Since the top's frame is extremely flexible, it's important to take measurements so that the material goes on uniformly. Here, prior to installing the pads that run along each side of the frame, the distance is determined between the rear-most support arch and the sheetmetal ledge below where the rear window resides. This is important since you don't want it to be in the way of the window and you do want it to provide support for the material above the window. The meat of the strip was in pretty good shape, so all Wanda did was staple a piece of special material across the top for a fresh surface.The meat of the strip was in pretty good shape, so all Wanda did was staple a piece of spe Here's how the rear of the pad is stapled to the rear-most tack strip. Note how the pad curves over the edge so the top can rest against it.Here's how the rear of the pad is stapled to the rear-most tack strip. Note how the pad cu Once the correct measurements are made, the vinyl material that surrounds the foam padding is laid out from front to back. It is attached via staples and screws to each supporting crossbow that spans from side to side.Once the correct measurements are made, the vinyl material that surrounds the foam padding Once the material is stapled in place it is stretched from end to end and the extra is trimmed off at the front.Once the material is stapled in place it is stretched from end to end and the extra is tri Next, the foam is meticulously positioned before being wrapped in the vinyl and stapled closed. Part of the purpose of the "pads" is to protect the inside of the top from the metal mechanism and to keep it from flapping in the wind.Next, the foam is meticulously positioned before being wrapped in the vinyl and stapled cl The next step is to install the rear window part of the top. Here the well liner is stretched out from its folded position and stapled to a tack strip that is screwed into the inside sheetmetal. The top material beneath the rear window also attaches here.The next step is to install the rear window part of the top. Here the well liner is stretc These smaller tack strips go in the curved areas on each side of the inside of the car. They are installed toward the end of the procedure, after the window portion is in place.These smaller tack strips go in the curved areas on each side of the inside of the car. Th Here's the window, or backlight, being attached to the tack strip. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | » | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
