I'm about to install a new Robbins top on my TR-3a. I'm wondering if there is a preferred location of the LTD fasteners relative to the bound edge of the top. I have the original top and tonneau cover. On the top, the LTDs are flush with the edge of the top with the prongs going through the binding material. On the tonneau however, the fasteners are just above the binding. Note that on the tonneau the binding is thicker. Here are some pics...
To practice installing the fasteners before tackling the top, I installed a new stick cover. Since I hadn't put much thought to the LTD location at that point, I installed them flush with the inside edge of the binding. It seemed to work well that way. However, after having to add some extra pressure to get the LTDs to snap tight and stay, I noticed that the edge of the cover was laying against the deck rather than flush up against the vertical part of the cap where the peg was mounted. Some more pics...
If you look close you can see the curvature in the material where the LTD is located. Not sure if this will be a problem other than making sure they are snapped tight or perhaps some wear on the deck lid paint over time.
On the top now, the material is so thick that if I mount the LTD through the binding right up to the edge I'll need the long prong LTDs. On the other hand, if I use the regular (short prong) LTDs inside the binding I'm wondering if I will have trouble keeping the snaps secure since the top is under a great deal more tension than the stick cover.
So here's the question... Is there a preferred location for the LTDs? Anything else I need to think about on the fasteners? I've read many of the threads on the positioning of the frame, so I think I have an idea how to approach that... if I can ever find a nice warm sunny day here in the mountains.
Rick...
To practice installing the fasteners before tackling the top, I installed a new stick cover. Since I hadn't put much thought to the LTD location at that point, I installed them flush with the inside edge of the binding. It seemed to work well that way. However, after having to add some extra pressure to get the LTDs to snap tight and stay, I noticed that the edge of the cover was laying against the deck rather than flush up against the vertical part of the cap where the peg was mounted. Some more pics...
If you look close you can see the curvature in the material where the LTD is located. Not sure if this will be a problem other than making sure they are snapped tight or perhaps some wear on the deck lid paint over time.
On the top now, the material is so thick that if I mount the LTD through the binding right up to the edge I'll need the long prong LTDs. On the other hand, if I use the regular (short prong) LTDs inside the binding I'm wondering if I will have trouble keeping the snaps secure since the top is under a great deal more tension than the stick cover.
So here's the question... Is there a preferred location for the LTDs? Anything else I need to think about on the fasteners? I've read many of the threads on the positioning of the frame, so I think I have an idea how to approach that... if I can ever find a nice warm sunny day here in the mountains.
Rick...