In less time than anticipated, the new Robbins ragtop is here. I could have spent a little less money on the lower model ragtop, but there was no confirmation it had a rear zip-out window. ZRW wasn't a 100% indicator. For $300 total(including shipping), I'm happy with it.
It's a very nicely made ragtop. Of course, I get 2 pages dedicated to the care that reads like a commercial to happy fun ball(Do not taunt your Robbins convertible top). Any reason why you would have to unlatch it to unzip the rear window? The vinyl looks slightly thinner than my old ragtop. But I'm betting over the years the original swelled up a bit to resemble poor-quality leather. Oh are those new windows ever-so clear. Which brings me to the next question. Any good solid instructions on how to install the button snaps? I have not the slightest inkling on how to install the buttons(especially the female ends) , and it looks like you only have 1 shot at it. I noticed a few "male" snaps on the car body are a bit loose. First priority is to re-pop rivet those before installing the ragtop-side snaps. And in brighter news, the restoration of the sway bar is coming of nicely. An hour of struggling with a big c-clamp at the suspension wishbone, and the remaining part was out. The main bar got primed a bit, so the car's off the jackstands. I think some solid time wire brushing & painting and the sway bar should look & act like new. -- http://infaux.net Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
