During the install I used the instructions from world uph and this video:
Despite internet rhetoric, it's not hard. You don't need two people. You can do it in a day. The instructions don't make sense before you "get in there" so don't be afraid to get started.
As for supplies, I used:
1 topsonline.com german canvas top
1 set of tension straps
1 set of side cables
4 plastic plates and their associated grommets ( don't know what these are called - vert owners know what they are. Protect your investment. Broken ones will tear up your new top)
2 bottles of adhesive remover
24 cheap-o terry cloth towels
1 can of 3M heavy duty spray adhesive
A bunch of clips
A rivet gun
A drill
A putty knife
An exacto knife
Scissors
Various screwdrivers
Black weatherstrip adhesive
A punch (for making holes in the material)
1 torx bit for the latches
1 allen key for frams adjustments
1 bottle of white lithium grease for frame lube
A bunch of large crap towels for interior protection
Here are some do's and dont's that I learned:
When the old top and tension straps are off, put the boot cover back on and make your adjustments to the frame. It's much easier than doing it later and extreme adjustments can result in slack in your cloth.
If you suspect that the top has already been replaced, get your hands on some extra screws/hardware. Specifically the ones that hold the tension straps down. A lot of my hardware was replaced with CRAP.
Buy lots of various sized rivets.
Use brush on adhesive. The spray shit is VERY messy.
When removing the side cables, be VERY careful when separating the bracket. It will snap readily. Perhaps even order 2 new ones - I wish I had!
DO NOT COVER YOUR WINDOW IN MASKING TAPE like the instructions say. I have a ton of adhesive to remove off of my brand new window as a result.
Buy two bottles of adhesive remover and 24 cheap towels. I used all of it.
Last but not least, don't do this all at night like I had to. (I work at night and am therefore awake at night)
I'll post pics later. I still have frame adjustments to do and the cleaning of the rear window....
Despite internet rhetoric, it's not hard. You don't need two people. You can do it in a day. The instructions don't make sense before you "get in there" so don't be afraid to get started.
As for supplies, I used:
1 topsonline.com german canvas top
1 set of tension straps
1 set of side cables
4 plastic plates and their associated grommets ( don't know what these are called - vert owners know what they are. Protect your investment. Broken ones will tear up your new top)
2 bottles of adhesive remover
24 cheap-o terry cloth towels
1 can of 3M heavy duty spray adhesive
A bunch of clips
A rivet gun
A drill
A putty knife
An exacto knife
Scissors
Various screwdrivers
Black weatherstrip adhesive
A punch (for making holes in the material)
1 torx bit for the latches
1 allen key for frams adjustments
1 bottle of white lithium grease for frame lube
A bunch of large crap towels for interior protection
Here are some do's and dont's that I learned:
When the old top and tension straps are off, put the boot cover back on and make your adjustments to the frame. It's much easier than doing it later and extreme adjustments can result in slack in your cloth.
If you suspect that the top has already been replaced, get your hands on some extra screws/hardware. Specifically the ones that hold the tension straps down. A lot of my hardware was replaced with CRAP.
Buy lots of various sized rivets.
Use brush on adhesive. The spray shit is VERY messy.
When removing the side cables, be VERY careful when separating the bracket. It will snap readily. Perhaps even order 2 new ones - I wish I had!
DO NOT COVER YOUR WINDOW IN MASKING TAPE like the instructions say. I have a ton of adhesive to remove off of my brand new window as a result.
Buy two bottles of adhesive remover and 24 cheap towels. I used all of it.
Last but not least, don't do this all at night like I had to. (I work at night and am therefore awake at night)
I'll post pics later. I still have frame adjustments to do and the cleaning of the rear window....
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