[TR] Convertible Top

[DAVID MASSEY]

 I had the same problem with the tonneau for the TR3.  One extra inch would have made all the difference.  I'm with you, the next one will be custom.  Since you are on Lake Ontario you should have ready access to boat upholsterers who make custom vinyl stuff all the time.  But then, the term "Marine Grade" just means "more expensive."  Perhaps an auto upholsterer is a better choice.
Next time I'm in Toronto, I'll drop you a line.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave MacKay <dave at mdmackay.ca>
To: Triumphs <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Mar 19, 2019 3:26 am
Subject: Re: [TR] Convertible Top

 In Triumphs Digest, Vol 12, Issue 59, Message: 1, DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com> wrote:>I am planning on ordering a new top and I see that TopsonLine carry both the Robbins and the EZ-On top.? Is the Robbins top worth the extra?I can’t speak to the EZ-On top, but my experience with a Robbins tonneau that I bought about 5 years ago for my TR3A wasn’t good. I ordered a new Robbins tonneau to replace the Robbins tonneau that had torn after years of use. The new tonneau didn’t fit. I used a well regarded upholstery shop experienced in installing tops on British cars to install the tonneau, so I don’t think that the problems were due to the installation.To remedy the problem, I sent Robbins my old torn tonneau and sent them some measurements that they requested. They made me a replacement tonneau which also didn’t fit. The steering wheel pocket was still off by about ½” and the top was about ¾” too short. It was also a bit too narrow; I had to have the installation shop sew in some vinyl and a different zipper so that I could get it to zip up.The customer service from both Robbins and TRF was very good, but the final result wasn’t good. For what I had spent with the installer, I could have had them make a custom tonneau. That’s the way I’ll go next time.Regards,Dave MacKayTR3A s/n 68639LNear Toronto, Canada** triumphs at autox.team.net **

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