Certainly good points raised. I used to just fold mine in as described. On
my TR3, the whole top comes away and I put it into my trunk. As a precaution
to avoid more scratches I use a terry cloth towel (not embroidered ;-) )
After quite a few years it has not harmed it, But that's just my experience,
not saying I speak for all.
From: davgil@aol.com [mailto:davgil@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 4:27 PM
To: trsix74@comcast.net; grego@sandesco.com; john.zimmerman@dpg.com;
6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] SOFT TOP STOWING
Robert,
I don't know if anyone has tried this or not. I would probably advise
against it and my sense is that if it were a good practice either the top
manufacturers or someone on the list would give a personal testimonial. My
experience is that the vinyl windows do very well against the top material
without this padding. I have had other situations where vinyl of various
types gets a pattern embedded into it when pressed against a cloth material,
particularly when it goes through a few heating cycles, as these tops do in
the summer days and nights. This may or may not happen with the vinyl in
these tops. I really don't know enough about it to make a recommendation,
but in over 15 years of folding and unfolding my top, I have never had a
problem with the vinyl windows. As they say, your mileage may vary and this
is only my $.02 worth.
David Gill
1976 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert <trsix74@comcast.net>
To: davgil <davgil@aol.com>; grego <grego@sandesco.com>; john.zimmerman
<john.zimmerman@dpg.com>; 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Sep 26, 2013 4:10 pm
Subject: RE: [6pack] SOFT TOP STOWING
Has anyone ever thought of putting a nice terry cloth towel to protect the
"windows' Maybe you can go overboard and have one made up with the TR6 Logo
on it, include the year and even match the color of the towel to the car!
Oh, maybe a little overboard. Look for them for sale on E-Bay next year!
From: 6pack-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net
Behalf Of davgil@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 3:26 PM
To: grego@sandesco.com; john.zimmerman@dpg.com; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] SOFT TOP STOWING
I agree with Grego about his procedure. I personally add one step on my
1976
TR6. After releasing the side snaps and front clamps, I pull the top
away
from the bows. I then stow the hardware before folding in the side windows
and then folding the back over the folded in side windows. The cover will
then easily fit over the folded top and I have never had an issue with
either
the top or "windows" being damaged. If you keep the top from being
wrinkled
as it is stowed, simply folded it will last a long time.
David Gill
1976 TR6
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From: grego <grego@sandesco.com>
To: Zimmerman, John <john.zimmerman@dpg.com>; 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Sep 26, 2013 3:01 pm
Subject: Re: [6pack] SOFT TOP STOWING
I am sure there is a utube or some other description on line.
I was taught to unsnap the cover entirely (along the body) after releasing
the front clamps, then pull the cover back away from the frame bows. I fold
the side windows in before I tuck the cover down. Haven't done it for a
while and don't have it in front of me. Seems like it is fairly obvious how
to fold the sides in without putting hardware against the window plastic.
You want to avoid that.
The most important bit is to remember to pull the cover back away from the
bows and especially away from the folding side rails. Otherwise those side
rails will tear the cover. My two cars both came with torn tops because the
previous owner tried to fold it down without pulling the cover back. :(
-grego
-----Original Message-----
From: Zimmerman, John [mailto:john.zimmerman@dpg.com
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 02:43 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] SOFT TOP STOWING
I've re-entered the hobby and have a question about taking the top down.
Iseem
to remember s procedure from years ago about folding the side wings acertain
way so the windows ddn't get damaged. Is this information
stillavailable?Also, a suggestion for a gas lead additive, maybe something
that can bepurchased locally.
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