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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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I have to replace the velcro for the t-top liner. Looks like the old ones are revited in. Should I take the top to a dealer?
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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No, just drill the rivets out, and use new rivets to secure the new velcro. I believe there are a few holes in the frame of the tops that will allow you to shake the old rivet bottoms out of.
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Think Dr Rebuild has a kit for that....or...

http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...7ADFB0FCFD68B8

Oh and glue them on with 3M weather strip adhesive..No. 08001..red box...

Rich

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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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Think Dr Rebuild has a kit for that....or...

http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...7ADFB0FCFD68B8

Oh and glue them on with 3M weather strip adhesive..No. 08001..red box...

Rich
I got the velcro from Zip. That all you get. I know a good body man, I may take it to him. Thanks for the reply.
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