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Re: Early BJ7 hood (top) pattern

To: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Early BJ7 hood (top) pattern
From: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 10:10:31 -0700
Hi David,

Cold weather? What's that like?

Cheers,
John
Laguna Beach, CA


David Nock wrote:

> I would recomend that you install a BJ8 top with the zipper window 
> instead of the earlier top with the clips it will seal better in cold 
> weather.
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>
> On Apr 6, 2005, at 7:04 PM, John Loftus wrote:
>
>> Hi James,
>>
>> It's a BJ7 and the toggle clip rear window was the precursor to the 
>> zip rear window. They both open up completely and let the air flow so 
>> no worries on a hot day!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> John
>>
>> James Lea wrote:
>>
>>> John. IMHO unless you are going for concours I would be sure I put a 
>>> zip out window in your BT7. I have the same car and after several 
>>> summers of broiling in the cockpit I paid to have a zip window put 
>>> in and I love it. It makes a huge difference on a hot summer day ( 
>>> which we get at least twice a summer here in Maine ). Cheers, JL
>>>
>>> James Lea
>>> PO Box 25
>>> Rockport Maine, 04856
>>>
>>> 1952 Triumph Mayflower Saloon
>>> 1958 Rover P4
>>> 1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
>>> 1967 MGB MkI
>>> 1969 MGB GT




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