[Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 7, Issue 103

[Ronnie Day]

I bought both my tonneau cover and top from Les at CDM, both in canvas. The
tonneau was bought quite a while ago and I think was ready to use except
for the headrest pockets, and inserting the metal bar. When I've used it I
just lay the headrests in the package tray. I had the top professionally
installed and that cost around $375, IIRC, not a lot less than the top
itself. If I had it to do again, I'd still have it done. I'd think putting
the fittings in the tonneau would be more of a DIY project.

FWIW,
Ron

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 9:09 AM, John Stromgren via Datsun-roadsters <
datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I got one for my 1970 2000 from M & T Manufacturing
>
> M & T Manufacturing Support
> support at mtmfg.com
>
> There isn't a significant difference in bodies between our two cars, is
> there?
>
> The fit is left up to the buyer - hardware for twisties, posties, and
> snaps was included; I needed to buy a punch (bought a two-size set at the
> hardware store that is advertized for canvas work).
>
> I took the metal bar out of my short tonneau cover for the rear fitting,
> and then used a hammer and punch against a block of pine to make holes for
> the fittings one at a time.  It was a rather tedious process, as I had to
> fit the rear bar in place and then decide on where the other pieces would
> go one at a time, marking the spot with chalk, and then removing the whole
> cover each time to a workspace on the floor where I could do the punching.
> The headrest pockets, in my case, made the refitting process quicker.  As I
> added fastenings, it became easier to spread and pull the rest of the cover
> until I had a pretty good fit.
>
> I'm very happy with it, and they were fine folks to work with.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> John
> SRL311-14061
> Portsmouth, NH
>
>
>
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>> From: Stephen Webber <sewebberlaw at gmail.com>
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>> Subject: [Roadsters] Tonneau covers
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>> My 1963 SPL 310, single carb. 1500, low seat back needs a new tonneau
>> cover.  Does anyone have a suggest where a good quality, good fitting
>> cover
>> can be purchased?
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> John E. Stromgren
> 141 Eastwood Drive
> Portsmouth, NH 03801-6071
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