Decided to install the new top today. Got the old one off and found two 3" wide nylon straps that run front to back on top near the outside of the bows were quite deteriorated and litterley falling apart. Found a roll of 3" strapping on line and my wife being quite handy on the sewing machine is going to make new ones. Kind of delays the project but stuff happens.
Are these two straps separate from the new top, or were they part of the new top but deteriorated from the new top being old? Reading your post, I'm not familiar with your description. Also not familiar with a roadster since I own a coupe. Notwithstanding not owning a coupe, I ask because I am interested.
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