In spite of my original intentions for the car, "Nell" now has a soft top. The silent auction at the convention was just too tempting! I confess that I like the idea of having the top stowed behind the seat in case of unexpected rain, or an overly wind-distressed passenger.
The deck latches came from Prestige, and #1 Son and I were able to put the top up. Surprisingly, it is quieter than the hard top! It doesn't creak, groan, and chatter as much, plus it doesn't reflect other noises from inside the car. A brief drive on the freeway proved that it is suitably tight and nothing flaps in the wind. Overall, it is very good quality for a "replacement" top.
While it seems easier to put up than the stock top, it still seems to be a 2-person job. There is a lot of pushing and shoving from the outside required while attempting to close the latches on the inside.
Overall, I'm happy with the way it looks and performs. It compliments the car in both form and function. I rather doubt that I will be using the hard top much anymore!
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