bow webbing


> Here are the instructions from my Amco top of many years past...
>
> http://www.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/top-webbing.GIF
>
> Should only be used as a general guideline as final fitting (I think)
> is more trial & error than an exact science.
>
> I usually use a length of rope thru the mid-point of the bows, looping
> it around each bow to sort of secure it, then dial in the fit.
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