Re: MGA RAG TOP air leak

[yd3 <yd3@nvc.net>]

Actually It's the other way around.  A new front bow is flat and must be 
pressed down hard to get the screws tightened.  An old bow becomes warped from 
moisture and follows the contour.  Thus it's not able to exert pressure in the 
middle.

Regards.
Blake

> 
> Wow.  I have never seen this happen to  the top of my '57A -- although
> I have not put the top up in over 12 months. Perhaps age makes the
> wood stiffer and less prone to lifting?
> 
> Simon