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Bob_C
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 Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject: Canvas Top - Securing |
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Quick question. Got my canvas top installed, but curious as to how the top is secured to the back panel on the M38A1. There seems to be 1 extra strap to either side. I'm also bad with knots / straps / etc. Anyone have an illustration or explination how these get secured? I think I have an idea, but it isnt *that* taught. How taught is it supposed to be?
Another question, are the rods only for the sides?
Thanks!
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usma41
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:41 am Post subject: |
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| Wes, I'll have to take a look but I think the M38 has four side straps. If so I think this guy may have a side panel for a M38 and trying to put it on an A1. This may be where he is ending up with an extra strap. |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:48 am Post subject: |
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| I was wrong the M38 only has three side straps. |
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Bob_C
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Thanks Wes,
Reason I asked was the my repro bows didnt have a hole drilled for the horizontal rod. I guess I will have to do that, drats. Ive seen that weebee image before, but I couldnt see how it exactly secured, or if the rod was simply held temporarily in place to be recieved by some part of the side curtins (which I dont have).
And I think Im gonna go shoot something...if I remember correctly, I welded up those holes for the footman loops on the corner.  Thought they were part of the 10 zillion holes the previous owner drilled into the body. Gah. bloody hoot.
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Bob_C
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Do you know what diameter hole / how far up it needs to be up the bows?
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Where do the rods get stored when the top is off?
For that matter, where do the side curtains and doors get stored when the top is off? |
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BobW
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| Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:45 am Post subject: |
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| loopbackzero wrote: | | Do you know what diameter hole / how far up it needs to be up the bows? |
The hole in my NOS bow is 26" up from the bottom edge of the front bow.
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