Dr.Jeff
True Classic
I think awhile back the guys at MWB posted a pic of a X1/9 that actually folded in half due to rust.I have never seen an X bend in half
I think awhile back the guys at MWB posted a pic of a X1/9 that actually folded in half due to rust.I have never seen an X bend in half
Looks really good Huss. I know photos always seem to show/exaggerate the slightest imperfections somehow.
Do you think there would be any benefit to only glueing the outer edges, so the material can stretch/slide/pull over everything more easily?
Just thinking out loud....I wonder if a thin layer of very light weight insulation under the fabric cover would be good? I'm thinking two reasons; acts like a padding to help maintain a smoother/softer surface, and for the insulating property. There is some extremely light stuff that might work. Or do you think that would make it way more difficult to attach everything?
Hussein, let us know the final weight of your top. Should be about the same as mine. I took my car out for a long drive today and experienced zero issues with the top.
Just a note here about the canvas...
I built a foldable top out of the original targa top in a way that it would collapse and stow in the rear trunk. The one thing that was a problem was the top material STRETCHED from driving, heat of the sun and the suction of air going over the top.
Even with the supports as shown, I believe a well "backed" and expensive material should be used as well as the procedure that was listed to stretch it and glue it down.
I'm assuming "Contact Cement" was used and its necessary to use a good commercial grade as well that will not soften with heat.
Looks GREAT, BTW, hopefully it will hold up as well too!
Mine came out to 16lbs with all the hardware back in place. I was hoping for a little less. That means the seals, guides & latches weigh 5.5lbs altogether.
I glued a section of the canvas over the rear section that is 'exposed'
Mine came out to 16lbs with all the hardware back in place.
Hussein,
16lbs? I guess I will just use my Saratoga when I want a lighter top.
16lbs. That's what mine weighs anyway.What do the Saratoga tops weigh? Also
I had assumed the Saratoga would have been heavier. I am not really familier with the clear material used or how thick it is.16lbs. That's what mine weighs anyway.
Just to set the record straight, I re-weighed my top (with a bathroom scale zero'd out) and I'm right between 14 and 15 lbs. I'll call it 14 and a half. Not sure why Hussein's top weighs more. Could be the scales we're using or I cut off more material than he did or my fabric is lighter?
Agreed, bathroom scales are especially inaccurate at such small weights.Yes. Any one of those factors could be the culprit Cruiser. My money is on the bathroom scale. My bathroom scale lies all the time. I am sure of it.
My wife says mine is inaccurate at any weight.....Agreed, bathroom scales are especially inaccurate at such small weights.
Agreed, bathroom scales are especially inaccurate at such small weights.
Just to set the record straight, I re-weighed my top (with a bathroom scale zero'd out) and I'm right between 14 and 15 lbs. I'll call it 14 and a half. Not sure why Hussein's top weighs more. Could be the scales we're using or I cut off more material than he did or my fabric is lighter?