posted 04-27-2003 12:10 PM                  

So what do you think of the new top that covers the roll bar? The look was different than I expected, but I do think it looks even more retro. JMO. Any others?

theDQMan - sorry about that, yep that mod is there too. If you would like to see beter pics of that, check out this thread.

posted 04-27-2003 12:28 PM                  

Thanks for clarifying of what!

Ran out and took some just for your request. Here ya go.

posted 04-27-2003 12:50 PM                  

Marty

posted 04-27-2003 02:42 PM                  

Yep!

CW,

Thanks!

No, the current roll bar position does allow for me to see out the back. Although, if You look close enough, you can see the roll bar is pushing on the top. The roll bar can be cut. I just worried that once it is, the rear vision will be too small. If the window were shifted down, I could probably still see. Of course that would have look wrong on the exterior.

Hence my dilemma. Somewhere in the process we lost the comment to lay the rear bow back farther. I guess it just go lost in the shuffle. If we had laid the bow back farther and kept the height (as now I realize I’m comfortable with the look), I could actually have increased the roll bar height! I’m 6 foot and now have at least 3 – 4inches of head room above me. It would have made the rear panel from the side view go almost vertical. But again, I think it would look fine. So now do I work with what I got or fix it to what I perceive to be the best situation (i.e. redo the top). Haven’t decided yet. May depend on how low we need to lower the roll bar.

Marty,

I didn’t take any shots with the top down. And now it’s dirty from taking my son to soccer! I still don’t have the roll bar chromed. That kind of depends on where I end up. But I did post them here. Of course I think you have already seen these. Thanks for your words of encouragement!

posted 04-28-2003 04:58 PM                  

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Originally posted by WildCat:
Bill,

it looks good. Now you need to make kit for top and bar to sell the the racers guy's that really need one

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posted 04-28-2003 06:49 PM                  

it looks good. Now you need to make kit for top and bar to sell the the racers guy's that really need one.

I agree Rich. NHRA rules call for a roll bar for convertables 13.99 or quicker. I have a hard top on order with Bob (shipping next month) which according to the techs at the track will classify the car as a hardtop and not be an issue 'til 11.99. The top will be completely unfinshed and only used for the track. A roll bar would have been nice but the hardtop was available now and here in the high country racing season is just beginning.

posted 04-28-2003 09:49 PM                  

Certianly not laughing. Was thinking about matching the color of this door panel for the roll bar. I think it's a close match to the current pin strip. But I decided with as dark as the Mulholland is, I couldn't go wrong with chrome. Thanks for the suggestion. By the way, this isn't my interior ... yet!

Marc,

Understood. I was surprised this past week with the bump of the delivery top introduction thread. It said it had an integrated roll bar? But of course the price difference between it and the hard top is still pretty significant. Best of luck on the racing season. Be sure and keep us posted!

posted 04-28-2003 10:24 PM                  

Not exactly sure where your going with the seats forward question but I'll try to answer anyway. I'll just say the roll bar ties in about even with the top mechanism attachment just behind the seats. So no, the seats and the bar do not touch but they are close.

posted 04-30-2003 07:41 AM                  

Thanks!

PGD,