> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lenny Seidman [SMTP:lseidman@erols.com]
> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 1998 10:17 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR3 Factory Hardtops
> I may have a chance to purchase a factory TR3 steel(?) hardtop. I've
> only seen it briefly and it seemed to be in good condition. I have the
> following questions that I am hoping the Triumph listers can help
> answer:
>
> 1- What kind of prices are these hardtops going for?
[Musson] I just picked one up for $250 including shipping
> 2- How do they attach to the car?
[Musson] There are brackets across the top at the front that
mount on corresponding pieces on the windshield frame. Similar
arrangement across the tonneau rail.
> 3- Is the hardware that attaches the hardtop to the car available?
[Musson] TRF sells a complete kit. If you hurry you can get it
at the sale price. (It is backordered so won't ship or charge until
later).
> 4- Are the rear plexiglass window and seal available?
[Musson] I know the seal is available; not sure about the
plexi; there are also other seals, etc around the sidescreen opening; at
the tonneau rail, etc.
> 5- What is the noise level inside the TR3 when driving down the road
> equipped with one of these hardtops?
[Musson] Don't know yet; someone advised gettting a good
headliner put in to help with the noise and heat transference.
> 6- Is it really a desirable option?
[Musson] I figure it doesn't hurt. especially here in the
summer (Florida) when the sun can be brutal...
> Thanks in advance for your help,
[Musson] No problem. Hope it helps.
Carl
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> Lenny Seidman
> Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
> email: lseidman@erols.com
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