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Changed this one a wee bit.
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Where did you order your top from? That way if I try to install it myself I can follow all of your steps.
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I have used topsonline, cabrioworld among others..
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Included differences in Canvas installations versus Vinyl.

Big differences in Material.
Stayfast doesn't stretch as easy, and you have to cut the rear window hole 3 inches inside of the frame.
Hartz more stretchy than Stayfast, but you still need to cut the rear window opening 3 inches inside the frame.
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Finished updating the installation order, Forrest King got it wrong originally, and I followed his steps although a good first time document for me I have learned many tricks since doing these for a Decade or more.
This includes the change of order in the rear window, and leading front edge.
You have to cut an Oval inside the rear window frame on Canvas so it stretches correctly, and that the rear cable doesn't pucker out.
Setting the Front seam is Easier with this change.

You don't have to cut your padding for the side straps. This was also a mistake that that I finally fingered out.
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