as much as I love MGs (own a '72 BGT), I find this top design beyond comprehension ... omg what a production 😮 and God help you in a sudden monsoon like where I live! I'm viewing this video because a 62 Mk2 MGA has taken up residence in my shop 🙄 so thanks for posting 😊
Very good video. I just used it to figure how to properly fold the roof on my bosses newly acquired 1960 A after looking like a bit of a chump on my first go. I have had MGB's forever and they are much easier to fold or pack however the Japanese and Italians really have it nailed. Cheers!
I wonder why they made this so cumbersome? Why not do what everybody else does and just make a top that unlatches and flips back? Alfa Romeo did this with no issues.
Great video, watched this one 1st when i got the car as hadnt got a clue how to get the roof down, now i do...and watched your other video the 1st time i put the roof up, well done and please do some more MGA videos.
if the idea is to do this as a stoplight, you'll have to choose a long one. :) and putting those sidecurtains away ain't all that quick or simple either. great color combination BTW.
Hi Ray The quick release is actually from an early MGB. I bought the belts and fittings from Quickfit. Seat Belts in London. www.quickfitsbs.com/index.php The fitting can be seen at: www.mgexp.com/phile/1/225989/seat_belt.jpg
That was quite a production. It took nearly the entire video of 3+ minutes to get the top down. It takes me all of 5-6 seconds to get the top up or down on my 2020 Mazda Miata. For the life of me, I can never figure out why the Brits couldn't have come up with a simpler, faster convertible top... the Japanese had to do it!! oh well!! 🤔
Hello John, I was fighting again with the soft top of my mga 1600, Then I saw your video and it helped me a lot. But, I just can't manage to get the frame stand upright. Do you have any tips for me? (Cornelius from the Netherlands)
Hi Kees. I wonder if you have the later hood frame. These would not stand up. However I have never used one. Have you tried looking at the MGAGuru website.
HI john, thanks for your answer, I have an early 1600 (GHNL76733). So it should be possible to stand up. I will look at the GURU site, and keep you informed.
as much as I love MGs (own a '72 BGT), I find this top design beyond comprehension ... omg what a production 😮 and God help you in a sudden monsoon like where I live! I'm viewing this video because a 62 Mk2 MGA has taken up residence in my shop 🙄 so thanks for posting 😊
Very good video. I just used it to figure how to properly fold the roof on my bosses newly acquired 1960 A after looking like a bit of a chump on my first go. I have had MGB's forever and they are much easier to fold or pack however the Japanese and Italians really have it nailed. Cheers!
I wonder why they made this so cumbersome? Why not do what everybody else does and just make a top that unlatches and flips back? Alfa Romeo did this with no issues.
Finally, the video I have been searching for! Thanks!
Hi Ryan thanks I hope it helped in practice with your car.
Slightly better than my MG where you stored the hood in the boot along with the frame and installed a tonnuea over the passenger compartment.
Great video, watched this one 1st when i got the car as hadnt got a clue how to get the roof down, now i do...and watched your other video the 1st time i put the roof up, well done and please do some more MGA videos.
Well done !
Your car appears to be painted Porsche Guards Red.
Excellent video by long time MGA owner!
if the idea is to do this as a stoplight, you'll have to choose a long one. :) and putting those sidecurtains away ain't all that quick or simple either. great color combination BTW.
It would be very interesting to see how your quick release for the seat belt works, you have clearly engineered your own fitting. Many thanks!
Hi Ray The quick release is actually from an early MGB.
I bought the belts and fittings from Quickfit. Seat Belts in London. www.quickfitsbs.com/index.php
The fitting can be seen at:
www.mgexp.com/phile/1/225989/seat_belt.jpg
Beautiful car, call the italians to design a soft top.
You need to find the electric switch.
Oh geez, I better get a hard top.😂😂😂
Thanks for the instructions, really helped!
Gorgeous car. Wait! Where’s the door handle?
LOL
Much nicer than my 60.
Watch Edward Fox taking down the roof of his Alfa Spyder in Day of the Jackal .. Depressingly easy!
What a ball-ache. I have an MGA but I've only ever driven it in fine weather so have never put the hood up.
That was quite a production. It took nearly the entire video of 3+ minutes to get the top down. It takes me all of 5-6 seconds to get the top up or down on my 2020 Mazda Miata. For the life of me, I can never figure out why the Brits couldn't have come up with a simpler, faster convertible top... the Japanese had to do it!! oh well!! 🤔
They did! Just not on the MGA, I’m a big MX5 fan, but they came thirty/forty years after this stuff… apples and oranges…😊
Hello John, I was fighting again with the soft top of my mga 1600, Then I saw your video and it helped me a lot. But, I just can't manage to get the frame stand upright. Do you have any tips for me? (Cornelius from the Netherlands)
Hi Kees. I wonder if you have the later hood frame. These would not stand up. However I have never used one. Have you tried looking at the MGAGuru website.
HI john, thanks for your answer, I have an early 1600 (GHNL76733). So it should be possible to stand up. I will look at the GURU site, and keep you informed.
Hello John, I have found the problem, my frame was too stif I have lubricated all the hinge points and now it is working ok, greatings Kees
I have a MKII, Have the top and frame but never installed ....maybe this is the year.
Do you hsve video for putting top back up?
The good life~
way more complicate than the w113
Verdeckalptraum it,s english !
I'll better just buy a Miata
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