Date:         Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:00:33 -0700
Reply-To:     B <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         B <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
Comments: To: Joy Hecht <hecht.joy@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <6e95da690809071838p228b862od0062a94532090b8@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes

I'd agree with this.  I got the struts to help me get the top up.  I
thought I'd be wanting heavy-duty struts since I have *no* upper body
strength.  Mark said the standard ones should be sufficient, and they
are.  I do have to grab the latch and nearly pull myself off the floor
to get the top started on its way down (and I'm not light ... 150
pounds).  I would probably have to add diving weights if I had the
heavy-duty struts!

I find that once the top is nearly down, it's happy to wait there
until I can make sure the canvas is properly arranged before latching
it.


B&S
'87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
SoCal


On Sep 7, 2008, at 6:38 PM, Joy Hecht wrote:

> ...
>
> But for those considering putting these on vans for folks with poor
> upper
> body strength, you should definitely bear in mind the possible
> difficulties
> closing the top - it takes a lot more strength than without the
> struts, even
> with a kayak on the roof.
>
>
>
> Joy