Even better is Mohair (IMHO) available from across the pond.
Bob
"Arakelian, Peter" wrote:
> I have had a sunfast (also called stayfast) top on my '71 TR6 for eight
> years - I love it. I drive almost exclusively with the top down, the joys
> of California living, and it is a daily driver. I also have a sunfast
> tonneau cover. Be careful you are not sold a true canvas top, it will fade
> and leak! Sunfast cloth is a composite material that has a waterproof
> barrier between non-fading cloth. It does not fade or leak. Advantages?
> When I put my top up, it has not shrunk or distorted as vinyl tends to. It
> goes up very easily. The top does not abrade against itself - vinyl
> components tend to rub themselves raw I suspect because of the stiffness.
> They look magnificent! The cloth top and tonneau always get visitors and
> questions when I go to club events. The cost is the problem usually running
> $200-$300 more than the vinyl. If you can afford it, it is well worth it
>
> Peter Arakelian
> Domestic Buyer
> Moss Motors, Ltd.
> (805) 681-3400 x3214
> (805) 692-2510 - Fax
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