> Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 18:30:05 -0800
> From: Larry Allbritton <larryall@pacbell.net>
> Organization: Allbritton Photography
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Cloth convertible tops for Mk1
> Reply-to: Larry Allbritton <larryall@pacbell.net>
> I have a MK1 (metal doors boot). It needs a new convertible top. So
> far all I have been able to find are the vinyl tops. Has anyone out
> there in this group put a cloth top on their Mk1. If so can you let
> me know what your source is (i.e. kit or installer). I would like to
> get one with a zip out rear window. I have been told that the cloth
> tops are too bulky to allow the metal boot doors to close properly.
>
> Any iformation would be greatly appreciated. Currently I am running
> around with a butt ugly hard top on the car and would like to take it
> off for good!
>
> Larry Allbritton
> B9472723
Larry:
Tiger Tom & Sunbeam Specialties carry a top 'o the line canvas top
from Robbins (USA). I saw one down at TE/AE United XVIII in Orlando
last October. It was obviously of very high quality, but you pay for
that quality ($450 or so). I've never heard of one for a Tiger with a zip out
rear window - think that's a Triumph/MG thing - but maybe they can
make you one. Anyway, try TT and Specialties - they'll hook you up
and can probably advise on whether the bulk of the canvas will
present a problem for the MK1 metal boot.
Gary Schotland
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