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Scored a hard top
Posted by dbandel
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Oct 6, 2015 08:27 PM
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I have been looking forever for a hard top for Jake's MGB, and a member of my club just sold his car to a gentleman in Florida who didn't want the hard top. My son was ecstatic (it's going on his '73 MGB).
Current:
'67 MGB GT
'74 MGB Roadster
past:
'83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
02 Jaguar XKR
'72 MG Midget 1275
'69 Triumph GT6+
'75 Triumph Spitfire 1500
'76 MG Midget 1500
Current:
'67 MGB GT
'74 MGB Roadster
past:
'83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
02 Jaguar XKR
'72 MG Midget 1275
'69 Triumph GT6+
'75 Triumph Spitfire 1500
'76 MG Midget 1500
Oct 6, 2015 08:31 PM
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Looks good. Ever spent any time driving a B with a hard top? How tall is your son? I'm 6'. I hit my head ever time I get in and out and have to crouch down to be able to see through the windshield when I had the top on. Wasn't at all what I expected things to be like.
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Oct 7, 2015 01:40 AM
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Factory Works hardtop
more headroom than a soft top,white inside more light more roomy,warmer in Winter
Pup aproved
problem solved
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more headroom than a soft top,white inside more light more roomy,warmer in Winter
Pup aproved
problem solved
LNDRVR4X4.COM
Home of Project "INCARN8'
1957 Series 1 Land Rover electric VEHICLE CONVERSION
FIXITUPCHAP.COM
FIXITUPCHAP INCORPORATED
RD3 Radar/ Electronic Warfare Technician
VIETNAM 1969-1972
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Oct 7, 2015 08:47 AM
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That's a Snugtop, the same as what I had. Issue was not headroom inside the cab but being able to get in and out without hitting my head and/or being able to see ahead below the top of the windshield. Never once did I get in that I did not hit my head just above my right ear trying to get in. Seat back angle has nothing to do with this. Issue is much the same with the ragtop up but the ragtop does not hurt as much to hit
In reply to # 3100634 by mgbgt111
Rob,
What top is on the blue car?
What top is on the blue car?
Oct 7, 2015 09:12 AM
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Has anyone found a good source for the rubber seals for the rear of the approved hard top? I found the front seal but have had no luck with the rear. Also, I am looking for the side metal attachment brackets. I could possibly fabricate a couple but I would rather have the correct ones to install my top with. Thanks for any help.
Congradulation David, you will enjoy your new top!
Jim
Congradulation David, you will enjoy your new top!
Jim
Oct 7, 2015 09:36 AM
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I have this top on my 75, but mine has a small MG logo just behind the window, where this picture shows some other logo.
Deo Volente
In reply to # 3100366 by dbandel
I have been looking forever for a hard top for Jake's MGB, and a member of my club just sold his car to a gentleman in Florida who didn't want the hard top. My son was ecstatic (it's going on his '73 MGB).
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Oct 7, 2015 10:14 AM
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Geez, I've had one for sale for several months now, and had one single nibble.
I must be doing something wrong!
Wayne Sanders
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"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011
79/65 MGB - Carmine- V-6 - T-5
This car is now very nearly completely done. Sure to find something else, but not now.........And 12 years later, I'm starting to fix things that were new when we built the car. It's pretty well de-bugged!
I must be doing something wrong!
Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR
(TD 4288)
"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011
79/65 MGB - Carmine- V-6 - T-5
This car is now very nearly completely done. Sure to find something else, but not now.........And 12 years later, I'm starting to fix things that were new when we built the car. It's pretty well de-bugged!
Oct 7, 2015 11:43 AM
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The Roadster Factory has them for the factory top.
Deo Volente
In reply to # 3100671 by jimathome
Has anyone found a good source for the rubber seals for the rear of the approved hard top? I found the front seal but have had no luck with the rear. Also, I am looking for the side metal attachment brackets. I could possibly fabricate a couple but I would rather have the correct ones to install my top with. Thanks for any help.
Congradulation David, you will enjoy your new top!
Jim
Congradulation David, you will enjoy your new top!
Jim
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Oct 7, 2015 12:29 PM
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If you were on the east coast I'd be fish on. I've been search for one locally in decent shape for a couple months, everything I come across is crap and over priced.
jb
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In reply to # 3100713 by 29desoto
Geez, I've had one for sale for several months now, and had one single nibble.
I must be doing something wrong!
I must be doing something wrong!
jb
Too soon we get old, too late we get smart!
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