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  1. dinogtss

    dinogtss Karting

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    Hi All

    I was recently talking to a elderly chap who when he purchased a dino emergency top for his dino told me it came in a jack bag any info out there?
     
  2. racerboy9

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    I bought a few of these from FAF in Tucker, GA many years ago and none of them were in bag. I think they had a stack of about 10 at that time.
     
  3. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    These are very rare and seldom seen.

    I don't think it can fold into the jack bag, but definitely a trunk item.

    I wondered for years about these actually existing, but they do.
     
  4. dinogts

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    Mine came in a simple clear plastic bag.
     
  5. dinogts

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    I sold it to Germany, BTW.
     
  6. need4speed

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    What is this item of which you speak? Any pics please?
     
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  8. need4speed

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    I've just been to my trimmers to try out the Sebring top on my GTS. I've just had the car restored and re-trimmed and wanted to know if I could use the emergency top in the event of being caught out in a rain shower as I may struggle to drive the car with the roof stowed behind the seats.

    The top fits really nicely and my trimmer is going to make a pattern so that he can make copies. The original is made from black Dino vinyl so he can replicate it exactly. I don't have a price as yet but if anyone is interested in one drop me a PM and I will get back to you when I know the price.
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  10. racerboy9

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    They are functional but not very pretty!
     
  11. need4speed

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    True. But in a pinch...
     
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    I suggest two things before you take it out in the rain with the new emergency top;
    - vent window latches
    - a windshield
     
  14. isuk

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    Don't worry Ron, it wouldn't get far at present. There's no engine in it :D
     
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    I think I would struggle most with making the decision to replace the interior or be seen driving a Dino with that roof on it. It is shall we say a questionable look. :)
     
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    you can`t drive a Dino with the emergency top on, it`s just a protection when parking the Dino......
     
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    Iain, will you also do the cover for the roof when parked behind the seats?
     
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    Matthias I've had a new cover made for the roof when it's stowed behind the seats. It looks like a brand new factory item. My original had a slight tear in it. If you need one let me know.
     
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    Ron was offering to push, so no worries, tell him you need to enter the arterial at speed!
    :)
     
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    Hi Iain!! I just LOVE the color of your Dino my friend, I cannot wait to see it finished!
     
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    Thanks Mitch. The colour looks fantastic in the sunshine. I can't begin to imagine how good one must look in some of the sunny states of the US like California, Florida etc.
     
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    Matthias,

    This isn't true....

    You can drive it with the soft top in place if you want to LOT'S OF ADDED DINO FUN.

    :)
     
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    great fun and a one-off experience....
    :)
     
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    I have had one repro Sebring top made to the same spec as the factory original using black Dino vinyl with the same seams, straps etc. Several people sent me a PM expressing interest when I posted my previous pics so here is the repro top. If anyone is interested in buying it please drop me a PM. I very much doubt I'll have any more made. My next project is reproducing a set of the beach seat covers.
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    The emergency top has now been sold, many thanks Peter.

    The materials have arrived for the beach seat cover project so watch this space.
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