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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Didn't get to Mad's today to do my soft top replacement. Had to do some chores at home while it's not raining. So, chores done I started removing my old soft top.

It's a really involved job. You have to pull out most of the interior panels up to the dash and even remove the seats. But got it out and off the frame fairly quickly.

I put the seat belts and seat back in so I can drive it.


One naked soft top frame.


And here's what is going in.

It's an OEM glass rear window roof.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000
And here's what is going in.

It's an OEM glass rear window roof.
Wow. Are those matic and spade, special tools?
And whats with the dirt all over the new top? Was it buried for safe keeping?
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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The mattock and spade are left out from the household chores. Not required for soft top removal.

The new soft top has been in the roof of my garage for about 10 years (I think). That stuff blows in under the garage roof and settles.
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000
The mattock and spade are left out from the household chores. Not required for soft top removal.

The new soft top has been in the roof of my garage for about 10 years (I think). That stuff blows in under the garage roof and settles.
Wow. 10 years. Thats planing ahead! Often I buy stuff for a rainy day, but then I forget about it and end up buying another one!
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 01:38 AM
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Hmm, well I have scottish heritage so my scroogey-ness over-rides my alzheimers.

I bought it years ago. But because the changeover is such a big job and I hardly ever put my roof up it took me a long time to get around to it.
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 02:58 AM
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I just finished one today and I swear I will never do it again.. Until next time. What a pita to do!

Turned out amazing though
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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I know where you're coming from.
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 03:36 AM
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That had to be the 22nd roof conversion I have completed, and I'm definetly hating them now.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 03:28 AM
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That had to be the 22nd roof conversion I have completed, and I'm definetly hating them now.
Wow true veteran =)
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 03:38 AM
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I can't finish mine until I find my freakin rivet gun.

I know a sure way to find it though. Buy a new one and it will instantly turn up.
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