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Hard top locking handles orientation
« on: June 11, 2021, 07:16:08 »
Hi Guys,
I am busy assembling my hard top after a respray. Could you please advise me of the correct orientation of the locking handles.
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Chris
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Re: Hard top locking handles orientation
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2021, 07:46:31 »
Hi,
when closed hardtop handles show backwards, open 90° from backwards, parallel to seat back.
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Re: Hard top locking handles orientation
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2021, 09:46:04 »
Tks WRe,
The holes for the locking pins are not 90* to the handles, they have about 10* off set.
So how do I determine which is L and R.
Thanks
Chris
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Re: Hard top locking handles orientation
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2021, 11:27:03 »
Hi,
attached right handle.
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Re: Hard top locking handles orientation
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2021, 13:03:12 »
TKS, that is great.
Have a good weekend.
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Chris
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Re: Hard top locking handles orientation
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2021, 23:00:56 »
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Re: Hard top locking handles orientation
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2021, 06:51:55 »
TKS Alfred,
 Much appreciated.
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Chris
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