Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:12:00 -0400
Reply-To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
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If you put your stick in the center of the front so it braces against the
mechanism that latches the poptop in the down position the weight will be
nicely distributed. The fiberglass top is really sturdy anyway but that
latch mechanism is designed to distribute the force that holds the top
closed to the fiberglass. Good luck!
Edward
On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 6:42 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> Edward, I forgot about those hinges at the back! That, along with the 2 x
> 4 would form a fairly stable triangle, but wouldn't the 2 by 4 stress that
> one point of the poptop?
> Patti
>
> On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 2:26 PM, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > No, I've used a tall cardboard box to support mine while replacing
> canvas.
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
> > Date: 08/14/2015 5:23 PM (GMT-05:00)
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
> >
> > I think a "stick" would do it just fine. a piece of 2x4 you could get
> cut
> > to length at the DIY bldg supply store, or maybe you have something
> laying
> > around? The hinges at the back of the van should keep it from skewing
> left
> > or right. Am I "under-thinking" this too much?
> > Edward
> >
> > On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 4:57 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Ok - so in order to repair or replace my pop top frame mechanism
> without
> > > removing the poptop itself, I would need to support it. That's a simple
> > > concept, but I would like to know EXACTLY how! I'm envisioning a
> wooden
> > > jig something like THIS ONE
> > > <
> > >
> >
> http://s74.photobucket.com/user/edtech2000/media/Pop%20Top%20Suppport.jpg.html
> > > >.
> > > I was thinking that an auto jack might go below the base, but never
> used
> > > one.
> > >
> > > Harbor freight has a great little hydraulic table lift
> > > <
> > >
> >
> http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-table-cart-60730-10041.html
> > > >
> > > that would probably be perfect, but I'm not sure I want to lay out the
> > $$$.
> > > (a coupon would reduce it by $20.)
> > >
> > > Sometimes I get a little too complicated. I'd like to know of other
> ways
> > > to securely and safely prop up the pop top so that the frame can be
> > > removed. Pictures would be very helpful, as I don't always understand
> > the
> > > terminology.
> > >
> > > Thanks! :-)
> > > Patti
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