Date:         Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:58:12 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Another Pop Top Warning
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Hi all.

Saw David B's post and was reminded of my pop top near miss failure.

I don't know what MY's this applies to. Mine is an '81 Canadian model.

While breaking camp one day on my last trip, on the last 1/5 of
lowering the top, the cable on the passenger side pop top joint,
snapped. (part in question as per this pic of Davids:
http://tinyurl.com/2dgnad5 ). On that last 1/5 of lid travel, it came
down QUICK. This could potentially bang the crap out of ones head,
trap a finger etc. Thankfully all crap still presently resides in my
cranium and all digits present. Still. It coulda hurt.

My understanding is that there's a spring inside this part. It, along
with cable, is an assist. I assume there's one on each side. Don't
know the fix, haven't taken time to inspect for what warning signs to
look for. The top worked ok but was a little awkward to hold up while
pulling canvas in and was harder to lift up.

Just a heads up (har har).

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

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