<VV> boot advice

[tkalp at cox.net]

Bruce,

First, get the boot nice and warm . . . heat lamp or what ever about 90 
degrees would be nice. Of course you know if you get it too hot it will 
melt and be damaged. Second, make sure the top is in the fully lowered 
position, under the clips if manual.  Take it out and stretch it on and 
leave it on. When my dad was driving El Camino's with fabric tarps the 
keeping the tarp warm inside then rushit to stretch it on was a winter 
ritual in Kansas.  Hope this helps.

tkalp


On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Bruce wrote:

> I hate to stray from the now popular discussion about Corsa Pros & 
> Cons, but I need some "technical" advice.
>  I have a 1963 Monza convertible, with excellent Kameleon Paint and a 
> new white top. It is a (fair weather , here in the frozen North) daily 
> driver. I have the original Lt blue,parade boot, which matches the 
> original upholstery. It has apparently shrunk over the years. It is 
> now about 1 to 2 inches short of being able to be snapped in place. 
> Has anyone else had this problem, and can it be "stretched" enough to 
> fit. Open to all suggestions. I already know that I can buy a new one 
> so pass on that. I would rather use this orig.  for now, unless there 
> is no other way. Thanx to any help.
> ...,Bruce
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