I was bidding on the eBay one thinking it was for a S4, then contacted the seller to make sure…he thought it was for a S1 / S2! Perhaps I should get bidding again…for my S4!
Hieprobably stopped both of us from bidding Barney. Just saw what it went for…?540 !!! I think you can get one for your S2 from TTR for a lot less that that, and with fixings to actually make it useful!!
With the TTR offerings there is one with a parcel shelf and one without.
Apart from the ability to carry parcels is there a benefit (Rigidity, original form ) from having the parcel shelf?
My original S2 hardtop has a parcel shelf. Without it the roof would be very floppy and prone to cracking when fitting, I would think. Important for those racer boys who want to save that extra 2 ounces though!
I can now see why the parcel shelf adds extra strength.
Apart from the cut-away hinge and the three clips above the screen does the hard-top attach anywhere else?
look at marks picture no 3 - notice round hole and fixture north of it. These attach to corresponding points on body - for more detail see service manuel I think the stick is a pin and a bolt for the threaded bobin in the body.
To complete the loop I asked the current manufacturers of the Lenham top if they knew the source for the rear screen.
In the back of my mind I have my doubts about the glass being FHC sourced. I have this image in my head that the Leham rear screen wrapped around the sides a bit more and gave a wider rear quarter view.
Perhaps we’ll never find out for certain … unless someone knows out there
Thanks to cabc26b for the explanation regarding the securing arrangement.