Hi John,
As you have pointed out there are several types. Both Vinyl and Everflex are
very similar, mostly in the pattern, but both are vinyl with everflex a bit
more costly. There is Canvas (Duck) maybe also called cloth. I would not
recommend this as it is not overly waterproof and will not last as long if used
regularly as vinyl or stayfast/sunfast/mohair will. These last selections are
about the same with mohair a bit heavier. They are all waterproof (sunfast,
stayfast, mohair) and you will find that it is much easier to put up and down
as
it folds more compactly and also in cold weather it will not shrink like
vinyl so it is much easier to put up and down. I would also recommend the zip
down rear window that someone else recommended. This makes the car much more
enjoyable in hot or rainy weather since you can unzip the rear window for
ventilation. There are many vendors for these tops as you have seen by other
suggestions. Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Jeff Zorn
Little British Car Co.
http://www.LBCarCo.com
Also visit the premier MGA Website http://www.namgar.com
In a message dated 8/25/2006 10:42:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
John.Hed@faa.gov writes:
I need to replace the top on my B.
In looking thru all the catalogs I see them advertised as:
1) Vinyl
2) Robbins Vinyl
3) Everflex (Vinyl?) much more expensive
4) Stayfast Canvas (again more expensive)
5) "Cloth" (Victoria British) (I kind of assumed by the price this was
Stayfast)
6) Cabriolet (apparently is the Stayfast with a liner but big $$$)
7) "OE" style
I am leaning towards the Stayfast since it looks nice and the Roadster
Factory has a good price on them (better than others).
A) Any advice on which will last better/longer ?
B) Does the Stayfast keep it's nice look?
C) Where is the best places to buy them.
Any other advice is appreciated
John Hed
80 MGB LE
(253) 334-6779
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