Mikes Spitfire

Mathew - thanks, I've tried this once, but I think i'll try it again, when I've an extra pair of hands with me. I've also wondered if I can loosen and reposition the strap at the rear where the top is affixed to the body. I'm thinking if I loosen all of these, attach the hood to the windsheild header and then retighten all the bolts, it might work. Possibly even 'slot' the bolt holes by a fraction of an inch to get them lower? Unfortunately, the clutch gave up on me last week, so that will likely be my first job! Thanks for the help. I'll give it a try. Mike

I recently became the proud owner of a 77 Spitfire 1500. The car has what appears to be an almost new, canvas top. Seems to look and feel right except for 1 little problem. It take three men and a camel to pull the top tight enough to attach the windshield header and the snaps both. I can get the top to the header, but will never get more than 1/2 the snaps to connect. Attach the snaps, and it will never reach the header. Any good tricks for getting this to stretch? If i could get an extra 1/4 to 1/2 an inch, it would make the car so much nicer to live with. Anybody who's dealt with this, any suggestions appreciated. Thanks,