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New Mondial t didn't need a new top - all fixed up!

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by texasfcar, Apr 10, 2008.

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  1. texasfcar

    texasfcar Karting

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    #1 texasfcar, Apr 10, 2008
    I took my top to my local top guy and he got the existing top to work 100%.

    The top had been stored for so long that it was about 1" from closing. After one day in his shop, it closes perfectly and looks great. Only minor flaw was a wear spot that he patched.

    I closed the top myself today for the second time. First time took me about 30 minutes. Second time took about 5 minutes. I am sure that I will better that time with practice. My plan is to leave the top closed when I am parking it overnight. I don't want it to shrink again!

    If anyone need a great and reasonably price cab top guy in Dallas, send me a PM.
     
  2. mondialmike88

    mondialmike88 Karting

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    #2 mondialmike88, Apr 11, 2008
    They open and close faster with practise
    you should allways have it up when storing the car
     
  3. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 No Doubt, Apr 11, 2008
    Sounds like your guy did a great repair job!




    But...if you have that problem again, just soak your top with water. It'll often close while wet when it won't close when dry due to shrinkage. Then just let it stay closed for a while to stretch it back out.
     
  4. texasfcar

    texasfcar Karting

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    #4 texasfcar, Apr 11, 2008
    Good advice. I plan to keep it closed except for weekends.

    Steam helped loosen the fabric. Same concept as water. Thanks for the advice.

    The top is not quite like my former 993. But neither is the fcar.
     
  5. hank sound

    hank sound F1 Veteran

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    #5 hank sound, Apr 13, 2008
    Equate that to the women in our personal history :)

    Cheers, Hank
     

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