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Old December 28th 2005, 11:17
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Ragtop Clip Install

Does anyone out there have June 1998 issue of VW Trens which had the detailed instructions on installing an original ragtop roofclip???
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Old December 29th 2005, 03:09
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From what I understand it is easiest to drill out the spot welds around the frame and seperate it from the original roof, then re-weld the frame onto the bottom of your og roof. The interesting part comes when you go to add the "lip" at the front. I guess you can open up the hole in your roof to make the lip flush with your og roof, but then you will still have some crevaces to fill. I haven't done it yet myself, but i have done a fair bit of investigating on the subject.
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Old December 30th 2005, 01:30
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I followed the VW Trends article but can't find the issue unfortunately - here is a link though which details how I did the ragtop installation into my 63 beetle.

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album107

And a couple of pics:




Let me know if you have any specific questions. :agree:
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Old December 31st 2005, 21:57
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Hey thanks guys for the info.

The pictures and the link was a real help!! I am sure I will be getting back to you for some more advise once I take this job on.

Thanks again
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Old December 31st 2005, 21:57
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BTW the car looks amazing you did a great job

regards
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Old December 31st 2005, 22:59
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Oh mY Gawd!

I really want to do this to my car. Did you use and old clip?

What is your opinion on the webasto set up?
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Old January 3rd 2006, 09:00
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No probs dirie1.

Uber Affe - I used a golde clip cut from a donor beetle that was beyond repair. I'm sorry I have no experience with the webasto ragtops so can't comment on their quality.
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Old January 4th 2006, 15:36
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dirie1,

I may have that back issue in my collection. I'll check this weekend and let you know.

If I have it, I will pdf the article for you.

Cheers,


Doug
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Old January 5th 2006, 00:08
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Hey Doug

That would also be a real help if you are able to muster that up for me.

All the best

Creig
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