@@AndrewDoesCarStuff You do appear completely relaxed in front of the camera, even riding out the slight misstep with the loose fastener. This was the first video of yours I've seen, so looking forward to others, good job!
XLNT video for the new guys to British trim work (I've been working with those fasteners/tools >45 yrs__about the same length of time I've been a Moss customer)! But what I really want, is one of those Armacord work mats, I love it! I don't need one quite as big as the one used in the video if there's a smaller size, and with the Moss logo, but if you have these available, I WANT ONE (or more...)! Good job!
Helpful video, thank you. There is a Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool the Pro's use for securing the snaps. It is pricey and I bought it when I recently installed my new TR4 soft top. It made the job easier and was actually fun to use That install tool company also sells the pinch tool for the lift the dot fasteners which I also bought. As you stated it offers precise cuts and punch-outs for the LTD fasteners. but other methods can be used. Also very useful, which they sell too is the cutting block and die holder. The cutting block is used where it was shown a wood block was used in the video. This cutting block allows for clean punches with no stringers holding the punch-out pieces, which as we saw in the video, needed to be cut away with scissors of a sharp knife. The only concern with soft top installation is determining where the snaps are located as a small mistake will make for a less than perfect fit. All in all, good stuff! Thank you again!
@@MossMotorsCom The "end grain" surface of a short 4" long block of a 4" x 4" post has been my Go To work-surface for decades. Gives a clean cut and is very easy on your arch-punches. As for locating where to put the hole in your fabrics, use a China Marker (aka grease pencil) to cover the top of your stud or snap, then pull your material over the top of it, without rubbing, then let it go straight down to touch the stud (NO WIGGLING) press the material onto the stud with your thumb to insure a positive witness mark. When fitting convertible tops, avoid the temptation to pull the material as "tight as a drum" as IT WILL shrink a bit after repeated/prolonged exposure in the sun (and lay the top out in the sun for an hour or so before you begin your installation, making it softer and easier to work with. This is especially important if there are "packaging folds" in the glassine windows. (sorry, I got overstimulated when you mentioned "tips"...)
All good, but I wish you would have included a method for tightening the body studs in my '74 MGB where the snaps on the soft top attach. One or two have come loose, and I can't figure out how to reach the underside to hold while I tighten the exposed stud.
Great Job! Very informative video!
love the poof at the end..nice touch.
Our editor will be glad to hear that - thanks!
Helpful. Moss Motors is invaluable for any British vehicle owner 👍🏽
Thank you!
Andrew ! You’re so good at this 👍😎
Hey thanks Brian! Didn't know you followed Moss 🤓
@@AndrewDoesCarStuff You do appear completely relaxed in front of the camera, even riding out the slight misstep with the loose fastener. This was the first video of yours I've seen, so looking forward to others, good job!
XLNT video for the new guys to British trim work (I've been working with those fasteners/tools >45 yrs__about the same length of time I've been a Moss customer)!
But what I really want, is one of those Armacord work mats, I love it! I don't need one quite as big as the one used in the video if there's a smaller size, and with the Moss logo, but if you have these available, I WANT ONE (or more...)!
Good job!
Great company to do business with!
We certainly appreciate your business!
Very good video. Should be helpful in my restoration. Thanks for posting.😊
Happy to help, glad you enjoyed it! What are you working on?
@ Bugeye Sprite.
As always great video Andrew!
Thank you!
Outstanding video and presentation.
Much appreciated!
That was very helpful! Thanks!
Happy to help!
Helpful video, thank you. There is a Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool the Pro's use for securing the snaps. It is pricey and I bought it when I recently installed my new TR4 soft top. It made the job easier and was actually fun to use That install tool company also sells the pinch tool for the lift the dot fasteners which I also bought. As you stated it offers precise cuts and punch-outs for the LTD fasteners. but other methods can be used. Also very useful, which they sell too is the cutting block and die holder. The cutting block is used where it was shown a wood block was used in the video. This cutting block allows for clean punches with no stringers holding the punch-out pieces, which as we saw in the video, needed to be cut away with scissors of a sharp knife. The only concern with soft top installation is determining where the snaps are located as a small mistake will make for a less than perfect fit. All in all, good stuff! Thank you again!
Good extra tips, thanks!
@@MossMotorsCom The "end grain" surface of a short 4" long block of a 4" x 4" post has been my Go To work-surface for decades. Gives a clean cut and is very easy on your arch-punches.
As for locating where to put the hole in your fabrics, use a China Marker (aka grease pencil) to cover the top of your stud or snap, then pull your material over the top of it, without rubbing, then let it go straight down to touch the stud (NO WIGGLING) press the material onto the stud with your thumb to insure a positive witness mark.
When fitting convertible tops, avoid the temptation to pull the material as "tight as a drum" as IT WILL shrink a bit after repeated/prolonged exposure in the sun (and lay the top out in the sun for an hour or so before you begin your installation, making it softer and easier to work with. This is especially important if there are "packaging folds" in the glassine windows.
(sorry, I got overstimulated when you mentioned "tips"...)
Many a fingernail have been broken on those lift a dot fasteners 😂
Excellent tutorial, than you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
All good, but I wish you would have included a method for tightening the body studs in my '74 MGB where the snaps on the soft top attach. One or two have come loose, and I can't figure out how to reach the underside to hold while I tighten the exposed stud.
This did cross our minds, and we'll keep it in mind for a future update video!