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Re: Replacement Tops

To: reid.w.simmons@intel.com
Subject: Re: Replacement Tops
From: "Donald H. Locker" <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 10:02:57 -0400
Many years ago, I had a local auto upholstery shop remove the window
and sew in a new one.  Worked a treat!

Donald.

> From: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
> Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 11:02:32 -0700
> 
> 
> 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)

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