John, I had the same problem. My bow has holes at each end, about
1/4" in diameter. I was able to shake the rivets out through those
holes. I refined my technique by stealing coins from my kids piggy
bank. : - )
Larry Hoy
Denver, CO. USA
1969 MGB Roadster
1987 Jaguar XJ6 VDP
"It's not how fast you go, it's how fast you go fast"
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of John Steczkowski
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 1998 2:03 PM
> To: JstBob@aol.com; dpockrus@efficient.com; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Convertible top installation - DIY or let a pro do it?
>
>
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> John Steczkowski
> Director, Client Services, Central
> PSW Technologies, Inc.
> 512-343-6666
> stecz@pswtech.com
> http://www.pswtech.com/~stecz
> http://www.pswtech.com
>
> > take your time and read the instructions. I was able to drill out
> > the rivets
> > on the bow and reuse the seal channel. I did get a new seal.
>
> My B had a new top put on it recently (but before I got
> it), when they
> drilled out the rivets, the ends stayed in the bow, and now
> they rattle when
> I turn corners. It's a very minor irritant, but I wish they
> hadn't done
> that...
>
>
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