Replacing my top

cpreiti · Post by **cpreiti** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:07 pm

Im changing my top out(which isnt easy). I believe that im going to need glue to install the new one. Is that correct? If so what kind is best for this vinyl top? Also I believe i need to remove some rivets? Can i replace with something else or do i have to replace with rivets?

Thanks

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:21 pm

You're right, you will need glue. The front bow and the flaps over the bars get glued. I used gel contact cement and have had very good results. Most people will probably say 3M upholstery glue, which I would have gone with if I weren't used to the contact cement. Gotta be gel though.
Ron

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:10 pm

i have accumulated several pictures and have a great step-by-step set of instructions written by chris and Jenny Obert.

send me an email at mbouse at chartermi dot net if you wanna set of these

ROOK1 · Post by **ROOK1** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:37 pm

mbouse wrote:i have accumulated several pictures and have a great step-by-step set of instructions written by chris and Jenny Obert.

send me an email at mbouse at chartermi dot net if you wanna set of these

Mike,

I will take a copy too. I sent you an e-mail.

Thanks!

Chris

cpreiti · Post by **cpreiti** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:13 am

Thanks Mike.
I sent you my email.

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:11 am

Here's a link
http://www.fiatplus.com/members/tech200.htm

cpreiti · Post by **cpreiti** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:38 am

Thanks Trey

pope · Post by **pope** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:22 am

PM sent

RevDave · Post by **RevDave** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:05 am

Can you send me the instructions as well? Many Thanks - Dave

bluecivicguy · Post by **bluecivicguy** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:44 am

Hi sorry to bug..you guys always give great advice...I'm stuck on how to glue the top to the back bar ? I can't find any pics anywhere....I have been working on the top so long I forgot what it's suppose to look like
I also order these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... %26otn%3D4

What a waste of money..they're just rubber tubes that are cut...they don't even bend straight
Has anyone used anything else to cover the bars.....

Sorry about this long reply ..I'm really stuck

Thanks for reading

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:14 pm

by "back bar" do you mean the rail that is held in place by screws to the body? no glue there.

last i heard, Chris Obert had the correct plastic bow covers

bluecivicguy · Post by **bluecivicguy** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:40 pm

the third bar on top of the rear window....glue it down ? side pieces in the back ?

sorry first install

racydave · Post by **racydave** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:04 pm

I glued mine, the side pieces just tuck.

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