Wondering if anyone can help me with a soft top install question. I just
bought a 1974 Midget with a new top. Only thing is, the owner handed me a
header rail, weather strip and said "never got around to putting this on."
Ok, no big deal I think. I buy a pop rivet gun, some rivets and start to
work. No joy. I either:
a) have completely forgotten how to use a riven gun
b) have a lousy cheapo gun
c) have the wrong sized rivets
Usually, I'd be very willing to blame (a). However, this time I'm not so
sure. Away from the header rail I got the gun to pop off a rivet. But the
rivet doesn't seem to have spread enough to actually hold my top on. Also,
it took me 4 or 5 squeezes of the gun before it popped.
Does anyone know what size rivets are required? Any other suggestions?
How about small bolts, washers and nuts? :)
Thanks for any help.
Philip
'74 Midget
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