Brian,
First... thanks for taking the time to measure TWO new tops.
What a guy. I guess my top is not a odd piece that was cut
wrong.
I have been reluctant to put a heat gun on the front seam of the
top for fear it would be damaged and then I could not return it.
Did you have to do any heating to get the front edge to stretch.
An inch seems like a lot and what if it shrinks back ... then on
a Fall day I won't be able to put the top up with out a heat gun.
Carl Sereda measured his capping along the front and gets the
same 43 1/4". If you find the time to measure the capping on the
64 TR4 at home it would help.
I'll keep the list posted on the outcome.
Brian Sanborn
62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
My TR4 Restoration Web Site
http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html
E-Mail: sanborn@net1plus.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Power British
Performance Parts, Inc.
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 2:23 PM
To: Triumphs
Subject: Re: TR4 - New Robbins Top - Fit Problems
Hi Brian,
I have two Robbins TR-4 tops in stock here and I just checked
both of
them (yes, I'm at work on a Sunday :-( - while I had to use a
tape
measure instead of a seamstress tape, I believe they come up
about 42
1/4". We just fitted one about two month's back without
difficulty
and I loosely measured a header cap on a parts car here and
measure
it up at about 42 odd inches as well. If you still need help, I
currently have an old AMCO top on my '64 at home. I'd be happy
to
check it for you tonight if you want - let me know.
Regards,
Brian Schlorff
Power British
http://www.powerbritish.com/~britcars
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