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Subject:Re: Stuck zipper
From:Dave C
Date:Fri, 5 May 2000 12:09:53 -0400

on 5/5/2000 8:10 AM, Adam Puzerewski at puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM wrote:

> Does anyone have any repair ideas for a zipper that will not close the
> canvas on the poptop??  Mine will move, but does not mesh the zipper back
> together.
>
> Any suggestions short of a new top would be appreciated.
>
> Adam Puzerewski
> 81 westy
>

Some times a zipper will fail due to wear on the slider that meshes the
teeth or the teeth themselves. Take a pair of pliers and gently squeeze the
slider top to bottom to reduce the space. Make small adjustments and test.
Hope that helps.

Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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