In a message dated 10/29/2004 6:09:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
timipurdy@citlink.net writes:
I have a new soft top for my TR4 and was wondering how difficult it is to
install the grommets. The reason why I ask is that the nearest upholsterer
for me is 90 miles away. Is this something a person can do yourself, or does
everyone recommend to have it done professionally? If its fairly simple,
that
I could undertake, what kind of tools would I need? Also, would l find the
tools at Napa or Kragen, or maybe Ace Hardware. Its been cool, with snow
here
in the mountains, so I need to get this done soon. Had planned to do it
earlier, but the fuel pump went out, so want not able to take it over to
Reno,
Nevada to have done. Thanks
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Tim, you might find some useful hints by reading Art Kelly's article on TR4
top installation on the VTR site: _http://www.vtr.org/maintain/tr4-top.html_
(http://www.vtr.org/maintain/tr4-top.html) .
By "grommets" I assume you're referring to the Lift-the-dot fasteners. If
so, I've found they're easily installed with little more than an X-Acto or
similar small, sharp-pointed-blade knife, and a hole punch. Note in the above
article Art's caution to correctly orient the fasteners for greater ease in
removing the top.
--Andy
Andrew Mace, Vice President, Member Services
and 10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Vehicle Consultant
The Vintage Triumph Register _www.vtr.org_ (http://www.vtr.org)
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