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lex280

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soft top spring bolt lock
« on: August 09, 2015, 15:37:23 »
hi,

can anyone tell me where i can find the spring bolt lock (left and right)? as they are missing it is really a hell of a job to get the roof out every time.

thanks!

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Re: soft top spring bolt lock
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2015, 22:24:54 »
Not sure what you are talking about.  Where are these spring locks located on l & R?
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Re: soft top spring bolt lock
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2015, 22:45:51 »
Maybe a photo pointing out where you are missing the item?
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Re: soft top spring bolt lock
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2015, 07:04:07 »
I think he is referring to the rear bow locking mechanism on a 230 frame.
I would just secure a strap to the rear bow under one of the screws and use this to pull the
frame up.
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lex280

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Re: soft top spring bolt lock
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2015, 14:25:26 »
i did some research and looks like the spring bolt locks for the soft top are not fitting my soft top frame.
As i used the spring bolt lock of friend his car, i noticed it doesn't fit.
So my new question is:
Are there many different soft top mechanisms on the pagoda series?
Any post about this on the forum?
or where can i find the serial number on the soft top frame?

thanks!

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Re: soft top spring bolt lock
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2015, 14:32:43 »
Quote from: lex280
.../...Are there many different soft top mechanisms on the pagoda series?
Any post about this on the forum?.../..
For instance, see this http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22794.msg162971#msg162971
/Hans in Sweden
/Hans S

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Re: soft top spring bolt lock
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2015, 14:35:19 »
Lex,
Have a look in the Technical Manual here, on site,there is lots of information
there, look up soft top in the Manual.

Hope this helps
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