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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