Rick/Carolyn wrote:
> Hi Monty,
>
> I've been told that many of the tops will shrink when they get old. In a
> warm climate mine is much easier to install from in the Summer than the
> Winter. Many installers will make them tight to keep the wrinkles and
> flapping in the wind down. Take her out in the sun shine and let the top
> warm up. If you are in a cold climate, a hallogen lamp works too. Just
> don't get the lamp too close and start a fire or worse melt the top.
>
> Rick
>
> Monty Love wrote:
> >
> > I am having trouble closing the latches on my soft top. I have a '74
> > midget. The rubber seal seems to be too large and is not allowing me to
> > close the clamps unless I practically sit on the windshield and someone
> > else closes the latch. This can't be normal....
> >
> > Just how thick is the original gasket between the top and the
> > windshield? If my top is bent out of shape, how can you tell to get it
> > back in shape? The latches appear to be in the right place, I just
> > can't get it closed!!
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Monty
>
> --
> 52 MGTD,Sparky 74 MGB, B-tris 76 XJ12 Coupe, Jacque
> 60 Bugeye, Puddles 58 MGA Coupe, Ruby
> http://www.softcom.net/users/walters
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An odd thing I have noticed about my top is that it tells me when it is warm
enough to come off. As it warms up a bit it stretches and the front bar will
not stay in the groove on the windshield. I take the hint and pull it down. I
still may get cold but I have yet to win an arguement with my Bugeye.
Bruce Lowry
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