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Any tips to avoid rips?

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by JohnKaz, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. JohnKaz

    JohnKaz Well-Known Member

    For a '69 GS 400 convertible, any tips on putting the top down to avoid pinches/rips, particularly on the rear corners (behind the passenger windows)?

    Thanks.

    John
     
    JohnKaz, Jul 3, 2008
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  2. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I've used a towel on top of the plastic window to avoid scratches. To make sure it folds correctly I stop about half way down and check the folds to make sure there are no wrinkles.

    - Bill
     
    12lives, Jul 3, 2008
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  3. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    I always put the top town 3/4 of the way and then make sure everything is folding correctly before it goes down the rest of the way..
     
    Mike Trom, Jul 3, 2008
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  4. Truzi

    Truzi Perpetual Student

    That's what I used to do (when it ran). Take it part of the way down and make sure everything is folding the right way. You should also check for little "bumps" in the top when it is up. If a staple starts working it's way out, you can catch it before it starts to tear.
     
    Truzi, Jul 3, 2008
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  5. dynaflow

    dynaflow shiftless...

    Per (my) owner's manual...stop top about 2 feet from fully lowered position. Gently pull top material and pads rearward from between operating arms. Then, lower to full down position...

    This stops the frame from pinching and pulling on the top material, causing the infamous A-body convertible corner tears.
     
    dynaflow, Jul 3, 2008
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  6. Randy350

    Randy350 Member

    When the guy replaced the top on my 72 he told me that if you set the height of that rear crossmember about 3/4 inch higher it gives you enough slack that you don't have to worry about the top pulling tight against the rear hinge things (whatever they are called--where the pads are!) It's now four years later and no problems so I guess he knew what he was doing. Unless you know to look you can't tell the cross-member is set higher.
     
    Randy350, Jul 23, 2008
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