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convertible hood installation single handedly

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:04 pm
by markattard
Has anyone installed a convertible hood single handedly ? is it possible ?

Re: convertible hood installation single handedly

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:52 am
by RobThomas
Yup. Took nearly 2 days to get it exactly right.
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Re: convertible hood installation single handedly

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:55 am
by RobThomas
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Started by spending lots of time ensuring it was centralised. Light chalk marks. Once fitted tightly at the back I got it centralised at the front, pinned with staples and then refitted about 5mm shorter to ensure it was taught when in use. Front finisher was hard to get equal all round but looks soooo much better.

Re: convertible hood installation single handedly

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:20 am
by markattard
Wow lovely job!!

Did you heat up the canvas before stapling?