3/4 t CC top bows Try Beechwood


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Posted by Winget on October 22, 1999 at 06:34:11:

In Reply to: 3/4 t CC top bows? posted by Jim Pace on October 21, 1999 at 21:43:28:

I picked up a set from Beechwood about ten years ago John. Cost about $1200 (with the top) and I had to assemble them (rivits and trim) I wasn't too happy with the fiberglass front header (reinforced with metal, and had cast metal ends) It's lasted well, I put it up and down about four times a year depending on weather.

Couple of Command Car Top pointers while were on the subject:
-Be Damn sure to unbutton the rear bottom front two studs (next to the rear passenger doorway) BEFORE lowering, or these will tear out (saw an original and wondered why they were torn, then did it to mine, History repeating itself!)
-Put rags between the bows as they lay down, or the top will be pinched, wearing a hole in it (really fun after paying all that dough!)
-Best I've come up with is to lay the bows down while pushing the top itself away and back, then rolling the top up (with a long stick for rigidity) and strapping it, this helps prevent wear/pinching.
-I used automotive door guard moulding strip material (the self adhesive type) as a base for the tacking strip. I pressed it on, then drilled and rivited it. It won't rot like the original cork, and is invisible after the top is in place. The rivits go right through and hold really well.

I need to add a second mirror to the right hand side, as it's impossible with top up or down to see over there without the authorized Co-driver. Better to be safe than sued, One day I hope to get to this.
Regards WAW



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