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Subject:Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
From:Chris S.
Date:Fri, 2 May 2014 11:43:25 -0400

There's no need for such things.  I used a compact Dremmel electric screwdriver to access all those tiny screws in the back.  I only loosened the front supports to get the canvas in place. 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Hershey/26059C34-B2C8-4818-AFFD-B03469720996_zpsqj6y63jg.jpg

Chris.

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Dnia May 2, 2014 o godz. 10:54 Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> 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