Convertible roof fit question | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

RichardMaxwell

Ok fitting the mohair roof, any advise on best way to fit. I've fitted the rear, no problem but when l pull the mohair over the windshield it's tight in some places and baggy in others. I've heard best way to fit is get 2 people to pull tight over windshield and mark the mohair inside were to glue to header. Once all glued up, soak the mohair, this will tighten it up and make it taught.

Is this advise good or not??

Rich

12/23/103:24 AM

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RichardMaxwell

Ok fitting the mohair roof, any advise on best way to fit. I've fitted the rear, no problem but when l pull the mohair over the windshield it's tight in some places and baggy in others. I've heard best way to fit is get 2 people to pull tight over windshield and mark the mohair inside were to glue to header. Once all glued up, soak the mohair, this will tighten it up and make it taught.

Is this advise good or not??

Rich

12/23/103:24 AM

Jack CrosbyHot Springs, AR, VS RabyTypeIV

Mohair?

I'm used to working with the "Stafast" material that looks like thick canvas but not mohair.

The deal about Stafast is that after it streches once, it won't do it again so you can reposition it by stretching it after some use and it will stsy tight.

12/23/101:20 PM

Former Member

I wish I had mo hair, I'm just sayin' . . .

12/23/103:15 PM

Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

I just wish I had ANY hair.

12/23/107:39 PM

RichardMaxwell

David & Lane
I'll send u my of cuts, then you too can have Mo-hair. :-)

Any one else got any tips of fitting mohair roof???

Rich

12/24/108:13 AM

Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

Look on www.speedtershop.com under speedster technical articles for "installing a Stay Fast Top"

12/25/102:35 PM

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