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Re: Tan, vinyl top for MGB stow away

To: "MGS (E-mail)" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tan, vinyl top for MGB stow away
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:40:47 -0800
I should have said, they offer black on black, white on black, black on 
tan, and tan on tan, all in vinyl. MGBs are specifically mentioned.

James H. Nazarian, Ph.D. had this to say:

>Max,
>
>I ordered one of these tops some time ago; when it quickly arrived, I was
>happy to see that it was made by Robbins, of very good quality. It fit
>perfectly and looked good. It is black vinyl on a tan cloth backing. The only
>tops I have ever seen with a tan exterior, were canvas. They are gorgeous,
>but expensive, but definitely beautiful... and they look nice too. Had they
>only been available when I did my MGA...
>
>Jim
>
>Max Heim wrote:
>
>> JC Whitney lists black and tan vinyl for MGB, in three price ranges:
>> Economy $189.95, Better $209.95, and Lifetime $229.95 (this is from a May
>> 1999 catalog, prices may have changed). Don't know anything about the
>> quality of these particular tops, but on other occasions I have noticed
>> that what they supplied was the same brand that other catalogs offered.
>>
>> www.jcwhitneyusa.com
>>
>> Lind, Jon had this to say:
>>
>> >Is there anyone who makes a TAN vinyl top for an MGB?  I accidentally
>> >ended up with a top from Crown that was some dingy, grayish-beigish and
>> >they say it's their only non-black vinyl top.  Tan has to be the second
>> >most common color--why is cloth the only option?
>> >
>> >Thanks--and I hope someone has an option.  I think BRG with a Tan top is
>> >stunning.  And if I have to I'll pay the difference for a stayfast top.
>> >
>>
>> --
>>
>> Max Heim
>> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
>> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.


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