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Going Topless: How to Replace a Convertible Top

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Reinstall the seal retain... 
   
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Reinstall the seal retainers.
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Don't forget to reinstall... 
   
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Don't forget to reinstall the well liner.
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Install welting.
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The welting can now be installed... 
   
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The welting can now be installed along the top, above the rear window.Attach the welting with staples, fold it over itself, and cap it at theends.
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Finally, the top is folded... 
   
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Finally, the top is folded down, and the header-seal retainer isreinstalled on the car. First, install the new seal between the roof andthe seal retainer, and fasten the retainer to the header.
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The new top seals from Steele... 
   
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The new top seals from Steele Rubber Products are exact replacements. Asbad as our old seals looked, it was a good idea to change them. Replacethe seals in the reverse order you removed them, and voila--a new coverover your cockpit.
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With our new top installed,... 
   
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With our new top installed, it was a lot nicer riding home in the rain.
Hydro-E-Lectric
941/639-0437
Steele Rubber Products
800/544-8665

steelerubber.com
Emo's Upholstery
863/666-6994

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