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Hi guys i am one those guy that asks and never ansewr any questions (because have not much knoledge) I just had a new top installed and i was thinking covering the ribs covered by the canvas with some kind OF SLIT TUBING to protect the gluted canvas,any ideas ,THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
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thats how they come from the factory
the tubing helps hold the top down
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HI 124 JOE any idea where to get the original parts or something that can replace it Thanks
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i got my tubes from a parts car
you can look at a junkyard
or ask the vendors
alisonautomotive
autoricrombi
vickautosprts
mrfiat
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I got an other idea by you a 1/2 poly irrigation black tubing 50' for $8 the only thing you do split it
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yes that will work
build a jig
drill a hole in a 2x4 and mount a razor blade in it to cut the slit
then push the tube in and pull it out the other side
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