SJSportscars offers a kit but, before getting too involved, has anyone replaced them and, if so, must the canopy be removed or can everything be done from inside.
Thank you for any info.
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Softtop webbing
by NCB ELAN 1991 » Fri 17.03.2023, 18:36
The elastic "webbing" running from front to rear on my 1991 Elan softtop is hanging down like worn out knicker elastic
SJSportscars offers a kit but, before getting too involved, has anyone replaced them and, if so, must the canopy be removed or can everything be done from inside.
Thank you for any info.
SJSportscars offers a kit but, before getting too involved, has anyone replaced them and, if so, must the canopy be removed or can everything be done from inside.
Thank you for any info.
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Re: Softtop webbing
by Fredjohn » Fri 17.03.2023, 18:58
I've replaced mine using elastic webbing from a haberdashers.
Didn't remove hood, but it did require some drilling and tapping, and old web cutting and inventive thinking to attach the new webbing. But it works and was successful.
Didn't remove hood, but it did require some drilling and tapping, and old web cutting and inventive thinking to attach the new webbing. But it works and was successful.
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Re: Softtop webbing
by FunElan » Fri 17.03.2023, 22:56
My hood fitter used seatbelt material. Less elastic, but won't wear as quickly.
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Re: Softtop webbing
by HJ2 » Sat 18.03.2023, 00:37
I made some pictures here:
viewtopic.php?f=79&t=28322&p=366847#p366847
It can be done in situ, but be varefull not to drill through the roof’
viewtopic.php?f=79&t=28322&p=366847#p366847
It can be done in situ, but be varefull not to drill through the roof’
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Re: Softtop webbing
by muley » Sat 18.03.2023, 19:40
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Re: Softtop webbing
by Tuga2112 » Mon 20.03.2023, 11:37
done it with haberdashery elastic.
with roof in place. be carefull not to drill the roof. and im not sure why John needed to do tapping. because all my connections were made using rivets.
ive just finished re-doing it yesterday with the canvas out. and it certainly is a lot easier with the canvas out.
with roof in place. be carefull not to drill the roof. and im not sure why John needed to do tapping. because all my connections were made using rivets.
ive just finished re-doing it yesterday with the canvas out. and it certainly is a lot easier with the canvas out.
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Re: Softtop webbing
by NCB ELAN 1991 » Mon 27.03.2023, 21:47
Thanks for all your suggestions.
I think I will go with muley and Tuga2112 although it would be nice to have it done by a profile.
I think I will go with muley and Tuga2112 although it would be nice to have it done by a profile.
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