Mike, it's all relative. One never knows about things like this until after the
fact. I certainly never tried to bolt on the hard top when I bought my car. It
was simply sitting on top and the PO had a jar of bolts he said were the ones
for it - nowhere close of course and the soft top was not on. I guess I lucked
out.
Also my moving to the US I have managed to avoid the sill rot I used to have
(the west coast of Scotland is a pretty damp salty place next to the river). I
recollect that from the rust on previous UK Triumphs and having to replace the
sills on my Mini Clubman. Also many a time waves cover cars on the coast road.
My dad had to have one all dried out from that not long ago. You have to try
and dodge the waves as they also carry a bit of the beach with them as well!
Alan
Michael Hargreave Mawson wrote:
Thanks for taking the time to explain what is supposed to happen. I
don't think I'll ever get this right on Carly, but if I buy another
Spit, I shall know to look out for the problem.
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