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We had a recent thread titled "Winter Projects". In that thread I posted photos of the work I did and one of the other members asked how I folded the top. I posted some pictures of the top as I folded it. The photos are in the reverse order so start with the last picture first, first picture last. The top folds up and everything is tight. I don't use the straps as the top will only go down so far. Scroll down to the post just after the 69Boyz Tootsie Roll video. LOL

https://www.speedsterowners.com...er-projects-1?page=2

You could also use the "Search" function and there may be some other thoughts on how to fold the top. I like my method since nothing hangs down and it makes the tonneau nice and snug as well.

I don't recommend folding the top material against the plastic window or folding the window into the top. The top material is abrasive against the plastic. Best way is to unsnap the the top letting the window hang a bit into the tub, unlatch the header bow allowing the steel top frame to fold down as to bring the top to the tub, then roll the header bow under as you roll it up, this lets the plastic window fall flat against the rear tub and the rolled header fits perfect into the tub.

Awesome thanks Alan. Any particular location for the snaps on the straps on the back cover where they snap into the firewall or just whatever works? Thanks again

Straight in line with the straps just above the seat cushion.

Nice looking car. 

" a gift for my wife", thats a good one

My 5 speed is a gift for my first born. I completely understand.

I keep my rag top high on a shelf. No chance of ever getting to it. Pick up is for rain 

I remember seeing a GORGEOUS black with red interior Beck 550 Spyder once, that a guy bought "for his wife".  I helped with smoothing out the carbs with a local mechanic and it was perfect.  The wife drove it every day the first week (learning to drive the manual way), then a 3-4 times the next week, then twice the third week and then it sat in the garage a lot.  It was windy, and noisy, and shaky, and smelly when she drove it.  She had to wear a hat to keep her hair nice (she was a cheerleader-type realtor and needed to meet clients) and all that.  Last I heard, it had been sitting for a few years (it never showed up on here or ebay or their local car club events).  Their house was on the Intra-coastal waterway down south, so by now it must be pitting and rusting to death.  

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Scott - I took a few pics to demonstrate how I stow my convertible top. This process will keep the rear window from getting scratched and deformed (curled up or crumpled with creases) and minimize the wrinkles (and possibility of tears in the material) when you pull the top up. I install my full tonneau so when I park my park whenever I'm out cruising, I can close up the tonneau and keep prying eyes off the interior.

Click on the first pic to enlarge, then you can scroll through the rest. Hope you find this helpful. 

Thanks Jim and as you always say "I learned something new"

Thank you so much Jim!!