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Sun-Roof , Bimini-Top or "Birkini" for California Summer Blats

I had read discussions and seen a picture of a sun roof for the Birkin in the style of a Bimini-Top for boats. It was soon nicknamed "Birkini" but did not become commercially available. I set out to make my own and tried to design it to open and close from the driver seat, avoiding the typical contortions exiting a Seven with the hood up. This was accomplished using a spring loaded roll-up rod as middle support for the roof.

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Spring loaded roll-up bar
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With tensioning rope to keep taut

Rolling Up
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This can be done from the driver seat!

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Front rail latches to the windscreen stanchion
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Rolled up when not in use
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