Hi all,
with respect to getting the new top tight, I wonder about the following:
My old top is rarely put up. When I did need it recently, I tried to put it up
only to
find ti had shrunk. Couldn't even get the two latches on the front into the
holes. Snaps
around the rear corners no where near fitting.
So I waited until a very hot day, and FORCED it up. Got the latch pins in, but
still can't
get the corners snaps done up.
So I went to an upholstery shop that specializes in tops and boat covers and
asked if roofs
do indeed shrink. His reply "certainly do".
Therefore how logical is it to install a new roof tight, knowing it will shrink
anyway.
Seems like buying jeans with the legs *just* long enough!
> Doug Braun
> '72 Spit said
>
> 1: Get it TIGHT.
> 2: See how the old one was put on. Take notes or pictures as you remove it.
> 3: Take advantage of the opportunity to repaint and fix up the frame.
> 4: I think it is better to fit the back/side snaps after you fit the middle
>part of the
> back and the front.
> 5: Spend the $19.95 and get a new rubber header seal.
> 6: Use the yellow glue (I used Permatex "Super" Weatherstrip Adhesive. The
>Permatex
> non-Super weatherstrip adhesive is not good enough.)
> 7: Do when the temp is at least 70 degrees, but not really hot.
>
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