Philippe,
When you install the top use a good rubber glue or contact cement on the
header bow . Glue it there first so if you need to loosen it after the back
is done you can,leave the extra overhang. Also screw your aluminum seal
retainer and tape its seal in place, lock it all down and fasten webbing,
then proceed to fastening the rear. after your satisfied with the rear you
can then remove the retainer, glue and wrap an inch or so material under the
bow. I then use a little urethane sealant under the retainer, screw it down,
then glue on seal. last is hidem strip. You can nail a few tacks under the
hidem just to hold the top firm but rubber cement is really doing the job
here.
Good luck,
Carroll Phillips Top Down Restorations
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