Anyone in N.J. want to help install my convertible top with me. It is the last thing to be done. I could supply the beer as well.
Thanks
Robert
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Anyone in N.J. want to help install my convertible top with me. It is the last thing to be done. I could supply the beer as well.
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
it's not that hard to do as a one-man show.
this may help:
http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/images/months/2008/October/
http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/images/months/2009/May/
this may help:
http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/images/months/2008/October/
http://www.mangosmoothie.ca/images/months/2009/May/
Robert....if you need an extra set of hands, I can help....if you need technical expertise on installing the top...I am not that guy. I live in somerset and am free all next week. Send me an email ....jfklemm@yahoo.com
Justin
Mangosmoothie-nice car-thanks for the pictures.
Justin,
I am around next week-Wed, Thur, & Friday if you want to stop by and see my car and maybe you could bring your. I will e-mail you with my number.
I am in Chatham which is only 20-30 minutes from you.
Robert
Justin,
I am around next week-Wed, Thur, & Friday if you want to stop by and see my car and maybe you could bring your. I will e-mail you with my number.
I am in Chatham which is only 20-30 minutes from you.
Robert
Hey Justin,
I PM'D you.
Rob
I PM'D you.
Rob
Still looking for someone that's installed their top that could possibly help me.I'm a little nervous about drilling into the body.
Thanks,
Robert
Thanks,
Robert
It's pretty easy.
mark out the correct number of snaps with a marker (or TENAX fasteners - i used them and would highly recommend it. they cost more, but are top notch quality and make remove / install a piece of cake).
I'd suggest that you pain the header bow first. i used gloss black marine enamel and it looks great. filled in the clip holes with autobody filler. see my site for lots of pictures on this.
drill appropriate hole / chamfer so as not to chip the gel coat.
install snaps / tenax's on body only.
lay out top - hold with tape in correct position.
Start in the middle / rear (closest to the decklid).
press down on top so you can see the imprint of the snap below it.
pinch it and use side cutters to to cut a small rectangle.
mount the other end of the snap / tenax.
tighten it.
do alternating (left / right). same thing to mount the other snaps/ Tenax's.
finish the snaps.
mount the header (assuming you have already mounted the clips that hold them on - if not - see my website since it's easier top see it rather than explain it and i took a butt-load of pictures)
pull the top tight in the sun or a warm garage (heat lamps?).
tape it to the windshield.
get inside the car - mark with tape or lightly with chalk.
undo the top tape and cover your paint for any overspray of glue.
also remove the header and spray the part that will touch the top (inside and front).
fold back the top so it's over the decklid and so that the inside is facing out.
use 3M glue - let tack up according to instructions. careful here. don't rush it and don't get overspray anywhere.
carefully fold the top back and pull it as tight as you can - starting in the middle (make sure it's centered). It would help a lot to have help on this. i did it by myself but it was kind of a PITA.
ge the top fully on the header bow front, reach under and undo the headerbow clips.
take it off (still have the top glued to it).
carefully fold the top inside the lip - starting in the middle again.
make sure to remove all the wrinkles.
fold each end under in the same way - you'll know what i am talking about when you get to this step.
let dry.
install foam weatherstripping (some guys like 2 layers) in header channel.
done.
mark out the correct number of snaps with a marker (or TENAX fasteners - i used them and would highly recommend it. they cost more, but are top notch quality and make remove / install a piece of cake).
I'd suggest that you pain the header bow first. i used gloss black marine enamel and it looks great. filled in the clip holes with autobody filler. see my site for lots of pictures on this.
drill appropriate hole / chamfer so as not to chip the gel coat.
install snaps / tenax's on body only.
lay out top - hold with tape in correct position.
Start in the middle / rear (closest to the decklid).
press down on top so you can see the imprint of the snap below it.
pinch it and use side cutters to to cut a small rectangle.
mount the other end of the snap / tenax.
tighten it.
do alternating (left / right). same thing to mount the other snaps/ Tenax's.
finish the snaps.
mount the header (assuming you have already mounted the clips that hold them on - if not - see my website since it's easier top see it rather than explain it and i took a butt-load of pictures)
pull the top tight in the sun or a warm garage (heat lamps?).
tape it to the windshield.
get inside the car - mark with tape or lightly with chalk.
undo the top tape and cover your paint for any overspray of glue.
also remove the header and spray the part that will touch the top (inside and front).
fold back the top so it's over the decklid and so that the inside is facing out.
use 3M glue - let tack up according to instructions. careful here. don't rush it and don't get overspray anywhere.
carefully fold the top back and pull it as tight as you can - starting in the middle (make sure it's centered). It would help a lot to have help on this. i did it by myself but it was kind of a PITA.
ge the top fully on the header bow front, reach under and undo the headerbow clips.
take it off (still have the top glued to it).
carefully fold the top inside the lip - starting in the middle again.
make sure to remove all the wrinkles.
fold each end under in the same way - you'll know what i am talking about when you get to this step.
let dry.
install foam weatherstripping (some guys like 2 layers) in header channel.
done.
Worst case I will attempt to do it myself; however, I would feel more comfortable if someone that has already done one was working with me.
Robert---you can do this---Mango's directions are good and I wish I had that when I tightened mine up.
Just remember "measure twice and cut once" because I cut my top fabric a bit too skimpy and had a hell of a time gluing it---had to do it twice.
Good luck----Jack
Just remember "measure twice and cut once" because I cut my top fabric a bit too skimpy and had a hell of a time gluing it---had to do it twice.
Good luck----Jack