Re: Fitting Dash Tops

From: Christopher Albers (Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu)
Date: Mon May 15 2000 - 21:54:46 CDT


Jay_Laifman(at)countrywide.com writes:
> The part you need to get the windshield out of the way for is
>the flat parts that are maybe 2.5" wide and run along the underside,
>held
>up by rivets (factory rivets no less :-). I did not find an acceptable
>black cardboard/press board type of material. I ended up using a black
>plastic that was rough and didn't really "look" plastic. (Ok,
>originality
>freaks, go ahead and complain - but you can't have my Holbay engine or
>SV
>OD either).

>The second problem is a little known secret. They don't fit! They are
>darn close, and really nice. But, from the source, I'm told they are a
>little off on one side. So, no matter what you do, they are slightly
>warped, or something, and won't be perfect. However, they're darn close
>and
>awesome stuff considering the options.

I was fortunate enough to have the originals. They are simply
aluminium pieces covered with black canvas, like soft top material.
That's exactly what I used, just contact cemented the stuff on. Looks
real good, and original, too, Jay! =-p

CNA



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