And if you weigh enough, you'll really stretch it out!
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From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: Stephen McCartney <sgam@hotmail.com>
Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 11, 2001 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: Tip for shrunken tonneax (was: Tonneau Cover Question)
>Sounds good. How about going 1 extra step to stretch it out, after the
>cleaning on the driveway.
>
>Stretch it between two trees with some ropes, and make a hammock out of it!
>
>Fred - So.SF
>(disclaimer - I am in no way responsible for injuries or torn tonneaus due
>to the failure to know when I'm joking around!)
>
>
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>>Subject: Tip for shrunken tonneax (was: Tonneau Cover Question)
>>Author: "Stephen McCartney" <sgam@hotmail.com>
>>Date: 6/12/2001 12:37 AM
>>
>>Hi guys,
>>
>>I've got the orginal tonneaus for my car, but they've shrunk somewhat,
>>and the full tonneau certainly won't fit anymore - here's the advice
>>I've got from the local roadster guys:
>>
>>On a really stinking hot day (assuming you get those) lie the tonneau
>>out on hot concrete (most driveways would do the trick) water it down
>>with a hose, and use a stiff brush on it - give it a good scrub.
>>(Let's face it, it probably needs it if it hasn't been used for a
>>while - I know mine is a little mouldy). Hose it again, let it dry,
>>and repeat. The alternate cooling and heating, as well as getting the
>>crusty dirt/mould etc. will get the vinyl stretched out, and pliable
>>again.
>>
>>Or so I'm told (I'm entering winter now, so I'm going to have to
>>wait...)
>>
>>Cheers,
>>
>>Steve
>>68 2000 Solex
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