The original hardtops that fit the later Spridgets with the fold down soft
tops will also fit the earlier Spridgets with the removable soft tops, but
the reverse is not true, as the cockpit hole is about 5 inches farther back
on the later models. I suspect that your hardtop is the later one, Frank,
and that's why it fit both the '69 and the '66. Even though the hardtops
for both models look very similar when viewed alone, the one in the picture
appears way too short from the side window opening to the back window to fit
the later models without the back part of the cockpit sticking out.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From Frank Clarici <spritenut at exit109.com>
To: Wiedemeyer <boxweed@thebest.net>
Cc: wizardz@toad.net <wizardz@toad.net>
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: Hardtop on eBay. Not bad, actually.
>Guys
>
>That hardtop is the exact same hardtop I just stuck on a 69 Sprite.
>I sold the car but if you want, I have a picture I can email you.
>It fits fine, I did however take the top off but left the frame bolted
>in.
>And with real weatherstripping, that car popped your ears when you shut
>the door.
>That top came on a 66 Sprite and it worked on that too.
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>Too many Sprites (again)
>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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