MGB Convertible top Installation MGB

[DElimon]

Some time ago I found an article on "How to Install" a top on a MGB. I am helping to install a new stayfast cloth top on a 1978 MGB.
It was a step by step article with good information, does anyone know where the article can be found? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Right here in the Knowledge Base:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/lore/article.php?id=051

Mickey

 

[DElimon]

Thanks for the info, this is great but the one I had was complete with pictures-This will work!

 

[kennypinkerton]

Not that hard... Stretch it, and maybe disconect the rear, and give it a bit more if it's not warm yet.

 

[mjamgb]

One word of caution... Do not be tempted to stretch it drum tight as the first sign of cold weather and it will split! Now, how would I know this...?

 

[DElimon]

Thanks everyone, we put the top on after warming it for a long time, everything went great!!!!

 

[riff_raff]

This article, linked above is no longer available. Does anyone have a new link? (or other tips?) I just purchased a Robbins top for my '79.

 

[WillR]

It was one of the first things I did when I got an MG.If I could Do it then honestly anyone can. Lay it over the frame in the sun and let it warm up. connect the back up and see where you need to put the pop rivets in on the front. I put it as tight as I dared. Must have lucked out with the cold weather not splitting it. Luck or I am much weaker then I thought. Good time to pant the hardware before you put the top on. Take a good look at the one you have on ( if you have one on) and It should make sense when you start looking at what is connected where.

 

[DrEntropy]

I've been putting Robbins tops on customers' and my own cars for decades. Great choice, rif-raf. The last one was for my own Alfa, over a decade ago. It is just now getting to the point of replacement. And the rear window is still clear and unaffected from Florida sun exposure. Great materials.

As Will says, start with attaching the rear bar and snaps, give it time to warm in the sun, mark the center line of the front header area with a long chalk line so you can keep it on-center. Stretch and glue it with contact adhesive (not the whimpy stuff, use Weldwood's original contact adhesive!), Both surfaces, let the adhesive touch-dry and paper to keep the two from contact until you have good tension on the top.Gluing the top to the header makes reinstalling the aluminum strip for the seal much easier.