Date:         Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:59:59 +0000
Reply-To:     "John C..." <trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "John C..." <trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Pop-top wanted

on the samba; http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=703907
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From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>

> Dear Pop Top Pop
>
> Doing this switch is really easy --
> i have done one and learned a lot from my errors
> 1. make sure you cover everything inside the van with spark arrest material.
> those metal bits from all the grinding and cutting destroy the inside of
> glass and burn upholstery --
> 2. mark with a magic marker the outline of cuts before cutting --
> include a set of arrows on the cut to this side -- side of the cut
> 3. when removing the old pop top save every screw and every piece of metal
> from the inside
> Dont bend tug or become angry while removing old top -- this will lead to
> bent broken and missing bits that cost a lot to replace.
> TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS THAT *DO NOT* INVOLVE ALCOHOL OR INTOXICANTS OF ANY
> NATURE
> 3. choose to do the work in a place that is covered --allows full extension
> of the top and is free of containers holding flammable fluids.
> 4. a helper who is able to quietly hold the container you are putting screws
> into or pass you tools or screws or hold the other ned of wheat ever is
> invaluable.
> this person must be someone who you can work with with out stress.
>
> You can see there are several mentions of keeping stress to a minimum while
> doing this ...
> this is likely one of the most important factors aside from being agile
> enough to crawl into the space at the angel of the pop top to fit the metal
> bits
>
> anger - stress and upsettedness have no place in this delicate operation.
> If you are working on a pop top R - FIT - R
> borrow a few words from dead dog cafe
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dead_Dog_Cafe_Comedy_Hour
> Stay Calm
> Be Brave
> Wait For the Signs
>
> good luck
> yours
>
> --
> roger w
> There are two kinds of jobs in the world:
> Picking up garbage and telling people things.
> Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw)
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