Paul - Thanks for your input on soft- top installations. I had been
considering installing it myself, using the instructions provided on the
Alpine/Tiger sites by John Crawley and by Brad Sahr. However, after taking
the test you gave in your reply, I failed miserably all the criteria, and
realize I am not meant to be a convertible top installer, (of course, I
realize now that I was never meant to be an Alpine restorer either, but that
hasn't stopped me somehow).
You and others make a good point about cleaning and painting the metal parts
before installation, and I shall do that.
Question: Are all the necessary rubber parts also supplied by our friends,
the Sunbeam Suppliers?
Larry McKenna
Deer Isle, Maine
----- Original Message -----
From: <CANISDOG@aol.com>
To: <lmckenna@downeast.net>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: SV Convertible Top
> Larry,
> Most of the Sunbeam Suppliers carry the "Robins" top. These are as good a
top as you can get. I have installed two now and I consider myself a
"artistic detail person", BUT THESE ARE A BITCH!!!
> Plan on spending a couple days if not more in replacing one. You will
need to "walk away" from the project a few times.
> All the rubber you need is also available but purchased seperatly from the
top. If you don't consider yourself one with the patience and flair to do
it, I would strongly recommend you find a good shop to put it on.
> The next one I do, I won't do. I'll take it in a make them guarantee me
there will be NO wrinkles in the corners when done.
>
> This is also a good time to paint or powder coat the bows. If detail is
your thing, this is the time to do it. You will never want to take it out
again.
>
> Paul
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