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1. '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Stephane St-Amant" <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:52:50 -0500; Quick question: I was wondering if the convertible top for the '70-'71 spitfire (with the zippered window) will fit the '69 Spitfire (which doesn't come with a zippered window)? I'm in need of a new; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00417.html (7,970 bytes)
2. RE: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 10:09:48 -0500; If the top is down like it's supposed to be, you won't NEED the zipper. My top is only up during a rain STORM, in which case a zippered window is pointless anyway. I just thought this all out as I j; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00418.html (8,698 bytes)
3. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: AandHVentures@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 10:22:59 EST; I've found that the zippered window is handy on those hot days of summer when there is a light mist or such in the air. Also, if I'm going to the office & it is supposed to rain that day, I can still; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00419.html (7,964 bytes)
4. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:30:15 -0700; If I were a betting man (which I am not), I'd bet that it would not fit. The reason being that the windshield frame is different between the two models as is the cut of the windows. Joe; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00420.html (8,620 bytes)
5. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:09:13 -0500; Advantages of zippered window 1 - On really hot sunny days, you need the shade of the top but get just as much airflow with the windows down and the backwindow unzipped. 2- In the rain, the top can b; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00421.html (9,267 bytes)
6. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:30:19 -0800; That's not what Steph was asking. He didn't ask for opinions on whether you felt the zippered window was necessary. He asked if it would fit on a '69 frame! (the Given the severe problems reported t; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00422.html (10,214 bytes)
7. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Keith R. Stewart" <kstewart@wwdc.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:30:12 -0500; Joe Curry commented: The reason being that the windshield frame is different between the two That is true if the 70/71 is a MkIV but if it is a Mk3, the windshield frame is the same as the 69. Likewi; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00423.html (8,485 bytes)
8. RE: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:59:12 -0500; Even though there were reported customer service issues, I felt that the quality of the top for the price was worth the gamble (and I DO consider it a gamble). They appear to be very well made and I; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00424.html (9,250 bytes)
9. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 10:02:51 -0700; Good Catch! I (of Course) was thinking it is a MkIV. Joe; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00425.html (8,849 bytes)
10. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Stephane St-Amant" <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:46:51 -0500; the window. it I know you were. And I know the top is only there to be down. But last year, I did't go to any long distance shows because I didn't want to get cought in the rain with no top or have t; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00428.html (8,505 bytes)
11. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:59:42 -0800; Just to add to this discussion, it was my understanding from the gent at British Parts Northwest that the rear bows on the 1970 frame ONLY were slightly taller than the previous Mk3 model years. Thus; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00429.html (10,713 bytes)
12. RE: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: Mike Welch <mikew@turbopower.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:15:04 -0700; I bought a soft top off ebay about a year ago. It was for a '70, and my bows are from a '69. It was a bit loose on the rear bow, but hardly noticeable. I played around with a piece of pipe insulation; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00430.html (11,502 bytes)
13. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:27:41 -0700; Technically, this is somewhat incorrect. Since the Mk3 ceased production in December of 1970, there are no 1971 Mk3's. However, by now we are all aware of the way many dealers were assigning later mo; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00431.html (8,602 bytes)
14. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Stephane St-Amant" <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 22:25:06 -0500; Thanks to everyone who replied. The conclusion is that the convertible top for the '70 Spit MK3 will fit on the '69 but may need minor adjustment. And the majority of responses say that the zippered; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00436.html (7,882 bytes)

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