Good question. I will be in the market for a new top soon (the original has
lasted me 21 years!) and I am curious to know how the ones currently
available (Amco, Corbeau, Robbins, etc.) stack up to the original. My
original top has very good sealing (rain proofing) around the windshield and
side windows. How about the aftermarket ones? The sad part about my
present top is that it is still in excellent condition - it's just the
plastic windows that have turned brown and hardened.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Frane Maroevic [mailto:frane.maroevic@delbih.cec.eu.int]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 3:29 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Replacement Tops
The vinyl top on my Spit either fits badly or these cars were never designed
to be water-resistant. There are major gaps around the window. Does anyone
make better designed tops than the cheap vinyl one which came with my car. I
saw an MG with nicely overlapping sides to its roof. I know I shouldn't
expect a tops like a modern Saab or a Mercedes, but it seems logical that
someone has designed something better.
Thanks,
Frane
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