Re: Mike's 53 Caribbean

Posted by Tobs On 2024/10/13 15:43:55

I still have not fixed the zipper for the rear window on my convertible top, but for cold weather I bought 20 little magnets and now have 10 pairs of magnets holding the window closed....The other problem that has shown up with my top is that a part has detached from the tack strip in the back. I'm thinking about taking off that stainless steel rib, and installing a new tack strip. I think the original strip is old and not holding the nails like it should.
I saw there was a link to buy the material for the tack strip, so I am considering opening up this can O-Worms. I figure if I leave the top open a bit, it will remove the tension off the back of the convertible top, and I can pull all the nails, put in a new/healthy tack strip, and find a new zipper pull that fits, fix the zipper, and re-tack the backside of the convertible top. Anybody ever try this, or have any experience with repairing an old convertible top?
Also, is beige even the original color, or were the tops originally white?

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