Mike:
The middle mounting point is the only solid mechanical fastening for
the top. I would not suggest driving the car without having some kind of
fastener there.
The front clamps of my factory hardtop have a tendency of popping
loose when I go over bumps. The top does come with small levers designed to
secure the front clamps when latched, but they don't work that well. At the
very least, I'd suggest tying the top down with nylon cord if the middle top
brackets are still there.
The mounting hardware is very simple. An L shaped bracket on the
top, and another one that goes down to the tonneau bar mounting bracket.
Should be pretty easy to fabricate.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Razor [mailto:mrazor@mis.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 6:45 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: MGB Hardtop
>
>
> How crucial is the mounting hardware on the hardtop that attaches
> where the soft top hinges would attach? I did not get that hardware
> with the top. The top latches onto the windshield clamp down with no
> problem and the top hooks down snug on the chrome hooks on the back
> deck. Need to drive the car to Lexington for some work and it has
> been raining here on and off all week, so I have been thinking the
> hardtop.
> THANKS!
> MIKE R
>
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