97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
#51
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
ROTFLMAO!!!!
On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:56:20 -0600, "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote:
>>
>>"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>>news:cb65$439af6e0$4831b233$18894@FUSE.NET...
>>: Just what was going on (or coming off) in this Jeep?
>>
>>
>>Whatever it was, he should have warmed her up before he opened his zipper...
>>She frosted up on him, cracked under the pressure and split.
>>
>>KJK
>>
On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:56:20 -0600, "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote:
>>
>>"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>>news:cb65$439af6e0$4831b233$18894@FUSE.NET...
>>: Just what was going on (or coming off) in this Jeep?
>>
>>
>>Whatever it was, he should have warmed her up before he opened his zipper...
>>She frosted up on him, cracked under the pressure and split.
>>
>>KJK
>>
#52
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
ROTFLMAO!!!!
On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:56:20 -0600, "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote:
>>
>>"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>>news:cb65$439af6e0$4831b233$18894@FUSE.NET...
>>: Just what was going on (or coming off) in this Jeep?
>>
>>
>>Whatever it was, he should have warmed her up before he opened his zipper...
>>She frosted up on him, cracked under the pressure and split.
>>
>>KJK
>>
On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:56:20 -0600, "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote:
>>
>>"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>>news:cb65$439af6e0$4831b233$18894@FUSE.NET...
>>: Just what was going on (or coming off) in this Jeep?
>>
>>
>>Whatever it was, he should have warmed her up before he opened his zipper...
>>She frosted up on him, cracked under the pressure and split.
>>
>>KJK
>>
#53
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Cal proclaimed:
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in the
> meantime?
The roughly 2 inch wide heavy duty plastic tape works. Used for
packaging, plastic window sheeting, etc. etc. Has enough
stretch to hold tight in reasonably frigid temps.
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in the
> meantime?
The roughly 2 inch wide heavy duty plastic tape works. Used for
packaging, plastic window sheeting, etc. etc. Has enough
stretch to hold tight in reasonably frigid temps.
#54
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Cal proclaimed:
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in the
> meantime?
The roughly 2 inch wide heavy duty plastic tape works. Used for
packaging, plastic window sheeting, etc. etc. Has enough
stretch to hold tight in reasonably frigid temps.
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in the
> meantime?
The roughly 2 inch wide heavy duty plastic tape works. Used for
packaging, plastic window sheeting, etc. etc. Has enough
stretch to hold tight in reasonably frigid temps.
#55
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Cal proclaimed:
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in the
> meantime?
The roughly 2 inch wide heavy duty plastic tape works. Used for
packaging, plastic window sheeting, etc. etc. Has enough
stretch to hold tight in reasonably frigid temps.
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in the
> meantime?
The roughly 2 inch wide heavy duty plastic tape works. Used for
packaging, plastic window sheeting, etc. etc. Has enough
stretch to hold tight in reasonably frigid temps.
#56
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Or just borrow the missus hair dryer, but be sure to run it on low and
long enough to remove all moisture.
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> It's not really clear, but the stuff I have seen is fairly close. You
> couldn't make it clear, and have fibers in it for strength. It this hasn't
> occurred to you, you need to make this repair where it is warm. Take the
> window inside, and let it warm up, so the adhesive will stick. Then give it
> a couple of hours at least to set. Otherwise, when you bring it outside,
> the tape will fall right off.
>
> Earle
>
> "Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:NKtmf.1398$eD5.446061@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
>
>>Thanks! I'll look for the clear duct tape...I'll have to try a hardware
>>store or maybe autozone, no pep boys where i live..
>>
>>cal
>>
>>
>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:AItmf.1397$eD5.446223@twister.southeast.rr. com...
>>
>>>OK, I'm not to sure about the maker of this old top....ironhorse? I
>
> might
>
>>>be confusing the top with the lawn tractor...but I am sure it has been a
>>>piece of cr*p.
>>>
>>>cal
>>>
>>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>>>
>>>>Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on
>
> his
>
>>>>softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
>>>>get past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will
>
> hold
>
>>>>a month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard
>
> duct
>
>>>>tape....) Any suggestions?
>>>>This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
>>>>replace with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp
>>>>patch in the meantime?
>>>>
>>>>cal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
long enough to remove all moisture.
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> It's not really clear, but the stuff I have seen is fairly close. You
> couldn't make it clear, and have fibers in it for strength. It this hasn't
> occurred to you, you need to make this repair where it is warm. Take the
> window inside, and let it warm up, so the adhesive will stick. Then give it
> a couple of hours at least to set. Otherwise, when you bring it outside,
> the tape will fall right off.
>
> Earle
>
> "Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:NKtmf.1398$eD5.446061@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
>
>>Thanks! I'll look for the clear duct tape...I'll have to try a hardware
>>store or maybe autozone, no pep boys where i live..
>>
>>cal
>>
>>
>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:AItmf.1397$eD5.446223@twister.southeast.rr. com...
>>
>>>OK, I'm not to sure about the maker of this old top....ironhorse? I
>
> might
>
>>>be confusing the top with the lawn tractor...but I am sure it has been a
>>>piece of cr*p.
>>>
>>>cal
>>>
>>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>>>
>>>>Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on
>
> his
>
>>>>softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
>>>>get past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will
>
> hold
>
>>>>a month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard
>
> duct
>
>>>>tape....) Any suggestions?
>>>>This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
>>>>replace with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp
>>>>patch in the meantime?
>>>>
>>>>cal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
#57
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Or just borrow the missus hair dryer, but be sure to run it on low and
long enough to remove all moisture.
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> It's not really clear, but the stuff I have seen is fairly close. You
> couldn't make it clear, and have fibers in it for strength. It this hasn't
> occurred to you, you need to make this repair where it is warm. Take the
> window inside, and let it warm up, so the adhesive will stick. Then give it
> a couple of hours at least to set. Otherwise, when you bring it outside,
> the tape will fall right off.
>
> Earle
>
> "Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:NKtmf.1398$eD5.446061@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
>
>>Thanks! I'll look for the clear duct tape...I'll have to try a hardware
>>store or maybe autozone, no pep boys where i live..
>>
>>cal
>>
>>
>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:AItmf.1397$eD5.446223@twister.southeast.rr. com...
>>
>>>OK, I'm not to sure about the maker of this old top....ironhorse? I
>
> might
>
>>>be confusing the top with the lawn tractor...but I am sure it has been a
>>>piece of cr*p.
>>>
>>>cal
>>>
>>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>>>
>>>>Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on
>
> his
>
>>>>softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
>>>>get past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will
>
> hold
>
>>>>a month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard
>
> duct
>
>>>>tape....) Any suggestions?
>>>>This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
>>>>replace with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp
>>>>patch in the meantime?
>>>>
>>>>cal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
long enough to remove all moisture.
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> It's not really clear, but the stuff I have seen is fairly close. You
> couldn't make it clear, and have fibers in it for strength. It this hasn't
> occurred to you, you need to make this repair where it is warm. Take the
> window inside, and let it warm up, so the adhesive will stick. Then give it
> a couple of hours at least to set. Otherwise, when you bring it outside,
> the tape will fall right off.
>
> Earle
>
> "Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:NKtmf.1398$eD5.446061@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
>
>>Thanks! I'll look for the clear duct tape...I'll have to try a hardware
>>store or maybe autozone, no pep boys where i live..
>>
>>cal
>>
>>
>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:AItmf.1397$eD5.446223@twister.southeast.rr. com...
>>
>>>OK, I'm not to sure about the maker of this old top....ironhorse? I
>
> might
>
>>>be confusing the top with the lawn tractor...but I am sure it has been a
>>>piece of cr*p.
>>>
>>>cal
>>>
>>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>>>
>>>>Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on
>
> his
>
>>>>softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
>>>>get past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will
>
> hold
>
>>>>a month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard
>
> duct
>
>>>>tape....) Any suggestions?
>>>>This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
>>>>replace with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp
>>>>patch in the meantime?
>>>>
>>>>cal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
#58
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Or just borrow the missus hair dryer, but be sure to run it on low and
long enough to remove all moisture.
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> It's not really clear, but the stuff I have seen is fairly close. You
> couldn't make it clear, and have fibers in it for strength. It this hasn't
> occurred to you, you need to make this repair where it is warm. Take the
> window inside, and let it warm up, so the adhesive will stick. Then give it
> a couple of hours at least to set. Otherwise, when you bring it outside,
> the tape will fall right off.
>
> Earle
>
> "Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:NKtmf.1398$eD5.446061@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
>
>>Thanks! I'll look for the clear duct tape...I'll have to try a hardware
>>store or maybe autozone, no pep boys where i live..
>>
>>cal
>>
>>
>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:AItmf.1397$eD5.446223@twister.southeast.rr. com...
>>
>>>OK, I'm not to sure about the maker of this old top....ironhorse? I
>
> might
>
>>>be confusing the top with the lawn tractor...but I am sure it has been a
>>>piece of cr*p.
>>>
>>>cal
>>>
>>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>>>
>>>>Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on
>
> his
>
>>>>softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
>>>>get past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will
>
> hold
>
>>>>a month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard
>
> duct
>
>>>>tape....) Any suggestions?
>>>>This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
>>>>replace with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp
>>>>patch in the meantime?
>>>>
>>>>cal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
long enough to remove all moisture.
Earle Horton proclaimed:
> It's not really clear, but the stuff I have seen is fairly close. You
> couldn't make it clear, and have fibers in it for strength. It this hasn't
> occurred to you, you need to make this repair where it is warm. Take the
> window inside, and let it warm up, so the adhesive will stick. Then give it
> a couple of hours at least to set. Otherwise, when you bring it outside,
> the tape will fall right off.
>
> Earle
>
> "Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:NKtmf.1398$eD5.446061@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
>
>>Thanks! I'll look for the clear duct tape...I'll have to try a hardware
>>store or maybe autozone, no pep boys where i live..
>>
>>cal
>>
>>
>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:AItmf.1397$eD5.446223@twister.southeast.rr. com...
>>
>>>OK, I'm not to sure about the maker of this old top....ironhorse? I
>
> might
>
>>>be confusing the top with the lawn tractor...but I am sure it has been a
>>>piece of cr*p.
>>>
>>>cal
>>>
>>>"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>>>
>>>>Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on
>
> his
>
>>>>softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
>>>>get past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will
>
> hold
>
>>>>a month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard
>
> duct
>
>>>>tape....) Any suggestions?
>>>>This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
>>>>replace with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp
>>>>patch in the meantime?
>>>>
>>>>cal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
#59
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Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Good ideas posted thus far. Another thought might be to stop by a
greenhouse and see of they can give you a couple of feet of the tape they
use to repair tears in the greenhouse film covering their Quonset
structures. This has excellent plastic-to-plastic stick.
Tomes
"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in
the
> meantime?
>
> cal
>
>
greenhouse and see of they can give you a couple of feet of the tape they
use to repair tears in the greenhouse film covering their Quonset
structures. This has excellent plastic-to-plastic stick.
Tomes
"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in
the
> meantime?
>
> cal
>
>
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 97 wrangler cracked plastic.....
Good ideas posted thus far. Another thought might be to stop by a
greenhouse and see of they can give you a couple of feet of the tape they
use to repair tears in the greenhouse film covering their Quonset
structures. This has excellent plastic-to-plastic stick.
Tomes
"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in
the
> meantime?
>
> cal
>
>
greenhouse and see of they can give you a couple of feet of the tape they
use to repair tears in the greenhouse film covering their Quonset
structures. This has excellent plastic-to-plastic stick.
Tomes
"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3utmf.1394$eD5.443562@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> Well, got down to about 25 degrees. My son opened the back window on his
> softtop (SHOULD NEVER HAVE AT THIS TEMP!) and it broke in half. So, to
get
> past christmas bills, I need to tape it up with a tape that will hold a
> month or two. I would prefer to use something clear (not standard duct
> tape....) Any suggestions?
> This is an old wheelhorse (piece of crap) top. My plans now are to
replace
> with a besttop as soon as we can. Any suggestions about a temp patch in
the
> meantime?
>
> cal
>
>