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Soft top installation

Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:02 pm
by Ted928
I am trying to improve the fit and seal of my vinyl top. I removed the seal, screws, plate, and vinyl from the bow. I am using body filler to smooth the bow as it had been previously weld repaired. When installing the vinyl, should an adhesive be used to glue the vinyl to the bow? The wiki (restoration) only mentions gluing the seal, not the vinyl. Thanks

Re: Soft top installation

Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:27 pm
by Nissanman
Yes, I would recommend gluing the vinyl to the bow. From memory I did that on my '65.

Re: Soft top installation

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:24 am
by Bwk2000
I agree with gluing the vinyl on. I posted a link a while back for the soft top prep and installation.
You may find it helpful.

https://youtu.be/axG0S0Xei80?feature=shared

Re: Soft top installation

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:15 am
by Ted928
Thank you both very much.

Re: Soft top installation

Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:31 pm
by Dreymar
That's a good video tutorial, Kai! My buddy's uncle recently retired will start his Roadster project after mounting the new suspension and tires from 4Wheelonline onto his Wrangler TJ. Gonna pass that vid to him.

Re: Soft top installation

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:25 pm
by DAC21
Bwk2000 wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:24 am I agree with gluing the vinyl on. I posted a link a while back for the soft top prep and installation.
You may find it helpful.

https://youtu.be/axG0S0Xei80?feature=shared
Glad to see Pop's the installer put that Cig. out long enough to spray on the glue, LOL!

Re: Soft top installation

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:02 pm
by Bwk2000
Yup … Different times 😏