Front bow pins?

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FirstSpider

Front bow pins?

Post by FirstSpider »

Hey guys, I'm in the process of installing my new vinyl top and I'm using a set of instructuins that says "Install the side wires on the pins on the outside edge of the front bow, then pull the wires tight while you align the top onto the frame", I can't seem to locate these pins, and I was hoping one of you could help, here are some pics of my frame: http://www.flickr.com/photos/72984020@N ... hotostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/72984020@N ... otostream/
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Re: Front bow pins?

Post by donm »

Your pins are missing but you should be able to rig up a machine screw with a couple of nuts in place of the original pin. The cables have a loop at the end and you just need something to hook it over. You don't want to tighten the screw down tightly on the loop because you want the loop to be able to swivel a bit without falling off as the top is put up and down. And you better clean up that bow because all that roughness will telegraph through the top and look crappy.
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