Worn Poppers For Roof/tonneau

[Ben Powers]

Has anyone had experience replacing old weak poppers on the roof and/or bodywork? Just wondered how it is done as there is no obvious fixing. Ideally I want to remove the existing poppers and put new and less shonky ones in so that Mrs doesn't have to hold the roof down. Any tips gratefully received!

[maccavvy]

theres a special tool to fit new ones in. they come in parts and are hammered together. http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Press_Stud_Setting_Kit_PRESTL

[sj-bradley]

You wouldn't want to hammer on the car though These are usually riveted in place.

 

I have to replace one that keeps coming off on the top of the windscreen. I'm thinking of getting a self tapper to hold that one in place - or even replace the lot with say lift the dot type instead for the front of the hood.

 

Simon.

[maccavvy]

just use a smaller hammer ..lol...you tend to find one half ,the one that needs hammering together on fabric ..the other side riveted or screwed to the car.

[Ben Powers]

Whilst "all that is required is a hammer" fits with my skill level there is no mention of removing the knackered ones. Is this a drill job?

[Guest whiz]

if they are riveted on you will need a sharp drill. now the rivets should be either 3mm or 4mm if its 3mm you can use ordinary rivets if its 4mm you will to use countersunk rivets. drill very carefully on the windscreen surround. Ordinary fasteners are fine for the windscreen for the last one on each side its a good idea to put push the dot directional. and for the 1st ones on the rear part of the hood at the door edge.

Andy

[Stewart]

Why not use lift-a-dots or turnbuckles

[Guest peter2b2002]

you could aways try a surrey type mod and fit caravan awning rail to the top of the screen and mod the front of your roof

peter2b