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Forgot to specify Series I or II Minx (or Sunbeam Rapier, I think). Sorry if
I confused anybody!
Jon
> Well, I found a parts update that I'd forgotten I had - and I just bought
> it at the Invasion!
>
> It seems the top frame changed significantly for the Series III. Both
Series
> I and II had the same frame, but with the Series III, they changed the
> header as well as the latch mechanism that locks the frame upright. This
> puts a bit of a crimp in things.
>
> I thought I might be able to use the Ser III header, and just change the
> locating plates that guide the header into the windshield frame. No such
> luck - all the hardware specs are different according to the parts book.
> They went from #6 machine screws to #10 machine screws, so a fair amount
> of butchery would be required to try it that way.
>
> It looks like I'll have to try to find a Ser I or II top frame, or at
least
> the header rail and passenger's side rail from one.
>
> Keep an eye out, folks, thanks!
>
> Jon Arzt
> Omaha, NE USA
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