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Re: The ragtop is here

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Subject: Re: The ragtop is here
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:29:05 -0800 (PST)
About installing snaps:

At the very least, use a die-and-anvil kit, like
the kind that comes with the "Dritz" brand snaps you
can buy at fabric stores.  They also sell a plier-like
tool for installing snaps, but I got one and it
stinks.
The die and anvil (with a hammer) did a perfect job
for me.

As for the male snaps on the body:  You should
probably
replace all of them, especially if they are cracked,
worn,
got paint on them, etc.  Just order a whole bunch of
them.

Doug Braun
'72 Spit


> Which brings me to the next question. Any good solid
> instructions on how to install the button snaps? I
> have not the slightest inkling on how to install the
> buttons(especially the female ends) , and it looks
> like you only have 1 shot at it. I noticed a few
> "male" snaps on the car body are a bit loose. First
> priority is to re-pop rivet those  before installing
> the ragtop-side snaps. 


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