[Tigers] Over Engineered Soft Top

[Tom Parker]

Ron's right, I think. The Mark 1A probably used Velcro on the sides. Look
for rivet holes in the frame outer sides.My Mark 2 definitely does.

Tom
'67 Mark 2

On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Ron Fraser via Tigers <
tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Joel
> Martin via Tigers
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 19, 2015 9:38 AM
> *To:* tigers at autox.team.net
> *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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