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Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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watertime51
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Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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Just recently replaced my canvas witha hardtop (polycarbonate and anodized aluminum). Hooray no more canvas. This top is dry and withstands high winds and is guaranteed for 10 years. It will last 4 times longer canvas and my side curtains attached like a dream.

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Re: Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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Is that a Hard-to-Top top? Please post more pictures, especially if you have any during installation.
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Re: Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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Yes it is a Hard To Top. I did not take photos during installation but you can go to www.hardtotop.com and click on Chuck and Sue's Blog find a photos and detailed descriptions of parts, hardware and step by step of their installation.
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Re: Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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I had a Hard-to-Top put on. It went up on 4/27/16.
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It has been a much better solution than the previous canvas top we had. I've attached some pictures that show it's construction. BTW, I think in the long run, from some quotes I got to replace the canvas, the hard top was a better investment.

I only included several pictures which will give you an idea of how it went (done in an afternoon).

Any specific questions, send me an email.
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Re: Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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What do you do with the top if you do the loop up in Chicago ?
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Re: Upgraded my canvas to to a Hardtop

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Hi Charles,

Hard top looks really good. 1 question: Is this something you can quickly stow / put up if you want to run with the top down? (As I do)

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