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Burt, should be no problem on fitting to the front lip. /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif
And as far as the snaps are concerned, the tops will not have any on them as he can’t be certain that all were installed the same from the manufacture. So even the fast-trac top guys will have to install the snaps themselves, he will include them with the top.
 
That is probably a good idea on the snaps. I've never dealt with snaps before, do you know if you need a tool to install them?
 
Just looked in the McMaster-Carr book and they sell a kit for $5.00, let me check with Billy as he might have a better ideal on how to get something to people to install the snaps. I’m going to order the kit today and have a look to see if it is what’s needed for the tops.
 
Ya I have reinstalled snaps on my top several times. It is real easy to do. Orchard Supply Harware sells them too. Basically it's a foot with a driver. You put the shinny snap in the foot then tru the fabric, slid on the snap part and put the driver on the end and SMACK it with a hammer. Just like a rivit. Super easy to do.

Yes Tony no snaps or holes for the snaps are needed. I don't even need the harware. I have a pile already

Find out what kind of $$$cost we are looking at OK.

All my funds are in my BBC build up but I would love to squezzzee this into my budget if I can.
Tell your buddy he is /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif The MAN!!! /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif
 
just got the snap kit in and it has everything needed to install the snaps, so $5.00 will do the job. Missed Billy last night so tonight I'll go beat on his door and get that top so I can post better pics...
 
got it....top is on and looks great....

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Jack...I'll pm you my phone number and we can get things rolling on this... /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
 
were putting together a info letter and hopefully a print that people can fill out and email back... /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
look...almost over 2k on the posts /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
 
Sounds good. Think I can get mine done before Blazer Fest at the end of June? Now that would be cool /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif I'll pay him a lil extra? /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
 
Wow colors too /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
I like the Alpine..but I'm scared to go with a color..Black just seams more eyeball friendly??
Let me know where to send the money..... /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
 
should have everything going by this weekend...
I drove mine to work today with the 1/4 top on...very nice... /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif
and no I don't have to drive on the 5freeway (truckers parked there rigs on it today) thank GOD...what a mess those guys caused in so cal today /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif
 
Colors! /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif

I like the "Heather Beige". I like the canvas look it has and it should go good with the O.D. Green paint that the K5 is going to get. The lighter color might be cooler as well
 
yep, the black is hot today... /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif
driving around today and when sitting at a light it does tend to warm up under the black top...you've got to be hot down south too...
 
Burt, need to know how how the ends of your front soft-top hooks to the truck. Do you need it to roll over the lip like mine or just follow the lip...this pic is right at the end of the windshield lip...
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Just follow the lip and leave about 1" extra pass the end of the lip. I have a very small bracket that has a snap on it that is vertical to the window. The idea is the end folds and snaps, Not a big fold only about 1". I think if he simply follows the lip all the way to the end add 1" then hem it up. I might have a pic....I can allways take a pic if needed too...I'll go look for one...
 
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