Date:         Fri, 2 May 2014 15:45:40 +0000
Reply-To:     J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
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And after having done two canvas replacements myself, one stapled and one later with the screws/rails, my vote is you DO NOT need to remove the top. I had no help, did both all by myself, but I can't see the need to remove the top. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Hi,
> I've been thinking about how to replace my poptop canvas without
> having to actually remove the roof. Here's how I see it being done:
> 1. Raise the top. Unscrew the bottom edges of the canvas from the
> body.
> 2. Unbolt the rear hinges from the top.
> 3. Here's what I see as a departure from totally removing the top.
> Lift up the rear of the top 2 feet or so, so that the top actually
> pivots on the bars that hold up the front of the top. Place some sort
> of support under the rear of the top to hold it in place.
> 4. Unscrew canvas from the top.
> 5. But new canvas in place, screw it down.
> 6. Drop rear of top back down on its hinges, and bolt hinges to top.
> 7. Screw down the new canvas and it's brackets.
> Will this work?
> Ric
> 87 Westy
> Sent from my iPad