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Old June 12th, 2012, 05:16 PM
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The top is on!!!

What a day! DO NOT try this at home by yourself!
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Old June 12th, 2012, 05:39 PM
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Looks like a big challenge but it appeard to have come out great!
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Old June 12th, 2012, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71
Looks like a big challenge but it appeard to have come out great!
Thanks Rob, a challenge? YES! Now I'm ready for glass almost
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Old June 12th, 2012, 06:08 PM
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thanks for posting this, it looks great. i have a car that i am thinking about trying this on. what glue did you use?
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Old June 12th, 2012, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
thanks for posting this, it looks great. i have a car that i am thinking about trying this on. what glue did you use?
Thanks Eric-It was a contact glue sprayed on with a pressure pot set up. I'll ask tomorrow the exact type of glue and send you a picture of his set up.
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Old June 12th, 2012, 06:39 PM
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Very nice.

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Old June 12th, 2012, 07:35 PM
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Hmmmm, where have I seen those pics before???? Looks great AL. Wait till they see the hood.
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Old June 13th, 2012, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Al Graff
What a day! DO NOT try this at home by yourself!
Looks great! Do you mean "have helpers handy?" I know one or two who have done it but not so sure if it was a solo job.
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Old June 13th, 2012, 08:39 AM
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That looks very NICE. That shiny trim set's it off. What company did you get the top from?

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Old June 13th, 2012, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
thanks for posting this, it looks great. i have a car that i am thinking about trying this on. what glue did you use?
Weldwood contact adhesive-landau top and trim HHR solvent type spray grade (whew!)
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Old June 13th, 2012, 02:56 PM
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Pretty soon you'll need to post a new avatar. That just doesn't look like the same car anymore. I've enjoyed watching it transform through our correspondence.

Just out of curiosity, why do you have to rough up the roof of the car to put on the vinyl? Is it something to do with glue adhesion?
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Old June 13th, 2012, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Al Graff
What a day! DO NOT try this at home by yourself!
I just love watching great stuff come to life. Great job...
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Old June 13th, 2012, 05:32 PM
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Looks great!
But I think I will get somebody else to do it on my 70!

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