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  • Sam D.
    Expired
    • May 31, 2006
    • 112

    Soft Top

    Just put on my soft top after its been in storage for 32 years. when I adjust the top to go a bit higher so the door don't hit it, Its too tight to pull forward and close. When I adjust it so the doors does close then I can't pull it forward to attach and lock in. If I lock in the front, It will not lock in the back. Is there any adjustments I am missing, other then the adjustments on the side were top top bolts in. Or does anyone have any suggestions.

    Thanks,

    Sam
  • Mike M.
    Director Region V
    • August 31, 1994
    • 1463

    #2
    Re: Soft Top

    Sam,
    Let it settle for a while, don't try to adjust it. Let it stretch on its own.
    Too much manipulation may show evidence of the attempted adjustments that may harm your "untouched original" condition.
    HaND

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    • Wayne P.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • August 31, 1975
      • 1025

      #3
      Re: Soft Top

      Put it in the hot sun to warm. You may get lucky. Tops shrink over time, especially if not mounted and attached.

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      • Steven B.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • June 30, 1982
        • 3990

        #4
        Re: Soft Top

        It was a few decades since I had put my top up and I did as suggested before, I didn't adjust anything, I let it set in the sun for about six hours and then used a hair dryer where it was still stiff. It did appear that it had shrunk somewhat but between the sun and dryer it worked. I did go very slow and carefully and did not try to force the top. Old tops can rip easily, especially the stitching.

        Good Luck!

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