Hi Dave
I asked the very same questions on here a couple years ago...
I was told 2 things that stood out...
One was that for the 'concours original' crowd, the exact material for
originality is not available for a MK1A but IS for a MK1... can't remember
the source
The other thing was... buy a cloth top if you can afford it as they look
extremely good when installed ! ( you're probably only ever gonna buy ONE )
I took that advice and ponied up for a Robbins cloth top from S.S.( a little
over double the $ of vinyl ) It looks fantastic and I get a lot of
compliments about it.
Being cloth, it's pretty much immune to stretch and hot/cold ... I actually
installed it in March in a cool shop... the usual fussing and pulling but
was worth it ( I did it by myself! )
Jim
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From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave Munroe
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 7:48 AM
To: Tigers
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Replacing Soft Top
Good day folks:
I am closing in on completing my "going on forever" restoration of the
mighty Tiger. Last on the list following the nearly completed resto of the
interior is the replacement of the ancient vinyl soft top.
At the TE/AE Annual Meet in Rockland, Me. in 2010, There were several
Alpines and Tigers present with relatively new soft tops fitted, and several
did not look good. The consensus among those present was that the patterns
were getting old and not providing an accurate panel shape to provide a
proper fitment. There were two tops that I saw, however, that were
outstanding, but unfortunately they both came from the U.K. and neither
owner could recall the name of the manufacturer.
Have any of you purchased a soft top recently that you are very happy with,
or know of a recently purchased soft top that impressed you with the fit and
finish? I'd really appreciate some direction as to where to find a good
fitting soft top.
TIA,
Dave
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