[Tigers] Over Engineered Soft Top

[Ron Fraser]

Joel
 
Most Rootes parts are over engineered for strength and longevity.
 
There are 2 tensions cables.
Are you sure you need them for a Mk 1A frame.  My early Mk 1A uses Velcro
along the side rails instead of the cables.
 
You need the Alpine Parts List to show those parts.  See TigersUnited.com
and look for the Tiger and Alpine Parts List there.
 
Notch is for webbing that pop rivets to the header and the bows with metal
plates.
 
My cover plates are Machine Gray.
 
Write ups - TE/AE web site should have one but not sure.
There was a video on the web for folding the top correctly - not sure if it
is still there or if I can find it again
 
Ron Fraser
 
 

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Subject: [Tigers] Over Engineered Soft Top


Well, we started on the soft top frame for the 66 Mk 1A.  Would you say this
is a over engineered, complicated set up? 

The tension cable and retainer spring, which I have neither, where does the
retaining spring attach to?  The from collar, I believe attached to the Peak
rail.  Are there 2 tension cable, one on either side?

The peak rail or header rail looks to have a notch in the center with
several holes to hold something here - what?  The Rootes manual section O
body does not show anything.

The cover plate, RH and LH, - are they suppose to be machinery grey painted
like the frame or chrome as received from SS?

Are there any good write ups with pictures on soft top frame and top
installation?  I have not been able to find anything.

Pictures on the entire top set up would be greatly appreciated.  My little 3
stop light town does not even know what a Sunbeam is other than a blender,
so going to look is not possible.

Regards

Joel Martin

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