Re: On Tops and Series IIIs

From: Andy Whiteford (A.G.Whiteford(at)gcal.ac.uk)
Date: Fri Jan 30 1998 - 06:07:23 CST


Jay Laifman wrote

>.....in my opinion (and I repeat, my opinion), I always thought the earlier
>top matched the lines of the car better and appeared rather unique and well
>designed.

I agree.

I'd thought about fitting the early(ser I/II) hard-top and windscreen frame
to my ser III,
as these have both rotted beyond repair, and the early ones are alumin /
brass etc. = no rust.
I'd need early doors, but mine are nothing special just now. It could work
out cheaper than
getting a decent hardtop & frame for later series.
But Jarrid told me the metal work for the screen frame -to scuttle mount is
different, and I think the door hinge mounts on the A post may be different
too.

> Are there problems with the earlier tops which I'm not
>aware of?

visibility restrictions ? aluminium corrosion / oxidation ???

andy

>It's raining here today.
not in Glasgow. Beautiful cold & clear Winter's day here.



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