Process/order to install FST on bows? (2 Viewers)

[woytovich]

I'm attempting to get a repro (OCD) FST top installed on a set of OEM bows and WS channel. What is the recommended order/process that makes this the easiest?

1. Install bows onto truck
2. Install WS channel to top of WS

then...?

Thanks,
mark

 

[JohnnyC]

Keep all bows to as far IN as possible ... There is adjustment

When canvas is on then push out the bows to their furthest OUT position ... Canvas will shrink to fit If it's still loose

See post 45&46

Link: ****Canvas maintenance **** OEM Soft Tops

 

[woytovich]

So it says to slide the top into the "over the doors" bars before bolting them in.... right?

 

[JohnnyC]

Yes

 

[JohnnyC]

That is the only way to get them in ... Unless you have a canvas that jim made with an aluminum bar that slides into the bow in place of the welting ... It's like what kayline was doing for their oem FST replacement canvas ... I think jim did a few like this for people that had the bars

The kayline instructions are on the next page of that thread I think

 

[woytovich]

Johnny,
No... mine have the sewn-in piece that slides into the channels. Thanks for the info... it looks like it'll with out. Now I need to find THE place to order the turn buckles and the footman loops... Do you have that info handy?

And hey, you really should try to make it to the GCLC Labor Day weekend thing in Cairo, NY... PM me if you can make it.

 

[JohnnyC]

I am in Maine ... I can get the info when I return to my flash drives if somebody doesn't beat me to it

Maybe @SouthBostonFJ40 or @antFJ have the common fastener placement

I am here on and off till day after Labor Day

 

[Splangy]

I would get the fasteners from Toyota. They're a little more expensive, but the quality is way better than any of the aftermarket fasteners.

 

[woytovich]

Thanks... Perchance do you have a part number(s)?

 

[woytovich]

Found this

Metal Footman Loops

 

[woytovich]

and this:
65928-60010 Toyota Fastener Tarpaulin. Qty 12 (5 per side and one on either side of the windshield.)

 

[woytovich]

Need the female side of the twist lock...

 

[JohnnyC]

Female side ... Look here I have several sites listed that sell them

I don't think I ever uploaded the placement ... But... Look all you want

Link: Common Sense Fasteners - Canvas Makers Guild

 

[JohnnyC]

Also I don't have listed ... But... Beachwood canvas also has the grommets for the common sense fasteners ... In black

 

[woytovich]

The Toyota ones don't come with the female side right?

Are there any others out there with a stud/nut like the Toyota ones?

What is the right size of the female part to fit the Toyota twist lock piece?

 

[JohnnyC]

Toyota Does not come with the female side

If you are looking for black... Just go to Beachwood canvas ... They have both for a good price

 

[KY Longhunter]

Icon 4x4 uses tenax fasteners, as well as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari ...

 

[woytovich]

Icon 4x4 uses tenax fasteners, as well as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari ...

Trying to see if they make them with a stud/nut like the Toyota ones?

 

[woytovich]

Additional info that might help
https://www.sor.com/sorPDF_inst/268-100.pdf

 

[Trialsallday]

Ok I just went through this entire process a couple months ago. I bought all of those twist fasteners from SOR , and all of them came with a lock washer and nut on them . When you say "female part"
Are you only referring to the washer and nut or am I missing something here ?
-Artie