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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-02-2022, 06:35 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
Made the drive last weekend and boy wonder is the...

Made the drive last weekend and boy wonder is the man. I should have taken more pictures but we were both working through the process. I still plan on dealing with the headliner so I'll get more...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-14-2022, 11:01 AM
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Posted By MerlinG
Decided to go the safe route and make the drive...

Decided to go the safe route and make the drive down to boywonder. Mom lives down that way so I'll get a visit in and I'm sure a lot of good info on how to maintain and fix issues in the future. I'll...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-13-2022, 03:32 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
Still pondering this before I dive in and have a...

Still pondering this before I dive in and have a question...Do i need to jack / support the roof before attempting to straighten the tubes or is it done simply with the roof up as far as the motor...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-12-2022, 07:17 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
When the top is up the bars visually, along with...

When the top is up the bars visually, along with a straight edge, indicate they are not straight and the canvas has slack to it but I'm a newb so I can't be sure. I'll try to find the post with an...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-12-2022, 06:09 PM
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Views: 3,117
Posted By MerlinG
I have seen the high lift jack method but would...

I have seen the high lift jack method but would like clarification on the process. I can get the straight edge and u bolts and attempt it but what are the steps? Do I need to unhook anything, does it...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-12-2022, 05:10 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
Yes, I don't have anything on my roof so sound...

Yes, I don't have anything on my roof so sound like I'm missing about 3 inches of height? What are the steps I need to take? Not sure what disconnecting the actuators is I assume I would disconnect...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-12-2022, 02:32 PM
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Views: 3,117
Posted By MerlinG
I will try the bracing and unloading and see what...

I will try the bracing and unloading and see what shakes out but will need to pick up some 2x4s first. Should the center rod be 90 degrees? The canvas is not drum tight but not sure if it needs to be.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-12-2022, 02:20 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
Got the ladder out and measured front and rear...

Got the ladder out and measured front and rear corners from the gasket on the poptop to the rain gutter and they are all between 24 1/4 to 24 1/2. I'm all good with not having to straighten the bars...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-12-2022, 01:36 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
Thanks Twoxentrix, that may well be the issue....

Thanks Twoxentrix, that may well be the issue. Pic below is where the fuse is and has a blown 10 amp fuse in it. I still want to pull the front piece out to see what else might be going on down...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-11-2022, 02:55 PM
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Posted By MerlinG
Thanks for the info Scott. Based on our...

Thanks for the info Scott. Based on our discussion I'm going to proceed as follows...
- Raise roof and support it in four corners
- Attempt in place tube straightening. I don't have a high lift...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-10-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
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Posted By MerlinG
Questions & Advise before I begin

Hey all, new SMB owner 2006 v10 E350 4x4, electric penthouse. Everything works, lower miles, mechanically sound, and no rust issues. Lights and some other aspects of the interior are dated and need...
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