Re: hardtop info

[nickl@domain.elided (Nick Leiterman)]

On Tue, 3 Mar 1998 08:56:17 -0500 (EST), you wrote:

>
>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
>

Bill,
The Scout II originally had plastic inserts molded to fit inside the
top.  They hold up the headliner on the sides and rear.  I have some
that I could part with.   Let me know if your interestred.
Nick Leiterman
Kent, Washington
nickl@domain.elided