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drooartz

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Finally got around to getting the new top I bought back in April fit to the MGB. Found a local upholstery shop who could do the top and also fix a tear in the driver's seat. They're going to replace the zipper in my tonneau and make the driver's headrest pocket a bit bigger so I can put it on without having to move the seat forward.

Nice to have the top done. It uses the older pack-away frame which I do like -- don't use the top much in the summer and it's nice to have the space behind the seats clear. New top also has a zip-down rear window, helpful for when its really hot out and I need some shade. :smile:

Guy did a nice job, the top is nice and snug.

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Looks really good, Drew. Kinda surprised you didn't DIY, they aren't that complicated to fit.
 
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DrEntropy said:
Looks really good, Drew. Kinda surprised you didn't DIY, they aren't that complicated to fit.
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Time, Doc, is the thing I don't have. If I tried to find time to get it done, it might be years in the future. :smile:

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Do you need a set of side mirrors?
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No, I need a new set of door skins (or some welding work). The cracks-of-doom make my mirror mounts loose and the flop around and stare at the sky. One of these days...
 
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Time... yup. Know that issue well. The supply of Round Tuits here is diminished.
 
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DrEntropy said:
Time... yup. Know that issue well. The supply of Round Tuits here is diminished.
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Mine have all turned into Out Of Round Tuits.
 
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Wing mount mirrors......I'm just sayin :smile:
 
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Nice looking top.
I found another B in the
Junk yard again today.
This one is a 78, and they are trying
to sell it as a whole running car.
Car starts, heard it run, but it will sit
there until heck freezes over, or someone if
willing to pay $1500 for it. But in looking
in the trunk, low and behold (and I don't think
the wrecking yard knows or cares if its there)
A brand spanking new unmounted unused top.

So here I am, thinking about how to get it
out of the trunk, so I can get it on half price
day comming up.
 
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Silverghost said:
Wing mount mirrors......I'm just sayin :smile:
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Maybe some day...
 
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