My current original top is in great shape, windows clear, fabric still
looks great, except it has shrunk to the point that I no longer get a
decent seal on the sides above the windows. Therefore, I'm in the market
for a new top (hood) unless someone knows how to unshrink my current.
I'm considering going with AA Best's Stayfast Canvas with reflective
stripe.
Anyone buy their Stayfast top? Any other Stayfast canvas comments?
Vince, I believe you fitted their vinyl top. Still Satisfied?
Any other recommendations?
All input is appreciated,
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Navarrette, Vance
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 1:26 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: AABESTCO news
Folks:
Well, the new convertible top arrived 24 hours after it shipped.
AABESTCO up rated the shipping from standard to overnight because my
order had been delayed, at no extra charge. I feel this is a plus, as it
speaks to their sincerity w/regards to getting the product out in a
timely manner.
As to the quality, it looks to be very good. The seams are straight,
the quality of the materials seems to be good as well. The reflective
stripes are satisfactory, although the stripe pattern is only similar
and not an exact match to what my book on restoring TR6s shows. Also,
the snaps are black finish, and I believe nickel finish (?) is correct
for the car (Somebody chime in here....) The item was carefully packed.
It did not include new straps (available at extra cost - $15) nor did it
include new Velcro for the frame, which is available from Moss.
I did note that the snap locations that had torn out on the PO's top
were reinforced on the AABESTCO top, which holds out hope that they will
not tear out anytime soon. The top is made by ACME. (Holy Road Runner!!
I wonder if they make rocket propelled roller skates too?) The top is
single stitched, and the windows are all welded into place. The zipper
is a black finish item, and seems to be of decent quality. All the edges
are wrapped, and then single stitched, as opposed to being hemmed and
then stitched.
There is some lettering on the top that appears to be chalk (?),
apparently used during manufacturing to align the panels. I rubbed at
this with my fingers to see how easily it would come off, and not much
happened. I presume at this point that I only need apply some cleaner to
get this to come off.
I will be installing the top sometime in the next few weeks, and
will report on the fit when I am done.
Total price with shipping: $213. My overall rating at this point is
that it seems like a very good buy, but I do not have a Moss (Robbins)
top for comparison. It definitely beats the current top top (Brand X). I
am more than satisfied at this point.
Cheers,
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
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