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Re: [Roadsters] putting a top on

To: datsun <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] putting a top on
From: peter harrison <granvillecomputing@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:11:20 -0700
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References: <12AB036BC44640CAAC669AE05B2A0F3A@Datsun>, , <730C292DCB14470BA0E37E1BC5C9DF59@gaxp1>, , <CAMHhs6c1rsmYZn0aXOaHd2UEJZ7W1Rhd_Z6jLr7M24Y=Yxjn9A@mail.gmail.com>, , <525D4EB6.8010008@tconl.com>, <SNT146-W803BFC2C4914C27F73B559B2040@phx.gbl> FILETIME=[2699E7D0:01CECA2E]
Chris Breyer and I spent a LOT of time on his 64 top. Good job indeed, but
subtly flawed. Perfection COSTS, up to you - remembering - hopefully - that
the top mostly stays under the cover - and only annoying anoraks will really
care - or judge - but in either case it seems like a two person looooong
morning

Peter Harrison
818 448 3181


> From: gordon.e.maness@hotmail.com
> To: gjhgerding@tconl.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:56:40 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] putting a top on
>
> Take your time, measure thrice!Use lots of duct tape, and a bar of soap to
> mark with.I think there are helpful tips on 311S.org Wiki section.
> Gordon
>
> > Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 09:18:30 -0500
> > From: gjhgerding@tconl.com
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] putting a top on
> >
> > I bought a soft top from JC Whitney in the mid 1980's and installed it
> > in a Saturday afternoon.    It's still working and  looking fine today.
> >
> > Gerd
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/14/2013 9:58 PM, Ronnie Day wrote:
> > > Dave, I agree 100% with Gary. Several years ago I spent nearly as much
to
> > > have a new canvas top installed as I paid just for the top, but I
> wouldn't
> > > hesitate to do it again. Doing that sort of work well comes with
> > > experience. It's really not a beginner level project. Way too easy to
> mess
> > > up, IMO.
> > >
> > > FWIW,
> > > Ron
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