[dugald]

Betcha it ends up the best looking top ever seen.

 

[nobby]

GO TEAM!!!

Thanks, all.

 

[nobby]

Even better, Rowdie, you can make the runs & not have to share. :beerchugr:

Good luck, Nobby.:thumbsup:

You want beer runs...drink Molson Export.

The DRAINO of beers.
Yuck.

 

[abiby]

You want beer runs...drink Molson Export.

The DRAINO of beers.
Yuck.

I consider it rude to ask the brand when someone offers me a beer . If they give me a choice, I'll pick the one I prefer, but I generally don't turn down OPB (Other People's Beer).

 

[nobby]

I consider it rude to ask the brand when someone offers me a beer . If they give me a choice, I'll pick the one I prefer, but I generally don't turn down OPB (Other People's Beer).

When you squeeze out a fart and it puddles at your ankles......you'll understand.

 

[Werner W]

Nobby... Thanks for the laugh!!!!:bowdown::big laugh::big laugh:

 

[roncallo]

When you squeeze out a fart and it puddles at your ankles......you'll understand.

TMI, TMI TMI

 

[abiby]

When you squeeze out a fart and it puddles at your ankles......you'll understand.

OK, that sounds like really shitty beer. :surrender:
Hmm, maybe I'll make an exception if they offer the Molson Export.

 

[rowdie]

OK, that sounds like really shitty beer. :surrender:
Hmm, maybe I'll make an exception if they offer the Molson Export.

I heard that SCHLITZ is back.

 

[abiby]

I heard that SCHLITZ is back.

I can't say much about Schlitz. When I was in college, early seventies, that was the cheap beer up town on the strip. Quarter drafts... need I say more. :beerchugr:

 

[RadioTek]

I can't say much about Schlitz. When I was in college, early seventies, that was the cheap beer up town on the strip. Quarter drafts... need I say more. :beerchugr:

Had a roomie that drank Schlitz. I'm not sure which came first; the brain damage or the Schlitz.

 

[RadioTek]

Anyway, Nobbie:

Best of luck on the DIY adventure. Remember: patience, and measure twicet, cut oncet, as my German grandfather used to say.

Have a great time, :thumbsup:
Scott

 

[nobby]

patience

Can you buy that somewhere?

measure twicet, cut oncet

Common sense is for sissies.




Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[nobby]

Anyone know the signifigance of the nylon straps and elastics that go from bow to bow to bow?

My elastics aren't anymore and the straps are loosish.,
Don't know if I should tighten the straps and replace the elastics.

Anyone?

 

[dugald]

FWIW, an allegedly competent shop in Niagara Falls wants C$500 to R & R an SL top supplied by the customer. A reputable shop near Detroit wants US$625.

 

[roncallo]

Anyone know the signifigance of the nylon straps and elastics that go from bow to bow to bow?

My elastics aren't anymore and the straps are loosish.,
Don't know if I should tighten the straps and replace the elastics.

Anyone?

The nylon straps P/N A 000 983 14 12 03 9002 space the frame and give the top essentially a side stringer for the canvas to bend over without sagging in between the frames. You need two of these. The elastic strap are what get the frames to accordion correctly. Just enough tension to get it going. If you dont have these you will need to manually fold one of the frames in when your folding the top.

The elastic is no longer available but it is available in most fabric stores. You can probably get and equivalent of the nylon webbing in a fabric store as well.

Wow I'm impressed, I sure am glade your going first.

If your feeling you need moral support feel free to call. You got my number.

 

[nobby]

The nylon straps P/N A 000 983 14 12 03 9002 space the frame and give the top essentially a side stringer for the canvas to bend over without sagging in between the frames. You need two of these. The elastic strap are what get the frames to accordion correctly. Just enough tension to get it going. If you dont have these you will need to manually fold one of the frames in when your folding the top.

The elastic is no longer available but it is available in most fabric stores. You can probably get and equivalent of the nylon webbing in a fabric store as well.

Wow I'm impressed, I sure am glade your going first.

If your feeling you need moral support feel free to call. You got my number.

Thanks, John.
I bought the elastic, just in case and will replace it.
I think I will live with the straps.


I am cleaning everything right now and will have to reglue the header vinyl before the new soft top goes on tomorrow.

John, you might consider getting the rear cable as well. I bought one just in case and it turns out the one on the car is frayed and ready to break.

 

[unesl]

Nobby,

Mon doux jesus!!! With all the posting, you could have replaced 2 tops!

By the way, do you need an avatar upgrade or are you still cool with the shoe?

Patrick

 

[roncallo]

Thanks, John.
I bought the elastic, just in case and will replace it.
I think I will live with the straps.


I am cleaning everything right now and will have to reglue the header vinyl before the new soft top goes on tomorrow.

John, you might consider getting the rear cable as well. I bought one just in case and it turns out the one on the car is frayed and ready to break.

I'm a few hours behind you Nobby. I'm just looking for my elastics now. I expect to be working well into the night.

Attached is a file I found online a few years ago on how to go the top. Its from a place called World Upholstery. I converted the page to text so It could be attached. Good Luck

 

[nobby]

Attached is a file I found online a few years ago on how to go the top. Its from a place called World Upholstery. I converted the page to text so It could be attached. Good Luck

I'm working with that as well. Quite wordy.
I am also using the MB manual. Not wordy enough.
I also have George at ARO on standby. He has already been helpful.