Dual Top Option
03-30-2006, 08:29 PM
#71
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Re: Dual Top Option
So...
Once it breaks in, it will be as easy as it looks like it should be?
I got the sunrunner top, didn't realize it but it looks like an interesting
option.
I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, weather permitting.
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:PKudneVgRqFl5bHZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
:I hear what you're saying, Mike..but as the previous owner of 2 CJ7s,
: one YJ and two TJs....I LOVE my TJ soft top and would never want to
: revert back to the old CJ7 factory tops. I just plan 30 seconds ahead of
: you CJers. ;) These new tops are pert near a hard top in quality...for
: those rare occasions when you need a top.
:
: tw
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Mike Romain wrote:
: > I have to laugh at the 'new' tops.
: >
: > When that thunderhead pops over the ridge and all he!! breaks loose, I
: > am sitting nice and dry in my CJ7 with it's snap down top long before
: > the poor soaking person in their TJ even has the frame up for the
: > windows. Then they have to still fight those zippers to put them in....
: >
: > There is such a thing as 'too much' engineering..... Those design fools
: > need to actually work on what they 'create'....
: >
: > 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)
: >
: > Kate wrote:
: >
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
Once it breaks in, it will be as easy as it looks like it should be?
I got the sunrunner top, didn't realize it but it looks like an interesting
option.
I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, weather permitting.
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:PKudneVgRqFl5bHZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
:I hear what you're saying, Mike..but as the previous owner of 2 CJ7s,
: one YJ and two TJs....I LOVE my TJ soft top and would never want to
: revert back to the old CJ7 factory tops. I just plan 30 seconds ahead of
: you CJers. ;) These new tops are pert near a hard top in quality...for
: those rare occasions when you need a top.
:
: tw
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Mike Romain wrote:
: > I have to laugh at the 'new' tops.
: >
: > When that thunderhead pops over the ridge and all he!! breaks loose, I
: > am sitting nice and dry in my CJ7 with it's snap down top long before
: > the poor soaking person in their TJ even has the frame up for the
: > windows. Then they have to still fight those zippers to put them in....
: >
: > There is such a thing as 'too much' engineering..... Those design fools
: > need to actually work on what they 'create'....
: >
: > 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)
: >
: > Kate wrote:
: >
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
03-30-2006, 08:29 PM
#72
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Posts: n/a
Re: Dual Top Option
So...
Once it breaks in, it will be as easy as it looks like it should be?
I got the sunrunner top, didn't realize it but it looks like an interesting
option.
I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, weather permitting.
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:PKudneVgRqFl5bHZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
:I hear what you're saying, Mike..but as the previous owner of 2 CJ7s,
: one YJ and two TJs....I LOVE my TJ soft top and would never want to
: revert back to the old CJ7 factory tops. I just plan 30 seconds ahead of
: you CJers. ;) These new tops are pert near a hard top in quality...for
: those rare occasions when you need a top.
:
: tw
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Mike Romain wrote:
: > I have to laugh at the 'new' tops.
: >
: > When that thunderhead pops over the ridge and all he!! breaks loose, I
: > am sitting nice and dry in my CJ7 with it's snap down top long before
: > the poor soaking person in their TJ even has the frame up for the
: > windows. Then they have to still fight those zippers to put them in....
: >
: > There is such a thing as 'too much' engineering..... Those design fools
: > need to actually work on what they 'create'....
: >
: > 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)
: >
: > Kate wrote:
: >
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
Once it breaks in, it will be as easy as it looks like it should be?
I got the sunrunner top, didn't realize it but it looks like an interesting
option.
I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, weather permitting.
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:PKudneVgRqFl5bHZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
:I hear what you're saying, Mike..but as the previous owner of 2 CJ7s,
: one YJ and two TJs....I LOVE my TJ soft top and would never want to
: revert back to the old CJ7 factory tops. I just plan 30 seconds ahead of
: you CJers. ;) These new tops are pert near a hard top in quality...for
: those rare occasions when you need a top.
:
: tw
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Mike Romain wrote:
: > I have to laugh at the 'new' tops.
: >
: > When that thunderhead pops over the ridge and all he!! breaks loose, I
: > am sitting nice and dry in my CJ7 with it's snap down top long before
: > the poor soaking person in their TJ even has the frame up for the
: > windows. Then they have to still fight those zippers to put them in....
: >
: > There is such a thing as 'too much' engineering..... Those design fools
: > need to actually work on what they 'create'....
: >
: > 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)
: >
: > Kate wrote:
: >
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
03-30-2006, 08:29 PM
#73
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dual Top Option
So...
Once it breaks in, it will be as easy as it looks like it should be?
I got the sunrunner top, didn't realize it but it looks like an interesting
option.
I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, weather permitting.
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:PKudneVgRqFl5bHZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
:I hear what you're saying, Mike..but as the previous owner of 2 CJ7s,
: one YJ and two TJs....I LOVE my TJ soft top and would never want to
: revert back to the old CJ7 factory tops. I just plan 30 seconds ahead of
: you CJers. ;) These new tops are pert near a hard top in quality...for
: those rare occasions when you need a top.
:
: tw
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Mike Romain wrote:
: > I have to laugh at the 'new' tops.
: >
: > When that thunderhead pops over the ridge and all he!! breaks loose, I
: > am sitting nice and dry in my CJ7 with it's snap down top long before
: > the poor soaking person in their TJ even has the frame up for the
: > windows. Then they have to still fight those zippers to put them in....
: >
: > There is such a thing as 'too much' engineering..... Those design fools
: > need to actually work on what they 'create'....
: >
: > 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)
: >
: > Kate wrote:
: >
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
Once it breaks in, it will be as easy as it looks like it should be?
I got the sunrunner top, didn't realize it but it looks like an interesting
option.
I'm going to give it a try tomorrow, weather permitting.
"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:PKudneVgRqFl5bHZnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
:I hear what you're saying, Mike..but as the previous owner of 2 CJ7s,
: one YJ and two TJs....I LOVE my TJ soft top and would never want to
: revert back to the old CJ7 factory tops. I just plan 30 seconds ahead of
: you CJers. ;) These new tops are pert near a hard top in quality...for
: those rare occasions when you need a top.
:
: tw
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Mike Romain wrote:
: > I have to laugh at the 'new' tops.
: >
: > When that thunderhead pops over the ridge and all he!! breaks loose, I
: > am sitting nice and dry in my CJ7 with it's snap down top long before
: > the poor soaking person in their TJ even has the frame up for the
: > windows. Then they have to still fight those zippers to put them in....
: >
: > There is such a thing as 'too much' engineering..... Those design fools
: > need to actually work on what they 'create'....
: >
: > 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)
: >
: > Kate wrote:
: >
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
03-30-2006, 08:30 PM
#74
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Re: Dual Top Option
It's so tight -(drumroll please
It's waterproof!
BadaBump!
LOL
Kate
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:1kpo221p55rq2l2s49n3a057niv0b1q9g1@4ax.com...
: And just how tight IS a ducks butt????
:
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:18:26 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
: >>
: >>
It's waterproof!
BadaBump!
LOL
Kate
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:1kpo221p55rq2l2s49n3a057niv0b1q9g1@4ax.com...
: And just how tight IS a ducks butt????
:
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:18:26 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
: >>
: >>
03-30-2006, 08:30 PM
#75
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Posts: n/a
Re: Dual Top Option
It's so tight -(drumroll please
It's waterproof!
BadaBump!
LOL
Kate
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:1kpo221p55rq2l2s49n3a057niv0b1q9g1@4ax.com...
: And just how tight IS a ducks butt????
:
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:18:26 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
: >>
: >>
It's waterproof!
BadaBump!
LOL
Kate
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:1kpo221p55rq2l2s49n3a057niv0b1q9g1@4ax.com...
: And just how tight IS a ducks butt????
:
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:18:26 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
: >>
: >>
03-30-2006, 08:30 PM
#76
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dual Top Option
It's so tight -(drumroll please
It's waterproof!
BadaBump!
LOL
Kate
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:1kpo221p55rq2l2s49n3a057niv0b1q9g1@4ax.com...
: And just how tight IS a ducks butt????
:
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:18:26 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
: >>
: >>
It's waterproof!
BadaBump!
LOL
Kate
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
news:1kpo221p55rq2l2s49n3a057niv0b1q9g1@4ax.com...
: And just how tight IS a ducks butt????
:
:
:
: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:18:26 -0600, "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:
:
: >>Several of you ask "Did you get the dual top option?"
: >>
: >>You guys were laughing your M-Fing ASSES OFF!
: >>
: >>We just finished wrestling the soft top on.
: >>
: >>Sonofafeathepluckingboingdyboingdybeeach!
: >>
: >>Damn, I'll be glad when this thing stretches out, it's tighter than a
duck's
: >>butt.
: >>
: >>
03-30-2006, 08:32 PM
#77
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Re: Dual Top Option
"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' ;¬)
03-30-2006, 08:32 PM
#78
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Re: Dual Top Option
"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' ;¬)
03-30-2006, 08:32 PM
#79
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Re: Dual Top Option
"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' ;¬)
03-30-2006, 09:40 PM
#80
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Re: Dual Top Option
There actually is a power softop kit for the Wrangler. It's hideous. I did a
quick google but too tired to look.
"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:EvYWf.15665$g6.9610@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
>
> "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:442c0267$0$8172$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.co m...
> : Mike,
> :
> : I fully agree with the comment about too much engineering, and I expect
> that
> : the next major "upgrade" to the Wrangler top will feature a hydraulic
> : electric motor, while adding about 500 pounds to the vehicle's weight.
> The
> : YJ top isn't too bad, if you remember that the ------er bars are
> expanded
> : last. I don't much miss "stainless" snaps, with rust stains streaming
> from
> : every one. ;^)
> :
> : Earle
>
> Now, I know you will disagree with me here, but after convertibles, I
> think
> that a power top would be great and they aren't THAT heavy.
> Trouble is, where would you put all the crap?
>
> Another idea, shot in the ****.
>
>
quick google but too tired to look.
"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:EvYWf.15665$g6.9610@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
>
> "Earle Horton" <nurse--NOSPAM--busters@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:442c0267$0$8172$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.co m...
> : Mike,
> :
> : I fully agree with the comment about too much engineering, and I expect
> that
> : the next major "upgrade" to the Wrangler top will feature a hydraulic
> : electric motor, while adding about 500 pounds to the vehicle's weight.
> The
> : YJ top isn't too bad, if you remember that the ------er bars are
> expanded
> : last. I don't much miss "stainless" snaps, with rust stains streaming
> from
> : every one. ;^)
> :
> : Earle
>
> Now, I know you will disagree with me here, but after convertibles, I
> think
> that a power top would be great and they aren't THAT heavy.
> Trouble is, where would you put all the crap?
>
> Another idea, shot in the ****.
>
>