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Re: convertible top install

To: glen.christian@juno.com (glen christian)
Subject: Re: convertible top install
From: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 20:23:31 -0800
At 08:01 PM 3/19/97 EST, you wrote:
>howdy folks,
>       well, i am about to put a new top on my midget. i've cleaned up
>the header rail and emptied out all the old rivet heads (i always
>wondered what was rattling around in there). once i throw a coat of paint
>on the rail, it will be ready for the new top. the directions make it
>sound so easy. simply locate the chalk line on the material with the edge
>of the header, fold it over and rivit it under the aluminum channel for
>the sealing strip. i've got a feeling though it's gonna be more
>complicated then that though. i'm afraid once i line it up and rivit it
>together there may be some sag in the material or something despite the
>convenient chalk line. this is a removable convertible top by the way,
>not the folding type. does anyone have any hints or suggestions before i
>tackle this project.
>
>'66 mg
>Glen Christian
>Mechanical Engineer Graduate in search of Work
>glen.christian@juno.com
>
>
>
Hi. I've done this job twice. My first suggestion is to call Brit-Tek and
ask for a pamphlet they drew up specifically for do-it-yourself top
installation. They charged my about $5.00 for it if I recall. It was well
worth the price. It provides a step-by-step procedure that's very helpful.
The second time for me was easier too since I had done it once before, but
I still followed the pamphlet to get it done successfully.
Brit-Tek in New Hampshire:  1-800-255-5883.
Craig Wiper     
craigw@sonic.net
http://www.sonic.net/~craigw

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