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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: 01sahara on September 10, 2008, 09:26:32 AM

Title: Soft top repair?
Post by: 01sahara on September 10, 2008, 09:26:32 AM
Looks like I need to put the hard top on the jeep soon. The zipper on the rear window in the factory soft top busted. It’s a 2001 Sahara tan top. It was a little drafty this AM.  Does anyone know of a place that would replace the zipper and repair the window? I won’t be in a rush for it as it won’t go back on until spring. 
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: Joel on September 10, 2008, 09:30:45 AM
ebay
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: 01sahara on September 10, 2008, 09:33:38 AM
ebay

Are you saying get a new top? I was hoping somewhere local or at least in AB did repairs and replaced zipers?
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: Joel on September 10, 2008, 09:39:24 AM
If the zipper on the rear window is broken, it's probably cheaper to find a new window off ebay.
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: XJHERO on September 10, 2008, 09:41:54 AM
Try Definatly Differant Al does a wonder full job if it can be sown he can do it he can even make you sum assless chaps if your into that kinda thing ???
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: 01sahara on September 10, 2008, 09:42:32 AM
If the zipper on the rear window is broken, it's probably cheaper to find a new window off ebay.

The half of the zipper on the top is also toast. It needs new metal sliders. I busted one of them.  
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: 01sahara on September 10, 2008, 09:49:51 AM
Try Definatly Differant Al does a wonder full job if it can be sown he can do it he can even make you sum assless chaps if your into that kinda thing ???

Thanks for the referal. I will call him about the soft top once it is off the jeep.  I will pass on the chaps for now.
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: barmanjay on September 10, 2008, 10:00:34 AM
....... he can even make you sum assless chaps if your into that kinda thing ???

  ??? ??? :o :-X
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: GiS on September 10, 2008, 10:40:03 AM
I went to chinook upholstry, they quoted me $200 to fix the zipper on a rear window...

They have to install new zipper on the top, as well as new zipper on window.

For me, I just wear an extra jacket when wheelin now....
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: nickcoleman9 on September 10, 2008, 03:25:45 PM
in ottawa i went to a boat canvas shop that made boat covers and stuff they re did a half door cheap like 60 ish try boat shops is my suggestion not sure here in calgary though of any , out side of that duct tape comes in mutiple colours.... good luck
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: sylvrinvader on September 10, 2008, 04:47:11 PM
i now a place here in town ill get back to you with name and number as soon as i find it
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: Immortal on September 10, 2008, 04:50:40 PM
..... he can even make you sum assless chaps if your into that kinda thing ???

Nathan has 4 pairs in his closet.... ewwwww....
Really makes ya wonder about folks, eh?

Try a seamstress for the zipper. I have used ones before to put in heavy-duty zippers on backpacks. (no, not chaps, you sickos).
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: Tinkerer on September 10, 2008, 06:14:44 PM
Alberta Tent and Awning?  Someplace like that should be able to do it easily.

Hmm and if they made chaps, they would be *huge* chaps ;D
Title: Re: Soft top repair?
Post by: FiEND on September 10, 2008, 06:22:38 PM
what nathan said... get Al to do it, good name, good guy, good quality.  as for the assless chaps, well worth a second thought.