Mike,
It's my understanding that Bugeyes had the "long" tonneau; that is, it uses the
escutchions to which the hood(top) fastens. Mine too had the "lift-the-dot"
pegs just
behind the rear cockpit trim and my tonneau, w/ brass zipper, was stamped
"AMCO", a
well known aftermarket company. When I called Terry Horler and Anders
Clausager they
both agreed that the tonneau fitted at the Works was of the long type. My car
did have
three holes on the front fascia for "L-t-D" pegs. There should be only one in
the
center so the drivers side can be unzipped w/o unfastening. My car and some
others had
"L-t-D" pegs holding the rearview mirror in place and the tonneau fastened to
that.
When I stripped the car, I found that the original hole in the center had been
neatly
welded closed.
Anyone else shed any light on what was "Original"?
Hope this helps,
Dave
Mike Maclean wrote:
> Dave,
> Is that tonneau cover from AH Spares held on in the rear by the two chrome
> escutions that normally hold the rear bar for the top. Did Bugeyes
>originally have
> a long tonneau that connected at the top of the dash and all the way back to
>the
> same place as the top?
> I've noticed some that have after market bayonet studs screwed in just behind
>the
> aluminium trim piece. Before we started the bodywork on my Bugeye, the holes
>were
> there behind the rear aluminium trim piece for the cockpit, but there were no
> corresponding holes on the top of the dash! Figure that one out.
> Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
>
> Dave Woerpel wrote:
>
> > Doug,
> > Recently purchased a tonneau for the Bugeye from
> > AH Spares, Ltd.
> > Units 7&8 Westfield Rd
> > Kineton Road Industrial Estate
> > Southam
> > Warwickshire CV33 OJH
> > phone: 011-44-1926 817181
> >
> > The tonneau is of good quality with grain close to original and a steering
>wheel
> > pocket.
> > It comes w/ hardware but not installed. The zipper is plastic (I wanted a
>brass
> > one also-but will have one installed later) also of good quality.
>Installation
> > was a snap; pun intended. I have no interest......etc. Just passing along
>a
> > good product.
> >
> > I am curious to learn more about Ron Soave's info on AUTOMAT; anybody use
>them?
> > Regards,
> > Dave
> >
> > Doug Ingram wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all:
> > >
> > > I've searched the archives, but couldn't find anything conclusive. I want
>to
> > > find a decent tonneau cover for my bugeye (simple type, LHD, original
>seats,
> > > no roll bar). Does anyone have a recommendation? I would want good quality
> > > hardware including a metal zipper, durable weight material, etc. You know,
> > > I'd rather pay more for something good than less for a piece of
>junque......
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Doug Ingram
> > > Victoria BC
> > > 1958 Frogeye
> > > AN5L/636
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