ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA/GIULIA SPIDER 1957-1965
We Manufacture and Distribute Authentic Reproduction Alfa Seat Upholstery
Kits (leather or vinyl), Canvas Convertible Tops, Boots, Carpet Sets, Interior
Panels and Original MaterialsTOP #175-3012 / 175-3015
INSTALLATION
To order by phone , CALL 805-921-0100 or 800-222-9577
Home Page
Order Here
The following information is supplied as a customer service
guide only. World Upholstery & Trim recommends professional
installation of all our products. No guarantee or warrantee with regard
to results of installations made by this guide is made or implied.
Tools Required:
Phillips & Slotted Screwdriver --Scissors --Marking
pencil or Chalk --Metric socket set
Blunt stuffing tool (rounded putty knife)--Awl--Hammer
Spray Adhesive 1 lb. #9410 or Brush Adhesive, quart #9411
Weatherseal Adhesive black #9412--Silicone Adh. Black
#9413
Protective blankets --Masking tape
Pliers or Vice Grips--1/2" Hole punch
Additional parts not included that may be required:
Top Straps, pr. #175-3056 ----Top to windshield weatherseal
#175-5133
Preparation
* Inspect contents of box against your invoice, especially
color and material.
* Protect car with fender covers or blankets to avoid
damage to finish.
* Tape protection over inside and outside of plastic
window on new top.
Pre-Installation
Top Frame
*Inspect top frame for damage or deterioration.
*Lubricate pivot points with non staining lubricant (WD40
)
*Delay installation if all parts necessary are not at
hand.
Top Removal
Raise the top and latch into position, mark position of bows
on old top and measure distance between them:
Unlatch top from windshield header and fold back. Do not
lower complete top into the well.
Remove top to windshield seal and release top fabric from
channel in header bow.
Inspect wood tack strip for replacement if necessary.
Relatch top frame to windshield, fold back top fabric and
note location of bows.
Release the rear bar from the hooks on the rear deck and
fold rear section onto the top deck.
Remove the top fabric from the bar.
Clean off any old adhesive from the bar and the header.
Re-hook the rear bar to the hooks on the rear deck
Before installing the new top it is critical that
the bow height be checked and if necessary be reset.
This is especially important on cars which may have
had several replacement tops.
This is done with the frame up and the top locked into position.
The dimension between the rear rail and the back bow should
be 16 inches.
This dimension is controlled by the top straps. Worn, frayed
or discolored straps may be replaced with part#175-3056
Top #175-3012 or
#175-3015 Installation
Before beginning installation, inspect top frame for loose
fasteners or bent bows.
Header should be covered in cotton headliner fabric.
If replacing the top straps(#175-3056), make sure the center
deck is close to horizontal between the 1st and 2nd bow.
Latch top frame to the windshield.
Spread top fabric over the top frame with lower center rear
seam on the corner of the rear bar.
Check that rear bow aligns with seam across top fabric above
rear window. (approx 16")
If bows are all in the right position, (compare to old top)
begin installation.
Mark center line at front and rear of top fabric as well
as rear bar and header bar.
Remove the rear bar from the rear hooks and lay it on the
straps on the top deck.
Beginning in the center of the rear bar, use contact adhesive
to glue the top fabric to the bottom of the rear bar.
Welt at bottom rear should follow the line of the top. Sealing
roll will be slightly visable.
Make sure the rear-most seam of the double seam on the top
fabric is on the bottom rear edge of the bar.
Do not glue to the inside of the rear bar at this time.
Refit rear bar to rear hooks. Check for wrinkles, adjust
as necessary.
Pull top fabric forward tightly by hand across header bow
and center.
Chalk line to correspond to leading edge of header
bow on face of fabric.
Unlatch top at front and fold back.
Beginning in the center of the header, lightly staple the
fabric to the tack strip with the chalk line 1/2"to 1" forward of the front
edge.
Relatch the top to the windshield, make sure the top is taut
not tight and there are no wrinkles.
Adjust as necessary by re-stapling.
Do not final glue and staple to to header yet.
Pull rear 1/4 panels down and forward to remove any wrinkles.
Mark the 1/4 panels with the location of the 4 common sense
fasteners on the body.
Unlatch the top from the header and fold back to center.
Release rear bar, cut holes and install 4 common sense escutcheons
on rear 1/4 panels.
Hook rear bar and side common sense fasteners then latch
at header.
Check for wrinkles and adjust as necessary.
Use 2 #4 sheet metal screws and cup washers to attach top
thru binding to the ends of the header bow.
Using contact adhesive to glue top fabric to inside of rear
bar. Trim if necessary.
Using contact adhesive to glue top fabric to channel on header
bow then staple. Trim if necessary.
Seal staples with silicone sealant or similar.
Install header rubber seal #175-5133 using weatherstrip adhesive.
Latch the top into position.
Remove tools and protective coverings.
Check for excess adhesive and clean off with solvent.
Elapsed time approximately 4 hours.
Order
Here or Order by phone Call
800-222-9577
World Upholstery & Trim also supplies additional
upholstery items for most Alfa Romeo models as well as Ferrari, BMW, Porsche,
Mercedes Benz, Fiat, Saab and Jaguar models. Call us @ 805-921-0100
or 800-222-9577.
* Seat Upholstery in cloth, vinyl or leather * Protective
Floor Mats * Carpeting * Headliners
* Tonneau Covers * Boot Covers * Convertible Tops
Home Page
© 3/97 World Upholstery & Trim
02/09/2009
Worlduph.com is a
registered trademark.
Any copying or reproduction
of any kind must be approved by a written contract.
Site maintained by WorldUpholstery
