| > Just a quick recommendation.  The only places I've ever found with sewing
> machines strong enough for leather are shoe repair places.  And it you find
> a shop with an old master cobbler,  they do incredible work for cheap.  I
> had one local shop replace all the zippers on my full tonneau for $10 total
> including parts.  And it's an absolutely perfect job.  
> 
> Michael
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Here's another tip. The elastic on my top cover wore out and ripped. I took
it to a tailor who sewed the piece with the snap onto a new elastic and onto
the cover...cheap.
Bill
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