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Greg
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Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
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Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:50 pm Post subject: folding the pop top canvass |
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I know it sounds simple but most things are, if you know what you are doing. Is there a secret to getting the top to close without having to pull down on it that last little bit? I'm trying to learn the right way because before, if it ripped, I didn't care. I do now. _________________ 1969 Beetle
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mackay
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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure you're not catching or pinching any of the fabric, I pull it in as I pull down on the top handle. It can be helpful to have someone outside make sure no canvas is poking out. JM |
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mackay
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Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure you're not catching or pinching any of the fabric, I pull it in as I pull down on the top handle. It can be helpful to have someone outside make sure no canvas is poking out. JM |
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Tronview Site Admin
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Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 330 Location: Bethlehem, Ga
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:49 am Post subject: |
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mackay wrote: | Make sure you're not catching or pinching any of the fabric, I pull it in as I pull down on the top handle. It can be helpful to have someone outside make sure no canvas is poking out. JM |
Just take it slow as Mackay said " make sure you are not catching or pinching any of the fabric". Closing the top is not a fast process. You need to take your time and constantly adjust the canvas right up to the point where you engage your latches and after walk around the bus looking for exposed fabric. Speed will come with practice. _________________ 1963 Beetle
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Ken
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Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 348 Location: Bethlehem, Ga.
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:36 pm Post subject: I agree... |
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...or you just take James with you all on all of your trips!!
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73' Standard Beetle - ("TWEETY")
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Tronview Site Admin
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Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 330 Location: Bethlehem, Ga
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: I agree... |
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Ken wrote: | ...or you just take James with you all on all of your trips!!
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Sounds like fun ![Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) _________________ 1963 Beetle
1975 Westfalia
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