Phil - it may work, but I believe the proper alignment is for the lifting
end (more pointed side) is toward the outer edge of the top/tonneau.
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Ethier [mailto:pethier@isd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 9:55 PM
To: Dennis Lambert; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Lift-the-dot Fasteners
>It's time to finally install the top (hood) on my TR-3A. How are the
>lift-the-dot fasteners supposed to be oriented? Is the dot up (toward the
>sky),
Not good. The top will lift the dot itself, and thereby remove itself.
>down (toward the ground), or sideways (towards the Jones')? In my
>mind I can make a case for each direction - which is correct?
>
>As always, Thanks, Dennis
On my TR4, the dots on the fasteners on the back edge of the top face away
from the center. In other words, they face so that you come to the next
snap so your fingers reach the dot side first as you are working your way
from the door to the rear center. When you reach the center, you walk
around the car and start unsnapping from the other door.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L
LOON, MAC pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
"It makes a nice noise when it goes faster"
- 4-year-old Adam, upon seeing a bitmap of Grandma Susie's TR4.
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