Miata Mailing List: September 1994, Message #23
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   From: "Ken Walker" 
Subject: Tonneau Straps and Zippers
   Date: Thu, 1 Sep 1994 16:48:51 -0400


     I have installed a style bar into my white '93-C package Miata, and
     the Tonneau cover fits with some minor issues.  Since the zippers on
     the Tonneau cover zip from the inner side, toward the door, I can't
     zip the corners closed around the roll bar.  I have considered taking
     it to a heavy upholstry shop to have the zippers reversed, and maybe
     some material cut away to give the roll bar a LITTLE more room.  So
     far, every shop I've gone to says they can't handle the thicker
     material of the tonneau cover.  Any ideas anyone?

     Also, the two straps under the Tonneau that lock onto the Tennax snaps
     just behind each head rest have split, and come apart.  They appears
     to be made of a thick rubbery material, and it is this rubbery stuff
     that has split apart.  Does anyone know if there is a strong enough
     glue out there to re-join these?  There is quite a bit of stress
     placed on these buggers when the tonneau is pulled tight and zipped
     up.  any ideas???

     thanks in advance for the help!

     Ken Walker
     Houston, Texas

     "The good Lord set definite limits on man's wisdom, but set no limits
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