NEW ROOF (SOFT TOP)

Barry Gadd

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Good luck Frankie. Post some photos if you ahead.
I need to replace my hood but I'll probably wait until next Spring as it's getting nippy now.
I'm thinking of getting a cover for the roof area as my Z is parked outside. Any suggestions as to what type to get? I've got a tarpaulin groundsheet but it's not as waterproof as I would like.
 

GazHyde

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Frankie, I'm always impressed at how you get stuck in to jobs that make most of us cringe at the thought.

Sorry I missed your Skype call yesterday, still on the sofa with this stupid cold!
 

oldcarman

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Looks good so far Frankie!! I looked hard to see if there were any shoe prints anywhere but couldn't find any so things are progressing well. The CDN $$ is still dropping so hesitating buying my new top. Finally started snowing today so the HT will see duty! JIM
 

hard top

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Sorry @FRANKIE had to look away, that looks like it could be one major balls up with leaking at the back of the soft top when it is finished.
 
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zedonist

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Your a brave man Frankie, I'm getting to the age, where I think it's better to get a man in to do the job ;)
 

FRANKIE

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Your a brave man Frankie, I'm getting to the age, where I think it's better to get a man in to do the job ;)
I thought about that very hard before I started. I did a lot of research with respect to people who have done it and u-tube. The more I looked at it, the more I realized that it really wasn't that hard but tedious. And it certainly is! But it is do-able. Frankie (of course, I'm not done yet so the opinion might change).
 

oldcarman

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Hang in there buddy!! You'll get it done! As for Zedonist getting a man in to take care of business I wonder if that suggestion came from Mrs, Zedonist?? JIM
 

FRANKIE

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Sorry @FRANKIE had to look away, that looks like it could be one major balls up with leaking at the back of the soft top when it is finished.
Here's the vid I promised you about the drainage rubber strip. This shows how and where the water goes after it runs down the back of your roof. Frankie
View: http://youtu.be/iiPfm-wm-hE
 

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Nice one Frankie. You amaze me by trying to do any job without fear or prejudice, I think that is all part of the American way, well done. I have to admit that it's not something I'm willing to try for myself. Looking forward to the end when you take your assistants for a ride again. Your dear wife must have much more patience than mine too.:)

Tony.
 

FRANKIE

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Nice one Frankie. You amaze me by trying to do any job without fear or prejudice, I think that is all part of the American way, well done. I have to admit that it's not something I'm willing to try for myself. Looking forward to the end when you take your assistants for a ride again. Your dear wife must have much more patience than mine too.:)

Tony.
View: http://youtu.be/k_pq6-1UO5Q
 

oldcarman

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Keep at it buddy, you'll get there. It's a major pain in the a$$ but it is achievable if you keep calm and think it through. JIM
 
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