[Tigers] Over Engineered Soft Top

[Joel Martin]

Thanks for the responses.
The rootes manual only shows a diagram for the cable tension soft top.  What do I need to look for in a Velcro verses cable tension top frame?
Notch is for webbing that pop rivets to the header and the bows with metal plates.  The webbing is how long and how wide?  Ron indicates, I interrupt, attaches to the header (1), middle bow (2) and then the rear bow (3) if I am reading this correctly.  Metal plates are a mystery at this point - not sure if I have these or not.

So if the Velcro frame, does the Velcro attach to the 'cantrail' RH and LH which is about 24" long for securing to the top which has Velcro already sewn into it?
Thanks again
Joel Martin 


     On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:16 AM, Ross Hulse <commodoreblues at gmail.com> wrote:
   

 Joel,
Check youtube for Sunbeam Top Stowage.  It shows how to fold the top on a Mark 1A.  And it also shows how to properly attach the top material to the body.  Watch the video and you will notice how the center webbing is attached to the frame.99980 0 If you have cables on a Mark 1A top frame you actually have an early Mark 1 frame and that is not correct.  
Ross "Commodore Blues" Hulse
On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 7:47 AM, Tom Parker via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

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  
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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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