I started removing my old top to install my new topo No: It seemed like a logical start anyway, get the old 1 out of the way firsto No: Anyway, my top was stapled down to what looks like cork strips attached to the roof crossmembers. What is the tack strips made ofo No: Some of it looks ok, some looks very rotten like dry rot. Can this be replacedo No: Do I have to order it, or can I get something at the local hardware storeo No: Dan:3gears:
try CARS, Inc. (908) 369-3666 1961-1975 Convertible top front tacking strip. 5/8" x 1/8". TSF-360.........................................................................$2.75 foot 1961-1975 Convertible top rear tacking strip. 1/2" x 3/8". TSR-360 ........................................................................$2.75 foot :TU:
Dan - "Year One" also carries the correct tack strips. I got mine from them years ago and they're still in great shape. I think they're about $15 each, ready to install. The front and the rear tacking strips are different widths. You can find them at www.yearone.com p.s. I installed my complete top with no experience and no help, and it turned out pretty dang good! Would have been easier with an extra pair of hands sometimes, though. Good luck!:TU: