That's right. The distance from the side window openings to the rear of the
top is way too short to fit the '68 and later Spridgets that have the soft
top bows that can be folded down instead of having to be removed.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From wizardz at toad.net <wizardz@toad.net>
To: Wiedemeyer <boxweed@thebest.net>; Graziano, Michael
<michael.graziano@csfb.com>
Cc: spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: Hardtop on eBay. Not bad, actually.
>so you're saying it wouldn't correctly fit a '73 Midget?
>
>Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
>OBie - '73 BGT - daily driver
>http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
>Punkin' - '78 Spitfire - corner ripping screamer
>http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
>Lil' Greenee - '73 RWA Midget - lady killer
>http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Wiedemeyer <boxweed@thebest.net>
>To: Graziano, Michael <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
>Cc: spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 10:49 AM
>Subject: Re: Hardtop on eBay. Not bad, actually.
>
>
>>This is a great-looking original top! From the appearance of the window
>>openings, however, it is for a '64 - '67 Spridget with roll-up
>>windows.....Darn!!
>>
>>Bob
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Graziano, Michael <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
>>To: 'Spridgets' <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>>Date: Friday, February 18, 2000 10:55 AM
>>Subject: Hardtop on eBay. Not bad, actually.
>>
>>
>>>> Title of item: MG MIDGET 'WORKS' STYLE HARDTOP! NICE!
>>>> Seller: matthunt@hereintown.net
>>>> Starts: Feb-17-00 13:13:33 PST
>>>> Ends: Feb-24-00 13:13:33 PST
>>>> Price: Currently $56.00
>>>> To bid on the item, go to:
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=263317494
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Item Description:
>>>> I purchased this hardtop late last year because it was advertised as
>>>> an MGB hardtop. After it was recieved, I quickly learned that it was
for
>>>> the smaller MG Midget! Too bad, this is really a nice top with great
>>>> potential. With a little bit of TLC and a new coat of paint, this top
>>will
>>>> look sharp!It's definitely a 'works style' top, and it's the smooth
>>finish
>>>> type, not the pebble-grained variety. Also, it has REAL glass
installed,
>>>> not plexiglass. There are a few drawbacks as the previous owner used
>some
>>>> silicon sealant toward the front drip-edges, but this would be easily
>>>> removed. The top is black and the underneath is slate gray. The rubber
>>>> seals seem to be OK, but may need replaced as I haven't been able to
>>mount
>>>> the top to anything for testing purposes. There is no included mounting
>>>> hardware, but I presume that these items are easy to find or can be
>>>> 'borrowed' from your soft-top frame. Here's your chance to have a
really
>>>> nice hardtop for your Midget! I really wish it would !
>>>> have been for a 'B'. :)
>>>> Feel free to EMAIL me with any questions. Buyer to pay actual shipping
>>>> costs by TRUCK FREIGHT or arrange to pick the item up. There won't be a
>>>> 'crate' charge, as I still have the crate that the item was shipped to
>me
>>>> in. I've tried to represent everything as accurately as possible, but I
>>>> will post additions to this auction if a more knowledgeable bidder
>>>> corrects anything! Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!
>>>> Keep those British cars on the road!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community
>>>> athttp://www.ebay.com
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