and the 10 loops = $23
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a best top is like $650 plus shipping which I bet is close $100-200 so really..
$1400 is not that bad of a deal for an OEM style top and OEM style bows...
$1400 is not that bad of a deal for an OEM style top and OEM style bows...
a best top is like $650 plus shipping which I bet is close $100-200 so really..
$1400 is not that bad of a deal for an OEM style top and OEM style bows...
And 10 twist locks and grommets $70
I added it all up for me though, on this group buy, even with some tips for Alex, $1010, so that was really pretty good. Still need a little spray paint, but I am very happy overall.
What are you guys using to make the holes in the straps that hold down the rear of the top?
For my vinyl top, I just used an awl to punch the hole. Workie pretty good.
i used a pointy knife
I just used an awl. It worked perfect.....
OK, but what will keep the hole from fraying or getting bigger?
you can heat a nail and melt the inside of the hole. I personally dont think it will fry, but melting it could be insurance your looking for.
I have been looking for some small grommets, like you would use on a belt ot something, but have not found anything locally yet. I thought that would be the most bullet proof way to make the holes. But with the vinyl and the nylon strap inside, they probably won't go anywhere.
Yeah, I was looking too for the same thing, smallest size is a 00 grommet, bout a 3/16" hole which is kinda big. Something like the grommets that are on military pistol belts would work real nice
Alex, for mine, I have the vinyl top, and the straps are made of folded over vinyl which are real nice, so no fraying issued like the nylon straps
Yeah, that's about a 1/8" grommet, a wee bit smaller than the 00(3/16"). Only red-ass with those are you have to have a press for those little guys, though some do work with a die. Kinda like the dies for the twist lock grommets, you have to buy or borrow the die/press. Thankfully we have a flight equipment shop that actually has and installs twist lock grommets, which is nice
Alex,
since I have installed the top my cruiser has been basically a daily driver.... with that my windows have been up and down alot. I have had no problems at all with the holes in the straps. They are just as tight today as the day I poked through them with the awl.
since I have installed the top my cruiser has been basically a daily driver.... with that my windows have been up and down alot. I have had no problems at all with the holes in the straps. They are just as tight today as the day I poked through them with the awl.
I finally got mine installed!
I still need to paint my bows.
I still need to paint my bows.
looks good!!
Show off! ha ha!
Looks Great--too bad I have to go away on business. I have to wait a month to install mine
Looks Great--too bad I have to go away on business. I have to wait a month to install mine
It looks awsome, thanks for sharing the pics.
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Nice Alex...looks sharp
....but...with a cruiser....
you shouldn't be so concerned about whats behind you...everybodys infront of you slow poke
....but...with a cruiser....
you shouldn't be so concerned about whats behind you...everybodys infront of you slow poke
