I had a Nical and Cape top at the same time and the Cape top came assembled
while the Nical top had to be assembled. In comparison , the Cape top is
not to complete original specs, but had some much improved use of materials
and design. The Nical top is as original with original hold downs etc.
Even with the slight differences, both tops were great additions to the
respective cars.
Ken
In a message dated 7/5/2010 12:03:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
britishcars@shaw.ca writes:
Actually you can get them preassembled and the majority of Cape
International cars do come preassembled.
I finished assembling my Cape Hardtop last month and I don't think that
I've
ever done any job more frustrating or difficult.
With respect to tailoring your hardtop to your car, I don't believe you do
get an advantage..... I would not assemble one again.
paul
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From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
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On Behalf Of Patrick Yoas
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 12:17 PM
To: Healey Forum
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 hardtop installation
Curt & Steve,
I don't believe you can get the Hardtop preassembled, and wouldn't want to,
because each car is different and each Top must be fitted to each
individual car.
Patrick
'67 BJ8 W/ Nical Hardtop
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 hardtop installation
To: 'Curt/Nancy Arndt' <cnaarndt@gmail.com>, "'Robert D. Hughes'"
<dhugh@tscnet.com>, PG <britishcars@shaw.ca>, List Healey
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
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PG said "If you get a hardtop from Nical or Cape, make sure it is
assembled..........it's a brutal job."
Oh so true. I'm planning a project paper for my website sometime after
the
Galena Conclave. I assembled my BJ7/BJ8 Nical Eng. hardtop about a month
ago. While I can't make the job easier for you, I might be able to help
you
attack some of the challenges. If you already have assembled yours I'd be
interested in anything you may have learned.
Whether they are original or Nical, I'm also interested in how BJ7/BJ8
hardtops fit. All the hardtops I've seen, including the orginals, have
some
fit issues around the side windows. Please send them off-list.
Cheers,
Steve
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