Thanks Dean-o. A fellow lister (Geo) replied off list with the same
directions, that's a consensus in my book! I'll do it that way!
John
Dean Dashwood wrote:
>
> John,
>
> I read this somewhere, but can't remember where. It may have been in
> the Haynes Purchase and Restoration Guide, so given the recent comments
> re. Haynes, you may choose to ignore it!
>
> Apparently, the correct method is to remove all the snaps at the back of
> the hood and round the two support bars. Then unclip the front and
> lower the frame. As you lower the frame, pull the material back and lay
> it flat on the boot. It will fold in half, with the fold slightly
> higher than the window (so the window isn't creased). Once the frame is
> completely lowered, fold the material over the frame into the storage
> area.
>
> I've only done this once (hey - it's sunny here this morning, I may get
> to do it again soon!) but it seemed to work fine for me!
>
> Dean Dashwood
> '77 Spit 1500 (still with hard top on - but hopefully not for long!)
>
> >----------
> >From: John Suchak[SMTP:suchak@mediaone.net]
> >Sent: 03 March 1999 03:47
> >To: Mark Sinclair
> >Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: soft-top replacement
> >
> >This topic sort of gracefully segues to a question I've had on my mind
> >recently, specifically what is the correct method for folding down the soft
> >top on a later fixed style soft top? I assume you remove all the snaps and
> >just stuff it all down in the well? Do you have to unzip the back window?
> >What about the "sides"? Fold them in?
> >
> >John
> >
> >
> >
> >Mark Sinclair wrote:
> >
> >> Hmm - summarizing the opinions of those replying to date (admittedly only
> >> 3) seems to be that it could be done with some work but that the older
> >> style removable top was actually preferred.
> >> Sounds like a good plan to me.
> >> Mark
> >
> >
> >
> >
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