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bald_dude43
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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:08 am    Post subject: Softtop Pivot Post Reply with quote

Aloha,

I'm changing out my hard top for a soft top. PO cut all the loops to accommodate the fiberjet top. Only issue I am having is exact placement of the pivot post. PO got rid of those as well. Pics with known point measurements would be appreciated. Mahalo
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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Softtop Pivot Post Reply with quote

I measured 35mm (about 1 3/8") from the center of the pin to the edge of the door jamb.

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The bracket seems to be welded right up against the body lip where the windlace trim is attached. In fact, the outer face of the trim is cut away to accommodate the bracket.

Maybe Ron will chime in; he's probably done this a million times.

Good luck, Mondshine
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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:30 am    Post subject: Re: Softtop Pivot Post Reply with quote

Are you needing the pivot point? I am certain I have them on my carcass Thing... Let me know... Wink
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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2016 2:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Softtop Pivot Post Reply with quote

Mondshine and Joe, Thank you so very much for the info. I had forgotten I had posted this and didn't get any notices you had replied. My apologies. I have a new Thing Shop top and lots of parts coming, pivot posts included. Thank goodness the PO left all the loop bases, that will make it easier to replace the top loops. Thank you again, you guys rock! Very Happy
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