Re: restoration frame soft top

[Dave Biggs <D.Biggs@domain.elided>]

Dejong, Paul wrote:
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> You understood correctly. I managed to solve the problem by bending it a
> little. Now the frame without the hood closes and folds away perfectly. With
> the fitting of the hood I had another weekend of fun. My first attempt
> resulted in very tight fit by which I could not close it without using
> excessive force. The second attempt resulted of course in a loose fit which
> however closed perfectly but I did not like the rear window being so sloppy.
> The third attempt is somewhere in between. When it is closed it looks
> perfect but to get it closed I need quite a lot of force but not to much. I
> suppose it will strech in time and so I will leave it like this.

Paul,

I am proposing to pick up courage and have a go at fitting the hood
myself. Other people have said that it's best to fit it a bit on the
tight side as it stretches, especially after a trip down the motorway
with the hood up.

Regards,

Dave. 

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