William,
Answer: Not C or B (this sounds like a frame, not a top, problem), maybe A,
or maybe F -- bad design. I am assuming that your glass is not parallel to
the metal frame.
I have the same problem on my newly restored car. I did all the work,
meticulously, myself. The driver's side lines up pretty good, but the
passenger side has the 1/2 inch gap.
The mounts for the top frame are actually adjustable. This will change the
location of the B pillar with respect to the body and the windscreen. Simply
loosen the 3 screws that attach it (you'll have to rotate the frame and
recline the seat to get to all three), then you can raise, lower, or rotate
it. To solve the gap, you'll want to lower it.
Unfortunately (for me), mine is adjusted down all the way and there is still a
gap. Still working on a solution ...
If the above doesn't work, you can also adjust the top stop on the door glass.
While this will raise both the front and the back of the glass, you may be
able to "split the difference" and get an acceptable result. This requires
removing the door handle, but is otherwise simple. Loosen the stop (2 screws),
slide to the front of the car all the way, wind the window to the desired
height, slide the stop back against the regulator, then tighten and
reassemble. Removing the door panel will take 98% of the time.
Good luck,
Paul Edelstein
Annandale, VA
71 TR6 Damson CC67060
80 TR8 Aqua TPVDV8AT210430
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Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 08:54:22 -0800 (PST)
From: William Maslin <cwrm4@yahoo.com>
Subject: Convertible Top Fit Question
Folks,
The top on my 1974 TR6 was replaced approximately 7
years ago by the PO. He told me he bought the top from
TRF and installed it himself. The car has probably
spent 98% of the last seven years in a garage.
The top has reflective stripes and a zip out rear
window. I don't know who was manufacturer -- there are
no markings I can see. The fit on the frame overall is
good, with a slight wrinkle between the first two
bows.
The problem is that between the rear edge of each door
window and the top there is a gap, ranging from barely
anyhting to about 1/2". I would guess the window
should fully overlap the "stuffed" edge of the top.
My question: Is this problem indicative of:
A) improper installation
B) poorly made top
C) "shrinkage"
D) all of the above...
E) none of the above
And any advice on how to fix?
Thanks,
William
'74 TR6
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