RE: hardtop info

["Eppinger.Michael" <Eppinger.Michael@domain.elided>]

Bill,
I ran some aluminum flat stock crosswise across the top to keep the head
liner up and nice looking.  I drill holes in the flat stock and mounted
the screws through the factory headliner holes into the roof.  I cut the
bars just long enough so that they are held up also by the side panels.
Just paint them and install.

Epp

> I was wondering if anyone knew some tricks concerning the traveltop on
> a
> Scout II.  What was the original headliner?  Mine has the
> carboard-esque
> material with holes in it like you would hang in your shop to put
> tools
> on.  It does not quite reach all four sides of the top, and was only
> hanging on by one bolt and the interior light when I got it.  I took
> it
> down and glued some nice blue material on it that matches the interior
> color, but I cannot get it to stay up well enough.  What is the trick?
> What kept it up originally?  It is a serious pain to hold the liner
> over
> my head while I try to find the original bolt holes.
> 
> Also, I have yet to take off the hardtop.  How much does it weigh?  If
> I
> had a garage I imagine I could rig up some type of strap pully system,
> but
> as it stands, how many guys does it take, and how much of a hassle is
> it?
> Eventually I would like to get rid of the hardtop and go with the
> kayline,
> but Old Man Winter just will not cooperate.
> 
> I know there must be some tried and true home remedies out there.
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Bill Wisser
>