I'm such a dumb ass. After struggling with the soft top for half
an hour after work last night, I went home (driving with my hand on the
center clamp to hold it down), and put area lights near the top to heat it
up a bit for another try in the morning. Another half hour of frustrating
attempts to get the center clamp to "sit down" and I was cussing up a blue
streak. Just when I thought I had finally found the method to get the
damn thing on fairly easily too. My ideal solution? Do my best Bobby
Knight impersonation and use a f&*%$*g hammer of course ! The center
settled, but I think I have finally discovered "the bow", which now
appears bent all to hell, and now the side clasps won't stay latched. Have
I completely screwed myself, or is there a way or a vendor that can rescue
me from my idiocy? What I really need is a new top, but I don't have the
funds at this time. Would any reputable upholstery shop be able to repair
the bow, or have I possibly fried it beyond repair. What the hell is it
made of anyway. It feels like metal under the top fabric. Has anybody
tried to fabricate one out of plastic?
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