Dual Top Option
#101
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Re: Dual Top Option
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
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: You just need to do it a few times. I got pretty fast at it. Your
Sunrider
: top is likely different, but one of the tricks I found is to start the
: zippers for the side windows _before_ I snap in the battens over the
doors.
: The other trick is that when starting the zipper I use the velcro and have
: the rest of the window hanging on the rear post, just a bit higher than it
: would sit normally. My last trick is to pull down on the back of the top
: when zipping around the rear window to relieve the stresses on the zipper
: and make it easier.
:
: It also stretches out a little bit (not much tho) over time.
:
: I know - it probably says all this in the video.....wherever that got
to....
: Tomes
Well, it says SOME of it, but not all. Thanks for the help :)
#102
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Re: Dual Top Option
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:Fs2Xf.12113$sL2.6258@newsread2.news.atl.earth link.net...
: You just need to do it a few times. I got pretty fast at it. Your
Sunrider
: top is likely different, but one of the tricks I found is to start the
: zippers for the side windows _before_ I snap in the battens over the
doors.
: The other trick is that when starting the zipper I use the velcro and have
: the rest of the window hanging on the rear post, just a bit higher than it
: would sit normally. My last trick is to pull down on the back of the top
: when zipping around the rear window to relieve the stresses on the zipper
: and make it easier.
:
: It also stretches out a little bit (not much tho) over time.
:
: I know - it probably says all this in the video.....wherever that got
to....
: Tomes
Well, it says SOME of it, but not all. Thanks for the help :)
#103
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Re: Dual Top Option
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
news:Fs2Xf.12113$sL2.6258@newsread2.news.atl.earth link.net...
: You just need to do it a few times. I got pretty fast at it. Your
Sunrider
: top is likely different, but one of the tricks I found is to start the
: zippers for the side windows _before_ I snap in the battens over the
doors.
: The other trick is that when starting the zipper I use the velcro and have
: the rest of the window hanging on the rear post, just a bit higher than it
: would sit normally. My last trick is to pull down on the back of the top
: when zipping around the rear window to relieve the stresses on the zipper
: and make it easier.
:
: It also stretches out a little bit (not much tho) over time.
:
: I know - it probably says all this in the video.....wherever that got
to....
: Tomes
Well, it says SOME of it, but not all. Thanks for the help :)
#104
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Re: Dual Top Option
Depending on which you were asking about...
*snikker*
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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: It is?
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:32:25 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>
: >>"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
: >>news:442c6648_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
: >>: Kate:
: >>:
: >>: The first time installation is the worst. The fabric is new and tight,
and
: >>: it really is a job the first time. It gets much easier from here on
out.
: >>It
: >>: also helps if you fold or install the top on a warm day in the sun.
The
: >>: fabric is MUCH easier to work with on a warm, sunny day.
: >>:
: >>: Tom
: >>
: >>Kinda like losing your virginity aye?
: >>The first time is always the hardest.
: >>
: >>The top is the same as a tonneau I used to have for the Cobra. I
understand
: >>the whole cold / hot thing.
: >>It was about 50 degrees this morning and I knew it was gonna be a battle
but
: >>I still had to yap about it a little.
: >>Just not sure if it was braggin' or complainin' ;¬)
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
*snikker*
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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: It is?
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:32:25 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>
: >>"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
: >>news:442c6648_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
: >>: Kate:
: >>:
: >>: The first time installation is the worst. The fabric is new and tight,
and
: >>: it really is a job the first time. It gets much easier from here on
out.
: >>It
: >>: also helps if you fold or install the top on a warm day in the sun.
The
: >>: fabric is MUCH easier to work with on a warm, sunny day.
: >>:
: >>: Tom
: >>
: >>Kinda like losing your virginity aye?
: >>The first time is always the hardest.
: >>
: >>The top is the same as a tonneau I used to have for the Cobra. I
understand
: >>the whole cold / hot thing.
: >>It was about 50 degrees this morning and I knew it was gonna be a battle
but
: >>I still had to yap about it a little.
: >>Just not sure if it was braggin' or complainin' ;¬)
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
#105
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Re: Dual Top Option
Depending on which you were asking about...
*snikker*
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:dhap221sjdmhsr9c5tu169ihrl5h06tr4k@4ax.com...
: It is?
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:32:25 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>
: >>"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
: >>news:442c6648_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
: >>: Kate:
: >>:
: >>: The first time installation is the worst. The fabric is new and tight,
and
: >>: it really is a job the first time. It gets much easier from here on
out.
: >>It
: >>: also helps if you fold or install the top on a warm day in the sun.
The
: >>: fabric is MUCH easier to work with on a warm, sunny day.
: >>:
: >>: Tom
: >>
: >>Kinda like losing your virginity aye?
: >>The first time is always the hardest.
: >>
: >>The top is the same as a tonneau I used to have for the Cobra. I
understand
: >>the whole cold / hot thing.
: >>It was about 50 degrees this morning and I knew it was gonna be a battle
but
: >>I still had to yap about it a little.
: >>Just not sure if it was braggin' or complainin' ;¬)
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
*snikker*
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:dhap221sjdmhsr9c5tu169ihrl5h06tr4k@4ax.com...
: It is?
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:32:25 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>
: >>"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
: >>news:442c6648_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
: >>: Kate:
: >>:
: >>: The first time installation is the worst. The fabric is new and tight,
and
: >>: it really is a job the first time. It gets much easier from here on
out.
: >>It
: >>: also helps if you fold or install the top on a warm day in the sun.
The
: >>: fabric is MUCH easier to work with on a warm, sunny day.
: >>:
: >>: Tom
: >>
: >>Kinda like losing your virginity aye?
: >>The first time is always the hardest.
: >>
: >>The top is the same as a tonneau I used to have for the Cobra. I
understand
: >>the whole cold / hot thing.
: >>It was about 50 degrees this morning and I knew it was gonna be a battle
but
: >>I still had to yap about it a little.
: >>Just not sure if it was braggin' or complainin' ;¬)
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
#106
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Re: Dual Top Option
Depending on which you were asking about...
*snikker*
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:dhap221sjdmhsr9c5tu169ihrl5h06tr4k@4ax.com...
: It is?
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:32:25 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>
: >>"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
: >>news:442c6648_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
: >>: Kate:
: >>:
: >>: The first time installation is the worst. The fabric is new and tight,
and
: >>: it really is a job the first time. It gets much easier from here on
out.
: >>It
: >>: also helps if you fold or install the top on a warm day in the sun.
The
: >>: fabric is MUCH easier to work with on a warm, sunny day.
: >>:
: >>: Tom
: >>
: >>Kinda like losing your virginity aye?
: >>The first time is always the hardest.
: >>
: >>The top is the same as a tonneau I used to have for the Cobra. I
understand
: >>the whole cold / hot thing.
: >>It was about 50 degrees this morning and I knew it was gonna be a battle
but
: >>I still had to yap about it a little.
: >>Just not sure if it was braggin' or complainin' ;¬)
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
*snikker*
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:dhap221sjdmhsr9c5tu169ihrl5h06tr4k@4ax.com...
: It is?
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:32:25 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>
: >>"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
: >>news:442c6648_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
: >>: Kate:
: >>:
: >>: The first time installation is the worst. The fabric is new and tight,
and
: >>: it really is a job the first time. It gets much easier from here on
out.
: >>It
: >>: also helps if you fold or install the top on a warm day in the sun.
The
: >>: fabric is MUCH easier to work with on a warm, sunny day.
: >>:
: >>: Tom
: >>
: >>Kinda like losing your virginity aye?
: >>The first time is always the hardest.
: >>
: >>The top is the same as a tonneau I used to have for the Cobra. I
understand
: >>the whole cold / hot thing.
: >>It was about 50 degrees this morning and I knew it was gonna be a battle
but
: >>I still had to yap about it a little.
: >>Just not sure if it was braggin' or complainin' ;¬)
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >>
#107
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Re: Dual Top Option
Kate wrote:
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:gqWdnewhIckUC7HZRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> : There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did
> a
> : quick google but too tired to look.
> :
>
> I hear ya. It's only 9:30 here and I am gonna go make nice with a pillow.
>
> Oh, and I really don't think I want one. What a mess it would be.
> I'm cool with what it has. It will break in and then all will be well.
>
> G'nite!
Well..... My vintage 1986 soft top is still as stiff and hard to pull
down in the back corners as the day I first tried it when I got it new
out of the box in 97 or so. My CJ7 had the hard top on and the soft top
had never been used.
Maybe the new ones will get loose and flappy for ya?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:gqWdnewhIckUC7HZRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> : There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did
> a
> : quick google but too tired to look.
> :
>
> I hear ya. It's only 9:30 here and I am gonna go make nice with a pillow.
>
> Oh, and I really don't think I want one. What a mess it would be.
> I'm cool with what it has. It will break in and then all will be well.
>
> G'nite!
Well..... My vintage 1986 soft top is still as stiff and hard to pull
down in the back corners as the day I first tried it when I got it new
out of the box in 97 or so. My CJ7 had the hard top on and the soft top
had never been used.
Maybe the new ones will get loose and flappy for ya?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#108
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Re: Dual Top Option
Kate wrote:
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:gqWdnewhIckUC7HZRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> : There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did
> a
> : quick google but too tired to look.
> :
>
> I hear ya. It's only 9:30 here and I am gonna go make nice with a pillow.
>
> Oh, and I really don't think I want one. What a mess it would be.
> I'm cool with what it has. It will break in and then all will be well.
>
> G'nite!
Well..... My vintage 1986 soft top is still as stiff and hard to pull
down in the back corners as the day I first tried it when I got it new
out of the box in 97 or so. My CJ7 had the hard top on and the soft top
had never been used.
Maybe the new ones will get loose and flappy for ya?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:gqWdnewhIckUC7HZRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> : There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did
> a
> : quick google but too tired to look.
> :
>
> I hear ya. It's only 9:30 here and I am gonna go make nice with a pillow.
>
> Oh, and I really don't think I want one. What a mess it would be.
> I'm cool with what it has. It will break in and then all will be well.
>
> G'nite!
Well..... My vintage 1986 soft top is still as stiff and hard to pull
down in the back corners as the day I first tried it when I got it new
out of the box in 97 or so. My CJ7 had the hard top on and the soft top
had never been used.
Maybe the new ones will get loose and flappy for ya?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#109
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Re: Dual Top Option
Kate wrote:
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:gqWdnewhIckUC7HZRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> : There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did
> a
> : quick google but too tired to look.
> :
>
> I hear ya. It's only 9:30 here and I am gonna go make nice with a pillow.
>
> Oh, and I really don't think I want one. What a mess it would be.
> I'm cool with what it has. It will break in and then all will be well.
>
> G'nite!
Well..... My vintage 1986 soft top is still as stiff and hard to pull
down in the back corners as the day I first tried it when I got it new
out of the box in 97 or so. My CJ7 had the hard top on and the soft top
had never been used.
Maybe the new ones will get loose and flappy for ya?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:gqWdnewhIckUC7HZRVn-jQ@comcast.com...
> : There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did
> a
> : quick google but too tired to look.
> :
>
> I hear ya. It's only 9:30 here and I am gonna go make nice with a pillow.
>
> Oh, and I really don't think I want one. What a mess it would be.
> I'm cool with what it has. It will break in and then all will be well.
>
> G'nite!
Well..... My vintage 1986 soft top is still as stiff and hard to pull
down in the back corners as the day I first tried it when I got it new
out of the box in 97 or so. My CJ7 had the hard top on and the soft top
had never been used.
Maybe the new ones will get loose and flappy for ya?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#110
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Re: Dual Top Option
Kate wrote:
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:7bap22pi4jmrk5c6mabiejim1p6n3vhoma@4ax.com...
> :I was running around in the rain topless for a while tonight! Felt sooooo
> : gooooodddd!
> :
> : And hey, Jerry, its almost as much fun as wet silk. = )
> :
>
> I used to do that with my Mustang, but was always worried about getting it
> wet.
> Now it should be ok.
> Hey Jen, do you use seat covers to keep the crud and moisture off?
>
> I am going to curl up with a cuppa coffee and my owners manual in about
> three minutes. So much to learn.
Ummm... She didn't mention 'driving' around....
;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
> news:7bap22pi4jmrk5c6mabiejim1p6n3vhoma@4ax.com...
> :I was running around in the rain topless for a while tonight! Felt sooooo
> : gooooodddd!
> :
> : And hey, Jerry, its almost as much fun as wet silk. = )
> :
>
> I used to do that with my Mustang, but was always worried about getting it
> wet.
> Now it should be ok.
> Hey Jen, do you use seat covers to keep the crud and moisture off?
>
> I am going to curl up with a cuppa coffee and my owners manual in about
> three minutes. So much to learn.
Ummm... She didn't mention 'driving' around....
;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)