Progress on #782

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by frdfver

Nice job on the top installation, turned out looking real good. I to am having to modify my side curtains , I thought it was because I was trying to install an original top on to a NAF body. Even looking back at original cars with tops it seems as though none of them fit all that well.

Paul T.

Thanks. Yes, I don't think precision was ever one of the attributes of these tops. They aren't a whole lot advanced from a conestoga wagon or buggy canvas top. It does a reasonable job of keeping the air off of you but it looks like any downpour would probably flood the interior in just slightly more time than no top at all.

Originally Posted by 1795

Dan,

A very professional looking job. If you are ever looking for some side work, I think that ERA would hire you Not a simple job to have to adapt what you receive, but as you say, it is doable. Looks pretty smooth now.

Not surprised that the top gets a little noisy at about 50 mph, they are not meant to be a permanent top; just something to keep the rain off of you in a downpour, and then stowed in the boot.

I had someone suggest to me that getting in an out of one with the top on and side pipes can be a little tricky.

I ordered a tonneua cover from ERA and it should be here in a couple of weeks. I am going to start with that before I move on to the top.

Maybe after you are done in PA you could swing by upstate NY...there is plenty of room at the inn

Thanks. Yes, getting in or out of the thing is a challenge - I hadn't thought about the side pipe element (since I don't have them) but that certainly would be another complicating factor. Probably best to carry a welding blanket around to throw over the door sill because so far I haven't perfected a routine for entry or exit yet. I never know if I'm coming out feet first or crawling out on all fours.

I think I'm going to finish up my gradual transtition to full retirement this year. Maybe that's an idea - Dan's traveling roadster top installation service.