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Subject:An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
From:Richard Golen
Date:Fri, 2 May 2014 10:54:02 -0400

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

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