patrick wrote:
> Subject: CANVAS>
I have a tear in my canvas about 16" long near the top of the driver side. I
> was wondering if any body knows how to repair it. I used the trusty
> standby
> duct tape to prevent it from spreading but it looks like hell. I would
> also
> take suggestions on cleaning it without having to remove the whole thing.

If you drop the top from full-extension, (hold it up with a broomstick sized
dowell or something) to take the pressure off and put it at a level you can
reach by sitting in the luggage box, or by standing inside the galley, you
can use a curved canvas sewing needle and stitch up the tear with heavy
thread. The last time I saw one of those needles was in a Army/Navy Surplus
store but craft stores, outdoor stores, sewing supply store will likely have
one. They're much bigger than a regular sewing needle and are easier to deal
with.
Then sew a patch over the outside, maybe 2" wide to help support the
repaired tear when the top is fully extended. It should be pretty easy to
access the tear from both sides by unzipping the window and screen.
By the way: does the tear run vertically or horizontally. Something to think
about when repairing.

Bob