[TR] Attaching aTR3A bow cover.

[Joe Laurito]

Tom;

Thanks for answering a question that wasn't asked ..... I have that problem
but never got around to speaking up. I'm currently struggling through the
wiring so I put the top bow cover aside for later angst. If others have
additional approaches, I'd love to hear them.

Joe 

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of tom white
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:46 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Attaching aTR3A bow cover.


I know at least one other person on this list has a cover for the top bows
of his TR3A.  The common problem has been that the push the dot fasteners
for the inside of the cover do not reach far enough to be attached to any
logical site for a lift the dot post.

My solution was to drill holes in the middle top bow at the downside of the
curve on each side, on the backside of the bow.  Then I screwed in sheet
metal lift the dot posts.  It is necessary to insert the hinge area of the
bows, in it's closed position, into the hinge pockets of the cover and
stretch the cover under the bows to determine the correct positions for the
lift the dot posts.  Remember, measure twice - drill once.  Make sure that
the position of the posts will not conflict with the fabric of the top.
Once the posts are installed the cover fits like it is made for the car.

Best regards,
Tom