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Reattaching back window in convertible top
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Re: Reattaching back window in convertible top
I tried to do the job with adhesive several times and it would eventually fail. I decided to try attaching a permanent slot for the glass to slide into and then find it in.
Purchase at Lowe's
Cut two 4 inches long and 1 31 inches long.
Next is to drill uniformly spaced holes. I drilled two holes to start with and marked the board underneath with a marker. Drill a hole, move the part until you see a black for, drill another.
You end up with this. Prime the glass as well...both sides all the way around.
Important to prime the inside where the glass will fit.
With double side Gorilla tape on one side. These 4" piece will be used on the sides. I used paper clips to slide it in please while I sewed it in with a hand awl. The 31 inc inc piece is for the top edge of the glass.
Shown are clips holding adhesive backed plastic to cloth top.
Sewing plastic to cloth top. Notice black black clip under my thumb. YouTube has videos onh use an awl. I used a waxed thread for 60% or so of the job. Didn't like this like I thought. Switched to a finer dinier thread from Coats and Clark. Plan to redo initial sewing soon. Not looking forward to that.
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