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I just received a new top from AA Best Co and it was the wrong size for my '76.
Too small. Not happy at all. I heard the tops were smaller starting in 1977. Is this true? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
 
Don't think so. Sounds like you have a pre-68 top
 
Make sure you loosen the 3 bolts on each side of the top frame before starting to replace it.
Keep the frame as low as possible.
 
4" is alot, but I don't recall any difference from '76, Moss lists the same top from '69 on.
 
Is or does the top bow compress?
 
Well it was a wild shot, the early MK I and IIs top bows compress and then spring up to tighten everything up when the top is erected. Sigh.
 
Have you contacted A.A. Best re the top not fitting?
 
Yes, I have and Acme tops contacted me. They had me take measurements of the top they sent me and my header. Sent them the measurements and waiting for there response.
 
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