Jim,
I also get 1" below the bottom of the cockpit aluminum frame but, I get
*2 1/2"* from the top of the mount to the bottom and no rubber stop and
none of the parts manuals show a rubber stop; unless I'm missing
something? Should there be a rubber stop?
I don't got no stinkin' rubber stop! ;-)
Just for future reference, is there a height difference between the one
piece MkI and the two piece MkII Sprites/MkI Midget top bows(hood sticks)?
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI
James Pickard wrote:
> Here is where I'm at. Several of you graciously and promptly sent me
> measurements for the frame. Mine is indeed 21" at the rear and 19" at the
> front when measured perpendicular to the floor. So that isn't the problem.
> The top of my mounts are 1" below the lower edge of the aluminum cockpit
> trim. And I can only insert the frame 2" into the mounts before hitting the
> rubber stop. Would someone place confirm these measurements for me? That
> only leaves the top. It is a new top by Robbins purchased from Victoria
> British, part number 9-317-BB for a '58-'61 Sprite. There is no way what I
> have is going to fit together. The top is just too small for this frame and
> mounting location. Can anybody spot the problem here? Thanks.
>
> BTW, I have all the photos of water bottle locations I need. You guy have
> got some great looking bug-eyes out there!
>
> Jim Pickard
> B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
> AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
> 2003 Mini Cooper
> Lafayette, LA
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